Newspaper/Media 
Readings Neh 8:2-10, Ps 19, 1 Cor 12:12-30, Lk 1:1-21 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.” “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” Jesus gives Christians new life in the Holy Spirit. This is particularly true for those baptized and confirmed in the Holy […]
Housing authority to discuss finances
The city of Uvalde Housing Authority board of commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 27 in the community room at 1700 Garner Field Road. Executive director Virginia Limon will give an update on the financial condition and status of the housing authority, and commissioners will also receive a report on the housing choice voucher program.
Property taxes due by Jan. 31
Uvalde County property owners have until Friday, Jan. 31 to pay their 2024 tax bill without incurring a penalty fee. Bills will become delinquent Feb. 1, when penalty and interest will be set at a rate of 7 percent. Taxpayers can pay online at uvaldecad.org or use the drop box near the UCAD office door. There is a 2.35-percent additional […]
Park upgrade plan ongoing
Talks of an upgrade to Uvalde’s Memorial Park are still ongoing. Kyle Wagner, of the non- profit Kindness Duck Project that is spearheading the renovation, said they are working towards honing the scope of the project and its budget. “We are looking to come back to council in the next couple months so that we can get some general guidance […]
Lobos scrimmage Javelinas in softball on Jan. 28
Action is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.The Uvalde Lobos will travel to Crystal City Tuesday for softball scrimmage action against the Crystal City Javelinas. Action is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. On Friday, the Lobos will travel to Hondo for scrimmage competition set for 5 p.m. Following the Hondo scrimmage, the Lobos will finish their scrimmage slate with home action against the Jourdanton Indians on […]
Robert E. Burks
Robert “Bob” Elmer Burks, 78, of Lubbock, formerly of Uvalde, died on Oct. 6, 2024, at Carillon Senior Living in Lubbock. He was born on Oct. 18, 1945, in Big Spring to Emma Golightly and Elmer Burks. He graduated from Uvalde High School in 1964 and attended Texas Tech University. He was a member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, where […]
Coyotes host Rams on Feb. 17
The 2025 baseball season for the Uvalde Coyotes will begin on Feb. 17 when the Coyotes host the Del Rio Rams at Marvin Kolinek Field. Varsity action will begin at 7 p.m. and will be preceded by a junior varsity game at 5 p.m. Following the season opener, the Coyotes will participate in the 2025 Border Olympics classic at Laredo […]
Seven area athletes make THSCA academic all-state team
Seven area football players have been selected to the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Football Academic All-State team. Uvalde High School seniors Wyatt Hughes, Jaxon Parker, and Devere Willis, Knippa High School seniors Johnny Reading, James McElwain, and Xabi Gembler, and La Pryor senior Camilo Portillo each made the football team. Hughes and Parker made the second team list, while […]
City to hold closed sessions about personnel
Regular meeting open to the publicThe Uvalde City Council on Jan. 28 is expected to discuss six topics behind closed doors, including whether it will continue to oppose a former police lieutenant’s bid to have his discharge status upgraded, the municipal court judge’s employment, the city manager’s duties, a lawsuit, property and matters related to the Robb school attack. Council will meet at 6 p.m. […]
Subscribe to our free daily newsletter!