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Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District trustees approved transferring hiring powers June 4 to UCISD Superintendent Ashley Chohlis between June 5 and Sept. 1. Chohlis said trustees will receive weekly emails with information about new hires as part of her superintendent’s report. Trustees can object to hires by requesting a special meeting or blocking the contract outright within 48 hours. Trustee […]
Herby Ham hosting lotería fundraiser
The Herby Ham Activity Center will host a lotería fundraiser from 3 to 6 p.m. June 29. For $20, players will receive two cards, which may be purchased beforehand at the center or at the door. The event will include door prizes and other games. Refreshments and food will be sold during the event, and the center asks that attendees […]
Three area residents earn Angelo State University degrees
Two Uvalde residents and one from Concan were among the 876 graduates receiving 886 degrees from Angelo State University during the spring 2025 commencement ceremony held May 17 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo. Hunter Hobbs of Uvalde received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting. Olivia McNamara of Uvalde received a Bachelor of Science in agricultural science […]
Former Robb employee Franco paints path to healing
After surviving the second-deadliest K-12 school shooting in American history, Amy Franco struggled with both mental and physical trauma and dreaded going out in public. Three years later, with art on her mind and a paintbrush in her palm, El Progreso Memorial Library’s May artist of the month is beginning to move forward. At a reception held May 23, she […]
UIL OKs tech, safety upgrades for 2025
Wristband play-calling, guardian caps highlight major football rule changesTwo big things are coming to Texas high school football in 2025. The University Interscholastic League has approved the use of wearable technology for the purpose of play-calling. According to the UIL, coach-to-player communication will be allowed through one-way wearable technologies for games beginning in 2025. Unlike the National Collegiate Athletic Association-approved helmet communication technology, the UIL will allow wristband-like […]
Library hosts reading program, crafts, cupcake decorating, more
FREEJune is a busy month for El Progreso Memorial Library as it hosts a variety of events, ranging from reading hours for children to technology aid for senior citizens. The summer reading program kicked off last week, and pre-pals, for ages 4-6, will meet every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; pre-teens, for those 10-13, meet every Tuesday from […]
Uvalde, Sabinal students named to Sul Ross University dean’s list
Twelve Uvalde students and two Sabinal students made Sul Ross State University’s spring 2025 dean’s list, which requires full-time students to earn a 3.3 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. Uvalde students on the Rio Grande College campus who earned dean’s list honors include Brisa Barboza, Jennifer De Leon, Jazell Diaz, Alexis Escalera, Crescensio Estrada, Roy Falcon, Yvette Gomez, […]
Hefty grants available for fire departments, museums, libraries, more
The Lower Colorado River Authority plans to award two $100,000 grants to commemorate the grant program’s 30th anniversary. LCRA awards community grants twice a year to tax-exempt nonprofits such as volunteer fire departments, emergency responders, museums, civic groups and libraries, as well as local governments, schools and hospitals. The grants are not available to individuals, for-profit entities, professional associations, social […]
Uvalde youth basketball camps slated June 24-26
The Uvalde youth basketball camp is set for June 24-26 in Harvey Kinchlow Gym. For the first time ever, the hoops camp, sponsored by the Uvalde Consolidated Indepedent School District, will be a camp for both boys and girls. “In the past, Coach [Ramon] Buruato and I have held seperate camps, but we decided to combine things this year to […]
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To submit an event for publication in the Leader-News calendar, call managing editor Meghann Garcia at 830-278-3335 or email her at mgarcia@ulnnow.com June 16 A cupcake decorating class for adults is set from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at El Progreso Memorial Library meeting room. Attendees will learn to decorate cupcakes to look like succulents. The class is first come, first […]
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