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Early voting for the city of Uvalde mayoral runoff election featuring Hector Luevano and Everardo “Lalo” Zamora will run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 2-6 and Dec. 9-10 in advance of the Dec. 14 official election day. The city has contracted with the Uvalde County Elections Office to run the election. Voting will be held at the Willie De […]
Leader-News publisher writes book on May 24, aftermath
Texas A&M University Press will release Uvalde Leader-News owner and publisher Craig Garnett’s book “Uvalde’s Darkest Hour” on Dec. 3. Garnett’s firsthand experience covering the May 24, 2022, mass shooting at Robb Elementary provides critical insights for those seeking to understand the impact of the tragedy on the Uvalde community. In over 35 chapters, Garnett chronicles the initial moments of […]
Commissioners deem countywide polling a success
Judge nearly has speaker removed from courtUvalde County Commissioners passed a resolution on Nov. 25 deeming the countywide polling place program a success, but the action followed a contentious comment period. Uvalde County’s first experience with the new system took place during the Nov. 5 general election. The program allows registered voters residing in Uvalde County to vote at any county polling site on election day, […]
Nine locals from May 24 no longer in Texas law enforcement
As of last week, at least nine of the more than 50 local officers that responded to the Robb Elementary shooting were not actively sponsored by Texas law enforcement agencies and at least 10 others worked at different agencies than those they responded with on May 24, 2022. Different agencies now sponsor former Uvalde Police Department officers Donald Page, Jesus […]
College board OKs buying shooter response training materials
Southwest Texas College trustees approved purchasing technology intended to help train law enforcement academy students and college police how to respond during mass casualty or active shooter situations. The college, with board approval, will buy a $92,750 kit containing training weapons and other items used during active shooter training sponsored by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training program at […]
Anna M. Braden
Anna Mae Braden, 93, of Uvalde died on Nov. 21, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 18, 1931, in Jamaica, New York, to Katherine (Timozek) and Ralph Petone. She married James J. Braden on Dec. 2, 1950, in El Paso. Her family said they built a loving family together. She is survived by two daughters, Anna Jane […]
Man dies after medical emergency-induced crash
A man who had a medical emergency that resulted in a Nov. 25 wreck on East Main Street has since died. Another community member was hospitalized for injuries from the wreck. Uvalde Memorial Hospital staff pronounced Elias Garcia, 73, of Uvalde dead later that evening. Fernando Fernandez, public information officer with the Uvalde Police Department, said first responders informed Garcia’s […]
Christmas at the College features holiday lights, Santa
Southwest Texas College will host its annual holiday season celebration early next month. Christmas at the College, a one-evening event to kickstart the countdown to Christmas, begins at 5 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the college’s Uvalde campus. The event, free to the public, will offer a holiday lights display, live music performances from local schools, refreshments and photos with […]
Knippa
Ten Knippa School football athletes earned recognition on Class 1A All-District teams. Jared Gardner is newcomer of the year. Xabi Gembler made the all-district offensive first team while Hayes Molloy made the all-district defensive first team. Johnny Reading made the all-district offensive second team while Walker Windham and Joaquin Garcia made the all-district defensive second team. Cash Collins and Jackson […]
Crow joins Angelo State honor society
Teresa Crow of Uvalde recently joined the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Angelo State University. Crow, the VIDA resource center coordinator at Southwest Texas College in Uvalde, is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. She will graduate Dec. 14 with a Master of Arts in mental […]
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