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Johnny Amaro Jr., 63, of Uvalde died on August 30, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Jan. 26, 1962, in San Marcos, to Shirley (Zavala) and Johnny Amaro, Sr. He is survived by three daughters, Priscilla Amaro and husband, Josue Chavez, of Uvalde, Cheryl Amaro and husband, Brandon Valdez, of Edinburg, and Valerie Martinez and […]
Ray M. Langford
Ray Milton Langford, 79, of Reagan Wells died on Sept. 3, 2025, at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. A memorial service will be held Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Getty Street Church of Christ in Uvalde. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. Service arangements are under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will […]
Getting an ‘Early Start’ makes for better days
Early riser and getting an early start has always seemed to be a trait I cannot break, even in retirement. For many years now it has been my routine to include in my morning ritual… reading Max Lucado’s devotional. Lucado is a best-selling author and the current Pastor at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, and his daily devotionals appear […]
Christians should not fear day of judgment
Pastor's ColumnRather, like John, say ‘Amen! Come Lord Jesus!’ The term “Judgment Day” tends to carry a looming, dark connotation. As believers, we acknowledge that a day of judgment is indeed coming – the Scriptures make this clear – but I propose to you today that this day of judgment should not be a fearful reality for those who follow Christ. […]
Students get a head start at local learning center
At the Uvalde Head Start Center, staff members’ favorite part of their job is watching their students grow up. “We hit fine motor, the cognitive, the social-emotional, the physical development. We hit all the domains,” said Pearl Moreno, center service manager. “You see them transition from the baby room to the toddler room, from the toddler to the Pre-K room. […]
Coyotes, Owls headed for 100th football showdown
The Uvalde Coyotes will host the Hondo Owls in Uvalde High School’s home opener on Sept. 12 in the Honey Bowl. Kick-off for the contest will be at 7 p.m. This year’s meeting between the Coyotes and the Owls will be the 100th time for the two high schools to battle in high school varsity football. See the sponsorship page […]
Uvaldeans open district team tennis with a victory
The Uvalde High School tennis team opened District 27-4A team tennis competition with a 17-1 win over the Carrizo Springs Wildcats. Coach Madelynn Mize’s Uvaldeans won all seven doubles matches, while they won 10 out of 11 singles matches. “It was a good sweep of our first district match,” said Coach Mize. “There was a lot of teamwork and beautiful […]
Three men, age 25, killed in area wrecks
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating three fatal crashes over the Labor Day Weekend, including two on U.S. Highway 57 in Zavala County and one on U.S. Highway 277. Three men, all age 25, were killed, including David Elizondo and Oscar Rodriguez III, both of Eagle Pass, and Omar Tarid from Richmond. Highway 57 wrecks On Aug. 30 […]
Uvalde hosting third no-fee cleanup Sept. 13
Uvalde residents who subscribe to city trash pickup can haul unwanted couches, tables and other bulky items to the city landfill for free disposal Saturday, Sept. 13. The city offers the no-fee cleanup quarterly for utility customers, with the final 2025 date planned Dec. 6. Saturday hours run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the landfill, 3774 Farm to […]
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