Newspaper/Media 
10 years ago Thursday, April 25, 2013 Magazines tout Uvalde assets – For the second time recently, Uvalde has been featured in a positive light in a statewide publication. The Spring 2013 issue of Wingtips, published by the Texas Department of Transportation, hails Garner Field Airport, its importance historically and the strides currently being made towards economic development. “Garner Field […]
Robb facts seem no closer to disclosure
A Justice Department visit to Uvalde last week did nothing to answer questions about the disastrous law enforcement response to Robb. In fact, the sole purpose of the trip seemed to be to offer reassurance that an investigation was indeed taking place. Judging by the response from families, who met privately with Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, the reassurance provided cold […]
William S. Procter Jr.
William Sydney Procter Jr. went to his final reward on April 14, 2023, in San Antonio, surrounded by close family and friends. Syd was born on Aug. 26, 1947, in Uvalde, to Helen Smith Young and Syd Procter Sr. After graduating from Uvalde High School in 1966, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial arts […]
Project Graduation set May 26
Food, games, and fellowship are in the offering for the annual all-night Project Graduation celebration, set May 26 at Southwest Texas Junior College, and organizers are seeking community support in creating a memorable sendoff for the newest wave of Uvalde High School graduates. Michelle Torres, Project Graduation president, said donations such as gift, gas, and meal cards are still needed. […]
UHS places three players on TASC soccer team
The Texas Association of Soccer Coaches have recognized three members of the District 28-4A and bi-district champion Uvalde Lobos soccer team. Uvalde High School seniors Addison Pendleton, Jaqueline Cardenas, and Kasidy Hernandez earned post-season honors “These three girls are team captains and they each had big roles in our success this past season,” said head coach Keith Pendleton. “They have […]
Linda G. Upchurch
Linda Gay Upchurch, 70, of Utopia, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2023, peacefully with her children by her side. She was born March 9, 1953, in El Paso, Texas, to Eugene Horace (Dutch) and Naoma Nell (Thompson) Oliphant. Linda Gay was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Thompson of Utopia and the late Mrs. Ruth Oliphant and J.B. […]
Private Schools
Uvalde Classical Addie Langham At Uvalde Classical Academy, students are encouraged to experience God’s creation within their community where the fifth through 12th graders are provided opportunities to travel during their annual spring trips. April 20-22, the Upper Grammar students stopped at the San Antonio Zoo before traveling to Corpus Christi to participate in an overnight experience on the USS […]
Legion planning Cinco de Mayo celebration
American Legion Post 479 is set to host its annual Cinco de Mayo Festival from 6 p.m. until midnight on May 5-6 at El Jardin de los Héroes Park. May 5 commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. In 1862, a motley group from Mexico led by General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated French troops southeast of Mexico City. The victory […]
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