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The city of Uvalde will not pick up garbage on Wednesday, Dec. 25. The city is asking people with Wednesday trash collection routes to place their trash on the curb before 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, for pickup. Normal garbage route service will resume Thursday, Dec. 26. The city landfill and recycling center will be closed Dec. 24-26. City […]
Power over people distinct from power with them
A few weeks ago the church year ended with Christ the King Sunday. It invites us to reflect on power in our lives and the world. The gospel that day has Jesus standing before Pontius Pilate. I remember helping a woman who, with tears in her eyes, said, “It’s always something. It’s one thing after another. I can’t catch up […]
Publisher turns journal entries into book about tragedy
The Texas Tribune’s Austin-based mental health reporter Stephen Simpson reported the following information. The Uvalde Leader-News is reprinting the story, per the Tribune’s reuse guidelines. The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Craig Garnett, owner and publisher of the Uvalde Leader-News, was […]
Toy drives, angel trees in full swing across community
Robb school families and St. Philip’s Episcopal Church are seeking donations this week in hopes of brightening the holidays for area families. Below is information on how to donate toys, cash and gift cards to aid their efforts. Amerie’s Toy Drive The late Amerie Jo Garza’s family is honoring her memory with a toy drive underway through Dec. 22 to […]
Two holiday birding events set in Uvalde County
The Christmas Bird Count will occur at two Uvalde County locations on Dec. 21 and Dec. 28. The Christmas Bird Count is a nationwide event produced by the National Audubon Society. Volunteers observe and record birds in their environment. The Texas Master Naturalist Brush y Canyons Chapter is rallying volunteers for 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 21 at the Willie De […]
10 years ago: Uvalde firemen feel 800-degree burn
Remember When?10 years ago Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 Uvalde firemen feel 800-degree burn – Uvalde Volunteer Firefighters on Monday night participated in a live-fire training exercise at the department’s training field behind Southwest Texas Junior College. Although the entire department was present, only 25 firefighters entered the burning building known as the “smoke house,” where temperatures reached about 800 degrees Fahrenheit. […]
Commissioners ban burning, fireworks
Fireworks prohibited for Christmas, New Year’s holidaysDue to ongoing drought conditions, Uvalde County Commissioners issued a 90-day ban on outdoor burning on Dec. 9. County officials also voted to prohibit fireworks defined as “skyrockets with sticks” or “missiles with fins,” during the Christmas and New Year holiday seasons. This is the third county burn ban this year. It has been extremely dry, with 12.99 inches of […]
City planning for over $9.5 million in projects
In their last regularly scheduled meeting this year, Uvalde City Council added two new members and gave the go ahead to five projects collectively valued at more than $9.5 million, including a sidewalk improvement project on U.S. Highway 90. The Dec. 10 meeting held at city hall covered numerous topics, and further reporting is forthcoming. Andres Gonzalez with Texas Department […]
Lobos beat Lady Rockets in overtime basketball thriller
It took the Uvalde Lobos an extra four minutes on the game clock, but they beat the San Antonio Kennedy Lady Rockets in a Dec. 10 basketball competition. Playing before an enthusiastic Parents’ Night crowd in Harvey Kinchlow Gym, the Lobos outscored the Kennedy girls, 8-4, to post a 55-51 overtime victory. Natalie Riojas connected on back-to-back, short-range field goals […]
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