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For several years now, I have questioned the need for fourth-place teams from each district to advance to post-season playoff competition. When I was in high school, only the district champions advanced. Then, the University Interscholastic League decided to include all the champions and the runner-up teams. About 10 years ago, they expanded the playoffs to the top four teams. […]
Leader-News offers candidates one-time free announcement
The Uvalde Leader-News gives each political candidate the opportunity to announce his candidacy one time, free of charge, as a news story before early voting starts. Because early voting for the March 3, 2026, political party primary elections begins Feb. 17, 2026, free announcements must appear no later than the Feb. 15 edition. Candidates may schedule an interview with newspaper […]
Postal Service elves facilitating letters to Santa
Santa Claus is accepting letters facilitated by the U.S. Postal Service via their annual Operation Santa campaign, seeking to help children in need obtain gifts through the sponsorship of generous online donors. Children in need in Uvalde, as well as across the nation, may write to Santa Claus to ask for clothes, toys, or other presents. The U.S. Post Office […]
Submit letters to Santa via newspaper by Dec. 8
Children from toddlers through second grade can send their letters to Santa via the Uvalde Leader-News. We’ll give them a quick peek before forwarding them to the North Pole so Santa receives them in time for Christmas. Parents and teachers should type children’s letters and submit them by Dec. 8 via e-mail to: santa@ulnnow.com . Letters will appear in the […]
Beth Larner
Elizabeth Kay “Beth” Kugler Larner, 76, of Schertz, formerly of Uvalde, died Nov. 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 14, 1948, in Galveston to Betty (Allert) and Robert Kugler. She married Thomas “Tommy” Larner on May 22, 1970, in Abilene, beginning a 55-year marriage rooted in faith, love, and shared ministry. She graduated from Cheyenne Central […]
Schools plan Christmas concerts
Newspaper staff updated this story at 6:20 p.m. Dec. 3 to remove information about the school district’s Tamalada, which is not expected to take place this year after all. As winter break draws nearer, Uvalde schools are celebrating the holiday season with caroling, concerts and more. Continue reading for a guide to upcoming school events in town. Dec. […]
UHS cheerleaders head to Philadelphia, Honolulu
Five Uvalde High School cheerleaders will perform at upcoming parades in Pennsylvania and Hawaii after earning All-American titles for their superior skills, leadership and spirit. Junior varsity captain Kaycee Litterer, a sophomore, will join 140 other All-Americans in Philadelphia on Nov. 27 for the city’s Thanksgiving parade – the longest-running Thanksgiving parade in the country. Summer Knape, Krystalynn Alejandro, […]
Editorial: Thankful for those who focus on others
Like most national holidays, Thanksgiving has evolved with time. Celebrants at Plymouth Colony more than 400 years ago would scarcely recognize today’s holiday table. Without feathers or fur – turkey, goose, duck and venison – the Pilgrims might turn up their noses. Especially those fond of seafood like lobster, mussels and clams, which in 1621 were plentiful in New England. […]
City won’t pick up trash on Thanksgiving
The city of Uvalde will adjust its sanitation schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday. The sanitation department will not pick up trash on the holiday, Nov. 27, to allow staff time with their families. Crews will instead collect Thursday routes the day before, Wednesday, Nov. 26. Regular pickup will resume Friday, Nov. 28. The city asks residents to set out containers […]
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