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Organizers are seeking to raise $15,000 for the annual Independence Day Festival set Sunday, July 2 at the Uvalde County Fairplex. Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department volunteers are overseeing what they plan to be a spectacular evening fireworks display. Gates open at 10 a.m. with free admission and free parking. Events include the AEP Little Miss and Mister Firecracker pageant and […]
Deadline extended for golf tournament
The deadline for entries in the 2023 Uvalde Fourth of July Golf Tournament has been extended to Wednesday. Originally, the deadline for the tourney was scheduled for last Fridy, but in an effort to gain some late entries for the tournament, the deadline has been extended by a few days. “We wanted to offer local golfers and golfers from around […]
Uvalde All-Star teams advance in district tourney
Three Uvalde All-Star teams were scheduled to play district tournament ball games last Friday night at Pleasanton. The Uvalde 10-12 Major Division All-Stars were to play Jourdanton in a battle of the only two unbeaten tourney teams. Going into play Friday, only four teams were left in district contention. The others included Pleasanton and Natalia. The Uvalde-Jourdanton winner will play […]
Pastor’s Column: Catholic Church dedicates June to Sacred Heart of Jesus
Twelfth Sunday ordinary time readings Jer 20:10-13, Psalm 69, Rom 5:12-15, Mt 10:126-33 The month of June is dedicated by the Catholic Church to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us of God’s mercy and the humility by which Jesus conquered death to win salvation for us. Through the devotion to the Sacred Heart and […]
Cardiologist joining UMH team
Dr. James Galizia, who most recently practiced interventional cardiology at Nix Cardiology Clinic and Texas Vista Medical Center in San Antonio, is joining Uvalde Medical and Surgical Associates, 1195 Garner Field Road, Building B, Suite 500. Galizia is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and has extensive experience as a practicing cardiologist, including appointments as director of cardiac […]
Harris wins outstanding principal award
With a vision to make Uvalde High School a flagship of excellence, outgoing UHS principal Randall Harris is leading by example as the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals 2023 Outstanding Principal of the Year for Region 20. Region 20, an education service center, encapsulates approximately 19 counties in Texas and more than 65 school districts. Nominations, made by principals […]
Celebrate gifts, contributions of Native Americans
For when I was hungry, and when you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick, and you looked after me, I was in prison, and you came to visit me. – Matthew 25:31-40 […]
Wood earns national titles for SWTJC
FREESouthwest Texas Junior College freshman Slade Wood won two national titles, leaving the College Nationals Finals Rodeo with the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association team roping rookie of the year title and team roping championship, shared with heeler Logan Moore of Wharton County Junior College. Wood served as team header. He also finished 28th in the nation in the tie-down roping […]
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