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For the first time ever, the Uvalde youth basketball camp will be a camp for both boys and girls. This year’s hoops camp is scheduled for June 24-26 in Harvey Kinchlow Gym. “We decided to combine the camps into one camp in an effort to get the most out of the camp for the kids,” said Uvalde High School boys […]
Sports fans: New rule says to behave or be gone
Game officials can now oust unruly fans from school sporting events without issuing a warning. According to legislation passed last month by the Texas legislature, a referee, judge, or official may have a spectator removed from an extra-curricular event without warning. This new rule goes into effect for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Prior to this new law, game officials […]
Cindy Jacobs
Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Jacobs, 61, of Uvalde, died on May, 18, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio. She was born on Sept. 25, 1963, in San Antonio to Elizabeth Ann “Pepper” (Kincaid) and James Ray Maner. She married David Dwayne Jacobs on Dec. 1, 1984. She enjoyed dancing, barbecuing, and spending time with her two children as well as […]
Castano learns confidence through jiu jitsu
Malachi Castano is a confident young man. Much of that confidence comes from what he has learned through many years of competition in the sport of jiu jitsu. Though only 18 years old, the 2025 Uvalde High School graduate has won over 150 jiu jitsu matches and has claimed several national titles. “I have been around the mat all my […]
UCAD to discuss 2026 budget, meeting dates
News BriefsThe Uvalde County Appraisal District directors will meet at 6 p.m. June 11 to consider the proposed 2026 budget, which increased by $51,972 over the current budget of $1,654,683, and the dates of future board meetings. Directors will meet at the appraisal district board room on 209 N. High St. The board will also hold a closed session regarding pending […]
Mariachi Los Coyotes honored as Texas Music Scholars
The Texas Music Educators Association recognized 15 Uvalde High School students as Texas Music Scholars for exhibiting outstanding qualities in scholastic merit, musicianship, and citizenship in their school and community. Recognized students include senior violinists Jayro Del Valle, Arianna Ovalle, and Natalie Ramos; junior violinists Sophia Talavera, Abigail Lopez, and Grayce Castillon, guitarist Luis De La Cruz Reyna, and vihuelista […]
Betty L. Tidwell
Betty Lou Laman Tidwell, 87, of Brackettville, died on May 14, 2025, at her residence. There will be a celebration of life at 11 a.m. on June 18 at the Brackettville Church of Christ. She was born on July 22, 1937, in Fort Hancock to Clara (Duke) and Roland Laman. She spent her childhood years in Spofford and married Marcus […]
Uvalde residents detain migrant
After a chase involving the U.S. Border Patrol ended June 3 near Ofelia’s Restaurant, two local residents detained one of several individuals who fled from a blue Ford Focus. Uvalde residents Michael Ruiz and Antonio Sanchez say they found the man hiding in a bush near the intersection of Modesta and Claudia streets shortly before 5 p.m. and held him […]
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