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Plans for a $142,000 communications center remodel, physical fitness program, and a new assistant chief position for the Uvalde Police Department were discussed Sept. 13 when the Uvalde City Council met at city hall. Finance director Felix Castillo said the 2022-2023 budget, which starts Oct. 1, will fund a newly-created assistant chief of police position, two new employees for the […]
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SEPT. 20-21 Grief counselor, educator and writer Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., will be in Uvalde for two free, public seminars on grief: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, and 9-11 a.m. on Sept. 21, at the Willie De Leon Civic Center, 300 E. Main St. RSVP, www.rekfunerals.com/wolfelt. THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 The community farmers market will be held at the […]
Charlotte W. Bauerle
Charlotte Woodley Bauerle, 90, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died on Sept. 14, 2022, at her residence. A memorial service is scheduled Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 404 N. Alamo St. in San Antonio. A private interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of Porter Loring Mortuary, and a complete […]
Collins places third for UHS in cross-country
Meet held Sept. 10 in Bandera Uvalde High School’s Jack Collins captured third place overall in the boys’ varsity division of the Bandera High School Invitational cross-country meet on Sept. 10. Collins, a UHS junior, posted a time of 17 minutes and 51.455 seconds. As a team, Coach Libby Gonzales’ Coyotes totaled 215 points to claim eighth place in the […]
Valdez announces write-in candidacy
Julio’s BBQ and Grill owner Julio Valdez is a write-in candidate for Uvalde County Commissioner Pct 2. He believes his background makes him an ideal candidate, citing exceptional people skills and an ability to work with a diverse group of people as important skills for building successful teams. He has more than 25 years of experience in management and finances, […]
Yes, you can go home again, but it’s different
This article came about when my husband Arthur and I were working up at our front gate along the county road. Joel, a former neighbor who had moved to East Texas several years ago, stopped by to say “hello.” He was visiting family in Kerrville and took the opportunity to drive by his old place to see what it looked […]
Remember When? County celebrates National Day of Service and Remembrance
10 years ago Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 Ruiz serving as UCISD resource officer – Ruben Ruiz is the new school resource officer for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District. As the school resource officer he is in charge of all criminal offenses that occur on school grounds and is also head of the Police Explorer Program, in which he mentors students […]
Donors offset funeral home burdens
Melissa FederspillJulye Keeble
Staff Writers
Of the $170,000 NFL star Bo Jackson donated to cover funeral costs for the victims of the May 24 tragedy, Rushing-Estes-Knowles received $152,130 and Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home, $17,846.80. The city of Uvalde has received more than $300,000 to cover funeral-related expenses such as plots and headstones, according to city secretary Sorayda A. Sanchez. Of that, about $70,000 has been […]
Getting excited at a ball game is necessary
James VolzSports Editor
Coyote fans, it is OK to get raucous and rowdy. By definition, raucous is is making a disturbingly harsh or loud noise, while rowdy is noisy and disorderly. Maybe the pairing is not necessarily a good thing but, when it comes to a sporting event, fans getting raucous and rowdy is a positive thing. Coyote fans were without a doubt […]
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