During the week of Aug. 7-11, Uvalde county, city and school district officers learned how to become instructors in advanced law enforcement rapid response training. ALERRT uses nationally-gathered research to train officers in how to best respond to active shooter situations, according to its website. Law enforcement from the Uvalde Police Department, Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office, Uvalde Consolidated Independent School […]

Uvalde Elementary Stephanie Moreno Welcome back to another school year. Uvalde Elementary kicked off the year with fun learning activities. Fourth grade classes are learning about place value and teachers are incorporating math concepts through fun learning activities such as bingo. Students are working in small groups and practicing their critical thinking and collaborative skills.  Students will have their first […]

The veterans’ resource benefit fair held Aug. 16 was successful, with about 133 attendees, according to Uvalde County veterans service officer Everardo “Lalo” Zamora. The event was held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tomas Valle American Legion Post 479, 583 W. Main St. The South Texas Veterans Health Care System collaborated with the Uvalde Veterans Service Organization to […]

Award-winning area chief hunter education instructor David Rios will present the third in a series of hunters’ education classroom courses next month at the Herby Ham Activity Center, 248 Farm to Market Road 3447. On Sept. 23, the course is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with approximately 20 seats available. To register, visit tpwd.elementlms.com/course/hunter-education-classroom-course-8834/. Rios, a Texas Parks […]