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The Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation has gathered enough donations to fully fund the $60 million construction cost of Legacy Elementary, almost three years after the May 24, 2022, Robb Elementary shooting. Foundation executive director Tim Miller said April 8 the latest round of investments gathered $21 million from Chase, Empowerment Reinvestment Fund, National Community Investment Fund, and Nonprofit Finance […]
Council nixes second municipal judge pick, stalls on splash pad
Uvalde City Council members postponed moving forward with a planned $1.8 million splash pad on April 8 and voted 3-3 against appointing a new municipal judge named by the mayor. This marks the second time council has rejected Mayor Hector R. Luevano’s choice to fill the municipal judge seat since council voted Jan. 28 to terminate the contract of former […]
Sabinal restores water shut off for nearly $3,000 bill
Sabinal Mayor Erik Gomez told the newspaper April 10 the city restored water service on for Mary Gonzales and her adult daughter. The city of Sabinal shut off their service shortly before noon April 8 for non-payment on a $2,964 bill. Gomez said he and utility clerk Diana O’Connor’s hearts were deeply moved by a handful of residents who came […]
Coyotes place fourth in district track-and-field
Devere Willis placed first in three events and ran one leg of the 4-by-100-meter relay to help lead the Uvalde Coyotes to a fourth-place finish in the team standings of the District 27-4A track-and-field meet on April 2-3 at Somerset. Coach Jerry Treviño’s Coyotes totaled 63 points to finish behind Floresville with 186 points, Devine with 149 points, and Pleasanton […]
EOC to discuss projects April 17
News BriefsUvalde County emergency management coordinator Forrest Anderson will update Uvalde County Emergency Operations Center volunteers April 17 on training and activities. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the county’s building at 207 S. Getty St. The EOC typically meets on the third Thursday every other month.
Commissioners reappoint EDS No. 2 board members
Uvalde County Commissioners, meeting Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom of the county courthouse, reappointed Kay Campbell, Wendi Hightower and James Jeffery Santleben to two-year terms on the board of Emergency Services District No. 2. Rounding out the five-member board are Terry Carson and Leonard Mikeska, with terms set to expire at the end of 2025. Voters […]
Methodist chancel choir presenting cantata
FREEThe Uvalde Methodist Church chancel choir will present the Easter cantata “Blessed” by Joel Raney in two performances at 7 p.m. April 17-18 at Uvalde Methodist Church, 301 N. High St. Admission is free, but the church will accept a freewill offering. Several guest instrumentalists from San Antonio will join the 20- to 25-member choir, known for its rich […]
Are you trusting your instincts or God?
Pastor's ColumnHave you ever tried assembling a piece of furniture without first glancing at the instructions or attempted to go on a road trip without first looking up directions? It would be very difficult, if not impossible to do or get to your destination. Yet, this is how we often try living our own lives — not knowing where we’re going […]
Uvalde works on streets, sewer and water lines
Remember When?10 years ago Thursday, April 9, 2015 $2.9 million backlog: Court chipping away at case load – The city of Uvalde has reduced delinquent municipal court fees by roughly $850,000 over the last five years, but $2.9 million in outstanding fines remain to be cleared from the books. In 2010, the city of Uvalde contracted with Linebarger Goggan Blair and […]
Meyer brothers claim final hog-catching title
Longtime competitors retire after 21 years in ringJason and Bobby Meyer of Sabinal claimed the Ultimate Hog Catching Gold Belt Buckle for the fourth — and self-proclaimed final — time at the Wild Hog Festival in March. The brothers, who began collecting belt buckles in 2004, estimate they’ve won around 60 buckles combined. “We’ve hunted, trapped, fished all of our lives and just know how the hogs […]
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