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A Texas House committee on Tuesday listened to about five hours of testimony in connection with legislation long sought by families of Robb Elementary victims that would increase the age to purchase a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21. State Rep. Tracy O. King of Uvalde, in introducing House Bill 2744, told fellow members of the Community Safety Committee that […]
Lobos finish fourth in regional golf tourney
The Uvalde Lobos won a one-hole playoff to capture fourth place in the team standings of the Class 4A Region IV golf tournament last Tuesday afternoon at Victoria. At the conclusion of regulation play, the Lobos were tied with the Bellville Brahmas. The two teams had identical two-day team scores of 783. Playing on the playoff hole, #18, the Lobos […]
Coyotes face district leaders in Tuesday finale
The Uvalde Coyotes will host the top team in District 29-4A baseball Tuesday night as they take on the Pleasanton Eagles. Varsity action is scheduled to begin at Marvin Kolinek Field at 7 p.m. The game Tuesday will be the second meeting of district play between the Coyotes and the Eagles. Last month, the Eagles trounced the Coyotes, 13-0, at […]
Remember When: 50 years ago: Stormy weather in Batesville damages crops
10 years ago Thursday, April 18, 2013 Texted threat ends in arrest: Spurned suitor sends message resulting in schools’ lockdown – Joe Anthony Juarez Hernandez, accused of sending threatening text messages on Tuesday to a student at Sabinal High School, has been arrested in San Antonio. Sabinal Independent School District was on lockdown for about an hour and 40 minutes […]
‘But I might need it someday’
If there’s a man around your house, it’s very likely that you have heard the words, “But I might need it someday,” especially when you’re trying to get rid of items or get your place ready to sell. After 43 years, it is time that my husband and I consider selling our ranch and moving closer to our daughter who […]
UCISD cuts summer pay for some teachers, staff
One month after citing an opportunity to address a lack of affordable housing for staff by approving a $1 million purchase for housing, Uvalde school trustees decreased pay for some summer school staff. Under the new pay scale, all teachers will earn $40 per hour. In 2022, certain teachers earned more; interventionists were paid $50 hourly and enrichment teachers were […]
Coyotes place 14 players on All-District team
Uvalde High School enjoyed a terrific boys soccer season in 2023. The Coyotes finished second in the District 28-4A race and won in bi-district competition. They recently placed 14 players from their 2023 team in the District 28-4A All-District soccer team. Joseph Pedraza shared most valuable midfielder honors with another district player. “Joseph, a senior, was one of our captains […]
Unopened boxes hold lifetime of memories
During the holidays, I searched my recipe box for my favorite desserts. The first six recipes were hand-written in green ink on index cards. Their plastic sleeves were gritty and soiled from years of use. One Christmas, Mama Lou had given each family her favorite dessert recipes along with an air-bake cookie sheet. Over the years, Mama Lou’s gifts merged […]
District champion Lobos dominate All-District lists
The Uvalde Lobos captured the District 28-4A soccer championship in 2023. Besides winning the district title, the Lobos were dominant in the selections for All-District soccer honors. Uvalde High School captured three of the district’s superlative awards as Kasidy Hernandez was chosen as the most valuable player, Addison Pendleton was selected as the most valuable goalkeeper, while Nixon Havelka was […]
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