A 1,720-acre tract of unimproved ranch land within a mile of Garner State Park has become Uvalde County’s second state park, following its purchase by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The announcement came last week after more than a year of negotiations to acquire the site to be called Bear Creek State Park. TPWD purchased the ranch, once owned by […]

Uvalde city manager Vince DiPiazza, during a city council meeting on Aug. 26, announced his resignation effective in 60 days. DiPiazza said his reasons were personal, but said the move was solely his decision. He intends to pursue other opportunities in the city management field. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve the good people of Uvalde,” DiPiazza wrote […]

If voters approve, three constitutional amendments in November could cost county entities over $215.6 million in net taxable market value. Uvalde County Appraisal District chief appraiser Roberto Valdez told the board of directors that Texas Senate Bill 4 would increase the homestead exemption on primary residences for school district taxes up to $140,000 from the current $100,000, while state Senate […]

An amber-lettered sign warns motorists of coming constriction on U.S. Highway 90, as Texas Department of Transportation plans to begin a one-year, $3.1 million sidewalk project Sept. 2. Work will span both sides of the highway between Farm to Market Road 481 by Ophelia’s Restaurant on West Main/Highway 90 and Wood Street on East Main/Highway 90. The plan is part […]