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Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s Stuff the Bus school supply drive is officially underway for the 2024 year. This summer, numerous local businesses will serve as drop-off sites for classroom supplies like pencils, crayons, notebooks, backpacks and the works for area students to use this coming school year. The district will also accept monetary donations. The program will collect donations […]
Man, one year really changes a gal
Uvalde, you confuse me. You challenge me. And in the weirdest way, you just may be among the great loves of my young life. When I ditched my college days and Midwest living for the Leader-News, I had no idea how rapidly my life would change. I adopted two cats right out the gate, started a long distance relationship, […]
Keep Texas Beautiful recognizes Sabinal affiliate
Keep Texas Beautiful has recognized Keep Sabinal Beautiful as an affiliate in its efforts toward statewide community improvement, litter prevention, and beautification. Keep Sabinal Beautiful members Ann Keath, Mary Bales, Lupe DeLeon, Erik Gomez, Janelle Shudde, Cindy Casburn, Sean Johnston, and Brittany Batot led the local organization through the process of completing the eligibility criteria for affiliation. Keep Texas […]
Coyotes kick off 2024 football season with two home games
For the first time in nearly 10 years, the Uvalde Coyotes will play their first two football games of the season at home. Coach Wade Miller’s Coyotes will open their 2024 Texas high school regular season schedule with an Aug. 30 matchup against the Carrizo Springs Wildcats. Uvalde High School’s historic Honey Bowl will be the site for the home […]
Volunteers clean, paint 35 properties during HOTT Days
About 125 volunteers rehabbed approximately 35 properties during this year’s Helping out the Town Days, set June 23-27, coordinator Ralph Huerta said last week. He said work included scraping and painting houses, yard cleanups, tree trimming, trash removal, and brush and limb removal. The goal of the program is to help out those in need. The Uvalde Ministerial Alliance […]
Officials disqualify two Uvalde Little League teams from sectional play
Little League All-Star officials in San Angelo and San Antonio alleged two Uvalde baseball teams were playing with ineligible players and disqualified them from playing further on June 29. Uvalde’s Minor Division All-Stars played their tournament opener in San Antonio and fell 4-1 against San Angelo. Uvalde’s Intermediate Division All-Stars beat Boerne 15-14 in their tournament opener played in San […]
Psychiatrist Alrashdan joins CHDI via telehealth
Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist Dr. Shereen Alrashdan joined Community Health Development Inc. on May 24, offering adult psychiatry services via telehealth. Alrashdan’s practice is based in New York. She will be available for online appointments Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CHDI chief medical officer Dr. David Valdez said the team is excited […]
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