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On June 25, Uvalde City Council members tabled accepting nearly $28,000 in bids – more than 4.5 times the city’s annual mowing budget of $6,000 – for mowing and cleaning five overgrown properties, one of which spans almost a city block in north Uvalde. City staff discussed seeking bids for mowing and cutting brush at the vacant lots, two of […]
Letter to the editor: July 7, 2024
Not culpable My name is Charles Bowen, and I lived in Uvalde a total of three years while teaching at Knippa ISD. The greater-Uvalde area treated me very well during my stay there, and I know there are a lot of good people within the community. With that said, however, trying to criminally prosecute officers, such as Pete Arredondo and […]
American melting pot continues its work
Last Thursday the nation raised its voice in celebration of an event that took place 248 years ago. On July 4, 1776, a group of stalwart patriots representing the 13 original colonies signed their names to the Declaration of Independence. Four days later, following the first public reading of the document on Philadelphia’s Independence Square, church bells and band music […]
Forgiving ourselves, others delivers freedom
I was recently asked by someone, “Kathleen, what encouragement and advice do you wish you had learned when you were younger?” “Don’t wait until you feel like forgiving; forgiveness is a choice. Choose to forgive, ask God to heal and change your heart and remember, forgiveness is something you do for yourself,” I replied. A young version of me would […]
Texas Bankers Association recognizes FSB
The Texas Bankers Association has presented First State Bank of Uvalde with its Leaders in Financial Education, styled as LIFE, Award for the bank’s commitment to financial literacy and community education initiatives. “We are honored to receive the Texas Bankers Association LIFE Award,” said Chad D. Stary, president and CEO of First State Bank of Uvalde. “At First State Bank […]
Runner awarding $5,000 in scholarships to area students
Nurse and ultra-marathon runner Paloma Gonzalez is splitting $5,000 in scholarship money between five Uvalde High School graduates and one Knippa student. Gonzalez said she plans to give $1,000 each to Jeremiah Alaniz, Joel Rodriguez and Lyliana Garcia. Garcia is the daughter of the late Irma and Joe Garcia. Irma, a teacher, died in the May 24, 2022, mass shooting […]
School, county, city to meet this week
UCISD board to name Perez’s west-zone replacement Uvalde school trustees will interview candidates and name a finalist for Laura Perez’s west-zone seat July 8 during a special meeting. The meeting is scheduled to start 6 p.m. in the John H. Harrell Auditorium, 1 Coyote Trail. The application period for the seat closed at 5 p.m. on June 27. Eligible candidates […]
Zamora praises ‘American dream’ on Independence Day
Uvalde Mayor Pro Tem Everardo “Lalo” Zamora told about 50 people gathered on the west courthouse lawn to celebrate July 4 that he is living the American dream. “The greatest thing I ever did was join the military. It gave me a sense of purpose,” Zamora said. Zamora, who serves as county veteran service officer, said he was proud […]
Uvalde All-Stars complete tournament competition
The Uvalde Junior Division All-Star baseball team lost a narrow 14-13 decision in a July 3 elimination game in Little League Texas West Section 3 baseball tournament action at Del Rio. It was their second loss of the double-elimination tournament. Uvalde’s All-Stars lost their first tournament game on July 2 as they dropped a 15-0 decision against San Antonio Northside. […]
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