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Dominic R. Maxwell
Dominic Ryan-Michael Maxwell, 16 months, of Knippa, died on April 21, 2023, at his residence. A memorial service will be on May 4 at 6 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. He was born on Dec. 7, 2021, in Uvalde to Zara (Wilson-Sproat) and Cameron Maxwell. Dominic was a shining light in the […]
Anthony K. Southerland
Anthony Keith Southerland, 67, of Uvalde died on April 24, 2023, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. He was born on Aug. 18, 1955, in Laredo to Maria Guadalupe (Sanchez) and William Albert Southerland. He married Darleen Rachel Doughty on Aug. 8, 1992. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, of Uvalde; two sons, William Anthony Southerland and James Bush, […]
American Legion seeking donations
American Legion Post and Auxiliary 479 members are seeking donations to purchase miniature American flags to be placed on veterans graves on Memorial Day. Legion members place the flags yearly on veteran graves in locations including Uvalde, Knippa, Sabinal, Montell and Barksdale. They have led this volunteer effort honoring area veterans for more than a dozen years. Legion member and […]
Garcia, Gonzalez sign to play collegiate sports
Uvalde High School seniors Emilee Garcia and Bethany Gonzalez signed letters of intent to attend college on sports scholarships Monday night at UHS’s John Harrell Auditorium. At a special signing ceremony Garcia signed to play golf for the University of the Southwest, located in Hobbs, New Mexico. Gonzalez signed to play softball for Sul Ross State University. UHS head golf […]
Sabinal VFD holds 16th-annual plate sale
The Sabinal Volunteer Fire Department hosted their 16th-annual Brisket Plate Sale on April 29, under the pavilion at Veterans’ Memorial Live Oak Park. There was a good turn out, lots of food to eat there or to take home. Many prizes were awarded to those in attendance also. I can testify that the food was delicious, too. Sabinal Independent School […]
Calendar
To submit an event for publication in the Uvalde Leader-News community calendar, please call Meghann Garcia at 830-278-3335 or email her at mgarcia@ulnnow.com. Thursday, May 4 The community farmers market will be held at the downtown plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an array of goods from area merchants. The market takes place each Thursday. Friday, May 5 […]
Lobos gain experience for next year
For the girls who represented Uvalde High School in the Class 4A Region IV track meet last weekend, it was a learning experience. Coach Libby Gonzales’ Lobos did not advance to the state meet, but they gained experience for next season. “This was a rebuilding year for us,” said Gonzales. “We did not expect to advance so many from the […]
Downtown intersection bests smugglers again
Police in Uvalde foiled two human smuggling attempts involving the transport of about 15 people on May 2, with one ending in a wreck at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and U.S. Highway 83 in the center of town. This is the third human-smuggling related wreck in seven months at this intersection. On Sept. 28, 2022, a major crash […]
Cactus Jack three-day event returns
Two-time Cactus Jack Foundation rodeo series winner Sage Kimzey, 28, is making his return to Uvalde this week, as the three-day bull riding event kicks off today at the Uvalde County Fairplex. Kimzey’s 2022 season ended early due to a shoulder injury, but he is coming to Uvalde on the heels of winning the George Paul Memorial Xtreme Bulls title […]
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