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El Progreso Memorial Library will host a question-and-answer session about its $10.6 million “Next Generation” capital campaign Dec. 12 from 6:15 to 7 p.m. There will also be a special reception celebrating librarian Lucy Sandoval’s dedication and service spanning over 50 years. Library director Tammie Sinclair will present plans for the library’s future, and following her presentation community members will […]
Eloisa Hernandez
Eloisa “Locha” Hernandez, 88 of Uvalde, died on Dec. 1, 2024, at her daughter’s residence. She was born on Sept. 19, 1936, in La Pryor to Soila (Cruz) and Benito Perez. She married Cruz “Sonny” Hernandez on April 19, 1959, in La Pryor. Her family said she devoted her life to serving God, praying and blessing everyone she knew. They […]
Christmas open house set Dec. 10
UtopiaThe annual Christmas Open House on Utopia’s Main Street happens Dec. 10. The First State Bank of Uvalde-Utopia branch lobby will be inviting with sweets and drinks. Hang around till lunchtime and enjoy the annual customer appreciation lunch. Other businesses along Main Street will feature some special sales and door prizes. It’s a great day to shop local and help […]
UHS wrestlers host quad meet Dec.11
Uvalde High School will host a quad meet wrestling competition on Dec. 11 in Harvey Kinchlow Gym. Action is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. Wrestlers from San Antonio high schools Madison, Jefferson, and Edison will join the Coyotes and Lobos for the four-team meet. Coach Michael Liarakos’s Coyotes and Lobos will enter the meet following weekend action in […]
MHDD named great workplace
Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities announced on Nov. 12 that it earned certification from Great Place to Work, a global company with over 30 years of research and a detailed certification process. Staff stated the recognition reflects the organization’s commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace environment. “Over the past several years, we have made a […]
Volunteers needed for food distribution
The San Antonio Food Bank will host a food distribution Saturday, Dec. 14 for Uvalde County residents. The event will begin around 10 a.m. at Uvalde Dual Language Academy, 224 N. Benson Road. Organizers say volunteers are needed at 8:30 a.m. to help sort, organize and distribute food.
Danny Welch
Danny Roy Welch, 76, of Uvalde died on Dec. 3, 2024, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Services are under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary and a complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Leader-News.
State soil, water conservation board lauds Cofer’s work
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts are recognizing Bill Cofer of the Annandale Ranch in Sabinal for 25 years of unwavering dedication and service to soil and water conservation. Cofer, a district director with the Nueces-Frio-Sabinal Soil and Water Conservation District, began his service in 1999. Conservation districts […]
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