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Several young Uvaldeans earned top spots in both the Kids ‘Que and cornhole tournament held Dec. 8-9 during the 2023 Briscoe Ranch BBQ Cook-off at the Crossroads at the Uvalde County Fairplex. Twelve-year-old Sierra Mena of Uvalde was the fourth place winner of the Kids ‘Que competition. She is the daughter of Steven and Erica Mena. During the event, children […]
Create a gardening plan early
As the temperatures begin to head downward, Texas gardeners need to start planning and preparing their gardens for seasonal changes. A protection plan helps gardeners prepare their plants and yards to survive colder weather, whatever month that may arrive in your part of Texas. Easing into a cold season is usually easier for plants when the temperatures steadily drop, but […]
Local providers offering various vaccinations
Area medical providers and pharmacies are offering an assortment of vaccinations to help protect people from respiratory illnesses. CHDI, 200 South Evans, offers walk-in flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They are limited to established patients of the clinic. The flu vaccine is offered free of charge, the COVID-19 vaccine is free and funded through […]
UCISD accepts $10K gift
Vulcan Materials donation to be used for incentive programUvalde school trustees unanimously voted Dec. 18 to alter the district’s compensation plan and accepted a $10,000 donation to boost student and teacher attendance. Changes made to the compensation plan included adding a $50 per hour overtime pay for district special education diagnosticians, as well as creating a role for an accounts payable employee. The overtime pay vote came in […]
Junior varsity Coyotes collar Bulldogs
The Uvalde Coyotes collared the Brady Bulldogs, 39-30, in junior varsity basketball on Dec. 18 Behind the scoring of Jordan Albarado, the Coyotes got off to an 8-6 lead in the first period. They outscored the Bulldogs, 9-2, during the first four minutes of the first half to claimed a 17-13 half-time advantage. The Coyotes extended their lead to 30-20 […]
Robert J. Copenhaver
On the early morning of Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, Robert Jeff Copenhaver, age 67, left us to be with the Lord. He was born to Robert “Bob” and Janet Copenhaver in Uvalde, Texas, on Sept. 5, 1956. Robert spent his life working as a welder and was a master of his craft, loving every minute of what he did. When […]
Lobos lose first two district games
The Uvalde Lobos are off to a 0-2 start in District 29-4A basketball competition. They lost a tough 47-43 over-time decision against the Somerset Lady Bulldogs Tuesday night in Uvalde High School’s Harvey Kinchlow Gym. The Lobos held a 42-40 lead with 41 seconds left, but Somerset came back to tie the score with a pair of free throws late […]
ULN switching to once-weekly paper in two weeks
This Dec. 21 edition of the Uvalde Leader-News marks the second-to-last Thursday edition of the newspaper. Beginning the first week of January, the Leader-News will transition to a weekly publication. News and advertising from the Thursday and Sunday papers will be combined to form a larger, more comprehensive Sunday-only edition. As part of the transition, the Leader-News will continue to […]
Frances Coward
Frances Coward, 95, of Sabinal died on Dec. 15, 2023, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Visitation is set Dec. 21 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. A funeral service will be held Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal, with interment at the Sabinal Cemetery. She was born in Rocksprings on May 30, 1928, […]
Commissioners hear reports on river cleanup, road department
Texas Hill Country River Region representative Haley Hart Conrad told Uvalde County Commissioners on Dec. 11 that 215 volunteers cleaned up over 3,000 pounds of trash on local rivers throughout the summer as part of the river clean up program. Commissioners heard a smattering of reports during the meeting. Road administrator Dee Kirkpatrick said the county received seven bids for […]
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