Didn’t football actually begin back in August?

If I mentioned the names of Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Micah Parsons, Von Miller, and Derrick Henry, most fans would know I was talking about the National Football League. What about if I spoke of Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, or Luka Doncic? Yes, I would be talking about the National Basketball Association. How about if I […]

Jayvee Coyotes defeat West Campus

After trailing the South San West Campus Cougars throughout most of the basketball game last Tuesday night, the Uvalde Coyotes rallied late in the fourth period to record a 37-34 junior varsity victory. Down 28-22 early in the final period, the young Coyotes battled back to tie the score. Taylor Massey excited fans in Harvey Kinchlow Gym as he hit […]

Remember When: Fifty-years ago: Albarado scores first round KO

10 years ago Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 Disc golf could tee off – The conversation swung back and forth Tuesday evening when Uvalde City Council talked about the particulars of disc golfing and debated a suitable location for a local course. The issue will be addressed again as an action item when council meets Dec. 11. A public hearing will […]

Flipping a negative into a positive with words, actions

What do we do when those around us are agitated, aggressive, argumentative or angry? Our response and words are critical in times like these, and the Bible tells us there is great power in our words. Proverbs 18:21 (TPT) states, “Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences.” This scripture tells us that our words can either […]

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UHS girls host Natalia Tuesday

The Uvalde Lobos will close out the pre-Thanksgiving Day basketball schedule Tuesday when they take on the Natalia Mustangs. Tip-off time for the varsity game in Uvalde High School’s Harvey Kinchlow Gym is slated for 11:30 a.m. and will be preceded by a 10 a.m. junior varsity contest. Coach Fortino Patiño’s Lobos, 2-1 for the season, were to compete this […]

Guadalupe V. Morales

Guadalupe Vasquez Morales, 81, of Uvalde died on Nov. 16, 2022, at her residence. Visitation began Nov. 19 and will continue Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A funeral service is set Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home, and interment […]

Slain teacher’s husband resigns from school district PD

School police officer Ruben Ruiz, whose wife, fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles died as a result of the fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary, has resigned from the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s police force. Anne Marie Espinoza, executive director of marketing and communications for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District confirmed the resignation Thursday but did not have the effective date. […]

Coyotes play basketball tomorrow and Tuesday

James Volz
Sports Editor

The Uvalde Coyotes will host the La Vernia Bears in afternoon basketball action tomorrow in Uvalde High School’s Harvey Kinchlow Gym. At noon, the junior varsity teams will play in Kinchlow Gym, while the freshman teams will compete in Oscar Cruz Gym. Tip-off time for the varsity game is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. The Coyotes will host Fredericksburg in afternoon […]