Newspaper/Media 
UCISD PD trains for active shooter scenario
Eight school police officers convened June 21-23 at the Uvalde Dual Language Academy to practice protocols such as breaching and clearing rooms, active shooter responses, and firearm use. The officers performed a drill of entering a classroom and neutralizing a threat while members of the news observed. Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District interim superintendent Gary Patterson explained their efforts on […]
Pablo Canales III
Pablo Canales III, 59, of Batesville died on June 20, 2023, at his residence. Visitation will be held on June 29 beginning at noon, and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. He was born on March 25, 1964, in Uvalde to Dimas (Martinez) and Pablo Canales II. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia (Garza) […]
Calendar
Friday, June 30 Flights to Furever, a local non-profit animal rescue program, will be hosting a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First State Bank of Uvalde, 200 E. Nopal St. Donations of baked goods will be accepted that morning Sunday, July 2 The Firecracker Fest will be held at the Fairplex with gates opening at 10 […]
Amanda A. Ybarra
Amanda Aguirre Ybarra, 44, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, died on June 18, 2023, at her residence. A Mass will be celebrated June 29 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and interment of ashes will follow at Uvalde Catholic Cemetery. She was born on April 5, 1979, in San Diego, California, to Elizabeth (Aguirre) and Robert Ybarra. She worked as […]
Uvalde All-Stars win District 21 tournament
Four Uvalde Little League All-Star teams are District 21 tournament champions. On Monday night, the Uvalde 9- to 11-year-old All-Stars trounced Devine, 13-3, in the tournament championship game. The Uvalde All-Stars went 3-0 in district play with a win over Pearsall and two wins over Devine. Members of the team include Gabriella Jimenez, Gina Gatto, Alicianna Martinez, Callie Sanchez, Janelle […]
Property value protests near 3,000 cases
With office security being a divisive topic among Uvalde County Appraisal District directors, chief appraiser Roberto Valdez said last week he will seek security for at least one property owner’s valuation protest hearing. “In light of the content and tone of the communication provided by the property owner, I would further recommend that we contact law enforcement to be present […]
Billy J. James
Billy Joe James, 87, of Uvalde died June 24, 2023, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held on June 29 beginning at 5 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral service will be held on June 30 at 10 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, with interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition […]
Chayton E. Axline
Chayton Eugene Axline, 2, of Uvalde died on June 17, 2023, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. A funeral service is scheduled on June 29 at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home. He was born on Sept. 3, 2020, in Uvalde to Mayra Liliana Arellano and Clark Eugene Axline. Chayton loved watching “Cocomelon” daily and spending time with his brother and […]
Applications open for Labor Day parade
Applications are now open for 2023 Labor Day Weekend Grand Parade floats. The parade is set for Sept. 2 beginning at 10 a.m. in the 1000 block of North Getty Street. It will head south on Nopal Street and end at the Willie De Leon Civic Center parking lot. There is no fee for entry, and parade applications are due […]
Subscribe to our free daily newsletter!