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Editor’s note: This story was updated to clarify the 10 percent increase is on the district’s maintenance and operations tax rate. The district is not levying an interest and sinking tax rate. Voters within the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will have the opportunity on Nov. 5 to approve or deny the district’s 10 percent maintenance and operations* tax rate […]
Prado’s invoice shows nearly 1,300 hours on UPD investigation
The city of Uvalde paid $177,049 to JPPI Investigations, helmed by retired Austin Police detective Jesse Prado, for 1,292.40 hours of work vaguely outlined in two multi-page invoices the newspaper received through an open records request. In public meetings, city officials said Prado would be investigating all city police officers who responded to Robb Elementary. Prado, via a July 21, […]
‘Weekend jail’ open to violent offenders
The Uvalde County Jail housed at least three inmates on a weekend-only basis during the summertime months for probation violations. All three men pleaded guilty to respective crimes that ranged from aggravated sexual assault of a child, intoxicated manslaughter, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. After they filed their pleas, each received probation but were later mandated to […]
$7.8M bound for Uvalde resiliency services
The U.S. Department of Justice has earmarked $7,821,753 to support Uvalde resiliency services following the Robb Elementary School shooting. The grant, which U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza announced Sept. 30, has three direct recipients: Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, the Ecumenical Center for Education, Counseling and Health, and the county of Uvalde government. Thirty-eighth Judicial District Attorney Christina Mitchell stated that, […]
UMH hosting women’s expo this week
Five local doctors will answer pre-selected questions Oct. 8 during a physician panel scheduled as part of the paid, second phase of Uvalde Memorial Hospital’s Women’s Health Expo. A group of hospital representatives will host a question-and-answer session during the free portion set earlier in the day. The event, catered to women in the community from varying walks of life […]
Firefighters teaching schoolchildren fire safety
UVFD making annual school visitsUvalde Volunteer Fire Department firefighters will visit area schools this week to teach approximately 2,300 children about fire prevention. Firefighters come and show children their gear and trucks, as well as speaking to them about family fire safety plans. The annual event is part of National Fire Prevention Week, set Oct. 6-12. This year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them […]
Chefe O. Gonzalez
Seferino “Chefe” Ortiz Gonzalez, 92, of Uvalde died on Sept. 26, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in Uvalde. He was born on Dec. 3, 1931, in Uvalde to Julia (Ortiz) and Catarino Gonzalez. He married Dora Sanchez on June 8, 1950, in Uvalde. His family said he fondly spoke of his time as a sheep shearer, “en la trasquila.” They […]
Free COVID-19 tests available by mail
Uvalde households are once again eligible to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered by the U.S. Postal Service at no charge. All households in the United States are eligible to order the tests as of September 2024. To order the free tests, visit tinyurl.com/USPSfreetests
Births
It’s a boy! Ana Alicia Gutierrez and Nicholas Mariano Moreno of Uvalde announce the birth of their son, Nickson Matteo Moreno, on Sept. 12, 2024, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds and measured 20 inches in length. He is welcomed by three brothers, 15-year-old Joshua R. Ortegon, 8-year-old Jase R. Ortegon, and 1-year-old Nicholas M. Moreno Jr.; two […]
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