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Don’t miss out I had never seen a total solar eclipse when one crossed through my hometown in 2017. Even when thousands of people started flocking to our rural patch of prairie from all over the world (sound familiar?), I just knew it was overhyped. It wasn’t. I went from not being sure I would cross the street to watch […]
U.S. Congressman visits with area officials
U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales met with local officials on March 18 at the Uvalde County Emergency Operations Center to discuss investing in agriculture and funding community projects. Gonzales emphasized Uvalde is a regional hub, drawing people from surrounding areas. He said that is one reason he has been able to help get funding allocated here, including $1 million for a […]
UHS golfers begin two day tourney on March 25
The District 29-4A golf tournament competition for the Uvalde Coyotes and the Uvalde Lobos is scheduled March 25-26 at Riverbend Golf Course at Floresville. On Day 1, the boys’ teams will tee off at 10 a.m., while the girls teams will tee off at 1 p.m. The slate will reverse on Day 2, as the girls will tee off at […]
Posters available at Leader-News
The official Uvalde High School 2024 baseball and softball poster is available at the Uvalde Leader-News office. Posters are free to the public. This year’s poster includes photos of UHS varsity and junior varsity baseball and softball players and advertisements from area businesses that support the teams. A portion of the revenue from the ad sales goes to the UHS […]
Olivarez wins state powerlifting championship
Uvalde High School junior Marilyn Olivarez captured first place at the state powerlifting meet on March 15 at Frisco’s Comerica Center. Olivarez lifted a total of 1,055 pounds to take top honors in the 181-pound division of the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s state competition. “The reality of what I accomplished has not really hit me yet,” said Olivarez. […]
Golf tourney set April 13
The Uvalde Athletic Booster Club’s 27-hole, two-man golf tournament is scheduled for April 13 at Uvalde Memorial Golf Course. All proceeds from the event will go to support UHS athletic scholarships.
Public Records
The following cases were filed in the 38th Judicial District Court of Judge Camile DuBose in February. The state of Texas versus Victor Josue Almendarez Hernandez, habeas corpus, Feb. 1; R.G.D. vs. the state of Texas, expunction of records, Feb. 2; the state of Texas vs. Patrick Manuelito Gutierrez, habeas corpus, Feb. 2; Arturo Vasquez Jr. vs. Leslie Gonzalez-Ramos, Jose […]
Hundreds compete in second-annual run for Eva Mireles
More than 500 people signed up for the second-annual race memorializing the late Eva Mireles. The Eva Strong Memorial 5K/10K Walk/Run took place March 16 in Uvalde’s downtown. Well over 100 people gathered near Eva’s mural off East Nopal to participate in the in-person run while others participated virtually. Organizers will dedicate event proceeds to the Eva Strong Memorial Fund, […]
Larry R. Walton
Larry Roy Walton, 96, of Utopia died March 11, 2024, at Hilltop Village Nursing and Rehab in Kerrville. He was born on Sept. 15, 1927, in Long Beach, California, to Beatrice (Kubias) and Roy LaFayette Walton. His family said he joined the U.S. Navy in 1944, the day he turned 17. After the war he attended and graduated from the […]
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