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Marisa Cervantes of Uvalde announces the engagement of her daughter, Gabriela Gonzales, to Michael Derek Sandoval II, son of Norma Jean and Derek Sandoval of Uvalde. The bride-elect graduated from Uvalde High School in 2016. She recently earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she is employed as a researcher. The prospective […]
County clerk cites low staff wages, asks for raises
Williams says she will share her salary with staff if neededUvalde County Clerk Donna Williams says she will give up about a quarter of her salary if needed to boost pay for her staff after repeated requests for raises have gone unanswered. Williams told county officials her five-person staff is among the lowest-paid in the county. She and her employees spoke at budget hearings July 23 and Aug. 25, asking […]
Two thirds of Uvalde high schoolers fail summer STAAR tests
Uvalde high schoolers’ summer STAAR scores are out, and are worse than spring’s – about two thirds of students failed Algebra I and English I, and even more failed English II. These scores are from makeup sessions in June for students who missed the initial testing period for any of the required subjects: algebra, English, U.S. history and biology. They […]
John Hillis
John Lee “Pop” Hillis, 82, of Utopia, died Aug. 23, 2025, at his residence. There will be a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on Sept. 7 at Utopia Church of Christ. He was born Nov. 28, 1942, in Uvalde, to Inez (Miller) and Barnes Hillis. He married Judy Heideman on Dec. 16, 1961, at the Utopia Church of […]
Lobos begin district volleyball at Pleasanton
The Uvalde Lobos will begin their District 27-4A volleyball campaign on Set. 9 when they travel to Pleasanton to take on the Pleasanton Eagles. Varsity action is set to begin at 6 p.m., while the two sub-varsity matches are set for a 5 p.m. start. Following their district opener, the Lobos will go back on the road to face the […]
Defining defensive pass interference
What is defensive pass interference? Recently, during a college football game, I received a text message from my daughter in Corpus Christi. Julie asked me, “Daddy, what is pass interference?” Her question was in reference to a call that had been made by the officials in the contest we both were watching. My response was, “Julie, in my opinion, pass […]
Calendar
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 Sept. 10, 17, 24 The Herby Ham Activity Center’s crocheting club, The Yarn Whisperers, will meet at 9 a.m. to crochet. Beginners are welcome to attend. Sept. 11, 18, 25 UVALDE WOMEN’S CANCER Support Group will meet 7 […]
County officials holding public budget hearing
Uvalde County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed $65 million budget when they meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 8 at the courthouse. They are expected to adopt the budget and an over $1.5 million salary fund that includes a 5 percent cost-of-living raise. Commissioners will also hear a report from the Uvalde County Election Commission, which interviewed […]
Treviño, Alejandro to lead Knippa school UIL programs
KnippaAfter a previous exciting year for Knippa School in University Interscholastic League Academics, this year’s leadership will look different. Knippa mathematics teacher Lory Zimmerman retired after five years as UIL director and 39 years in the classroom. She also served as a coach for mathematics, speaking and congress. In her final year of coaching, Knippa took first place at district, […]
Jose A. Martinez
Jose Armin Martinez, 93, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on Sept. 1, 2025, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Visitation was held at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary scheduled for 7 p.m. same evening. A private family viewing was scheduled for 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. A Mass […]
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