Zamora invites public to local U.S. Army birthday celebration

By neil sturdevant | on June 12, 2025

Uvalde County veterans service officer Everardo “Lalo” Zamora invites the public to First State Bank of Uvalde at 10 a.m. June 13 to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. The Army, established in 1775, is scheduled to officially celebrate its birthday June 14 with a parade and live music, speakers and fireworks on the National Mall in Washington, […]

TEA releases end-of-course state testing scores

By neil sturdevant | on June 12, 2025

The Texas Education Agency released State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, end-of-course test results June 10. Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District families can view Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, English 2 and U.S. History exams scores online through Skyward Family Access, or through TEA at texasassessment.gov/ . Families will need an access code, posted on student report […]

‘Midget Power’ rodeo set June 14 at fairplex

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By neil sturdevant | on June 12, 2025

Midget Power will be live Saturday, June 14 at the Uvalde County Arena at the Fairplex, presenting a rodeo with comedy and musical acts. Midget Power de los Enanitos Toreros Chihuahuenses performers have been touring cities in Texas over the last weeks. Presale tickets are $28 for adults and $18 for children ages 3-13. There is no ticket cost for […]