Newspaper/Media 
After a three hour and 15-minute closed session meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District trustees chose Gary Patterson, a veteran school administrator, to act as interim superintendent effective Nov. 1. Superintendent Hal Harrell said he will transition into an emeritus role through August of 2023. He said plans for the superintendent search include a community survey […]
USBP officers seize $11.9 million in methamphetamine
In the largest methamphetamine seizure in port history, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio port of entry seized methamphetamine valued at $11.9 million within a tractor trailer. “This is a massive seizure of methamphetamine, it is largest in the history of the port and it reflects the steadfast commitment of our officers to […]
Gilberto Nava
Gilberto Nava, 72, of Batesville died on Oct. 16, 2022, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. He was born on Jan. 12, 1950, in Uvalde to Ernestina Nava and Edubijen Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife, Carolina G. Nava of Batesville; two sons, Gilberto Nava Jr. and wife, Evangelina, of Uvalde and Albert Nava and wife, Claudia Nava, of San Antonio; […]
Births
It’s a boy! Raelyn and Mark Zamora of Uvalde announce the birth of their son, Maverick Axel Ray Zamora, on Sept. 7, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. He is welcomed by three brothers, 13-year-old Mark Andrew Zamora, and 7-year-old twins Michael Ace Zamora and Matthew Adam […]
Letters
Community grief I take issue with some members in our community who suggest that those of us who did not lose a loved one on May 24 only come out in support of someone about to lose a job. Though it may not have affected us in the same way, the tragedy at Robb that day affected us all. Do […]
Lew W. Davenport Jr.
Lew Wallace Davenport Jr., 87, of Uvalde died on Oct. 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 21, 1935, in Montell to Ella Louise (Coleman) and Lew Wallace Davenport. Davenport graduated with a master’s degree in social work from Our Lady of The Lake University and served as Lance Corporal from 1961-1964 […]
Trilingual English teacher has journalism background
UHS JournalismStudents and staff at Uvalde High School might be familiar with the sounds of Spanish being spoken on campus, but a finely-tuned ear might pick up a new language variation this year. New upper level English teacher David Leary can often be heard engaging in conversation in Portuguese with assistant principal Humberto Torres. Torres has a background in missionary work […]
Early voting begins this week
Julye KeebleStaff Writer
Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election – which includes local candidates vying for vital offices including county judge, clerk, commissioners and justice of the peace – begins tomorrow at the Willie De Leon Civic Center, 300 E. Main St. Voting will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 24-28 and Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 On Saturday, […]
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