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Uvalde High School’s 15-member Mariachi Los Coyotes will compete against approximately 80 schools for state champion honors at the UIL State Mariachi Festival set Feb. 20-22 in Seguin. The three-day contest will be held at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Seguin High School. The Mariachi Los Coyotes will perform Feb. 20 at 8:15 p.m. Director Albert Martinez, […]
‘The Addams Family’ coming to opera house stage
Six performances set over two weekendsRenowned family figures Gomez, Wednesday and Morticia will bring their quirky family dynamics and dark humor to the Uvalde Grand Opera House stage this week, as the “The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy,” makes it’s debut. There are six performances, four evening and two matinees, set Feb. 21 through Feb. 23 and Feb. 28 through March 2. Tickets are […]
Sahawe Dancers plan winter ceremonials
Hours of preparation and practice will culminate in a 90-minute presentation of colorful regalia, history, folklore, and traditional dance as the Sahawe Dancers perform their 59th-annual winter ceremonials Feb. 22 and March 1. Dancers will perform at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Sahawe Outdoor Theatre on the corner of South Wood and East Garden Street. Since the Sahawe […]
Births
It’s a boy! Maria Cristina (Rios) and Gustavo Garcia of Uvalde announce the birth of their son, Alexander Cesar Garcia, on Feb. 7, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 18.5 inches in length. He is welcomed by his 1-year-old brother, August Cristiano Garcia. Maternal grandparents are Diana and Jose Rodriguez of Uvalde. Paternal […]
Lobos going up against Dilley Feb. 18 in softball
The Uvalde Lobos will be on the road Feb. 18 for softball action against the Dilley Wolves. Varsity action is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be preceded by a junior varsity game at 5 p.m. Coach EJ McNamara’s Lobos, 1-1 for the season, will come in the Dilley game following weekend Uvalde tournament action. They opened tourney […]
Rodolfo De La Garza
Rodolfo “Fito” De La Garza, 100, of Uvalde died Feb. 5, 2025, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 21, 1925, in Eagle Pass to Atanacia (Castillo) and Gregorio De La Garza. After his service in the U.S. Army during World War II he returned to Uvalde and married Estella Canales on June 4, 1946. He is survived by […]
Joan Dorris
Joan Dorris, 97, of Rio Frio died Feb. 10, 2025, at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Rio Frio Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary and a complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Leader-News.
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