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Uvalde native Ernest Servantes Jr.’s Burnt Bean Co. used to claim the best barbecue in south central Texas. Now, after topping Texas Monthly’s top 50 list, it’s time to drop the “south central.” The Seguin-based restaurant just took the number one spot in Texas Monthly’s top 50 barbecue list, four years after placing fourth in the last edition. The restaurant […]
Newspaper seeking area rain, weather reporters
The Uvalde Leader-News is seeking volunteers to report on rainfall amounts and weather status. Area residents with access to a rain gauge can call the office at 830-278-3335 or e-mail mgarcia@ulnnow.com for inclusion. Anyone who lives in or around Carrizo Springs, Crystal City, Uvalde, Batesville, Camp Wood, Concan, Knippa, La Pryor, Montell, Sabinal and Utopia is welcome to participate. Submitting […]
LeRoy and Lewis ranks second
Uvalde High School class of 2004 graduate Nathan Lewis’ restaurant, LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, ranked second in Texas Monthly’s list of the top 50 barbecue joints in the state. Before he was co-owner of the second best barbecue joint in Texas, he graduated ninth in his class at UHS. He was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, but recalls having […]
Fiber rush, shovels hit Uvalde
State law marks easements fair gameUvalde residents now have more options for internet service, but the expansion has come with community complaints about damaged yards and a lack of communication from contractors. Three companies – Lyte Fiber, Vero Fiber and Quest, a subcontractor for AT&T – are installing infrastructure across town, using utility easements and public rights-of-way. Assistant city manager Joe Cardenas said city staff […]
City plans to open pool June 14
The city of Uvalde swimming pool is set to open June 14, according to the city’s Facebook page. It will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. then from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, though hours may vary. City staff plans to close the pool by Aug. 31. Beginning Aug. 9, the pool will be open weekends only, […]
What happened to normal?
Pastor's ColumnRight after my late husband died in 2009, my mentor called to check on me. We had a good chat and then she said, “Kathleen, normal as you knew it is gone, and you will drive yourself crazy if you try looking for it.” Though I didn’t like what she said, somehow, I knew she was right. My life has […]
Rotary club invites public to groundbreaking for splash pad
FREE Ox Ranch owner donating $1.8 millionOx Ranch, the Rotary Club of Uvalde, Strickland Construction and Design LLC and the city of Uvalde invite the public to the 4 p.m. June 19 groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8 million, 4,200-square-foot splash pad at El Jardín de los Héroes Park. Rotarian and project contractor Joe Strickland said the splash pad should be finished in December. Brent Oxley, owner […]
County discussing tax plan, $9.9 million bonds
Uvalde County Commissioners will deliberate passing a resolution and posting a notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation for up to $9.9 million and adopting the 2025 tax planning calendar when they meet June 9 at the courthouse. Commissioners moved forward May 12 with plans to issue $9.9 million in bonds to cover capital improvements at the courthouse, jail, […]
City council to discuss AI use, utility bill processing
The Uvalde City Council is expected on June 10 to award a contract for auditing services, then consider outsourcing utility billing and updating the employee handbook to prohibit the use of AI, artificial intelligence. City officials meet at 6 p.m. in the second floor chambers at city hall. City staff said June 3 the elevator modernization, which began April 15, […]
Youth rodeo club announces summer schedule
The Uvalde Youth Rodeo Club has announced its schedule for the 2025 summer rodeo season. June 17 is the date for the first of three points-night competition in the Arena at the Uvalde County Fairplex. The other point-night competition dates are June 24 and July 1. Divisions for UYRC competition will include lead-line, 7-year-olds and under, 8- to 10-year-olds, 11- […]
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