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Briscoe Animal Resource Center’s $3 million 10,000 square-foot new building, the Janey Briscoe Marmion Memorial Shelter at 1409 N. Camp St., is nearly complete and organizers said they expect to open by February 2026. With kennels, play yards, bathing and laundry facilities, a specialized sanitation system, and separate areas for BARC volunteers and city animal control officers, the project has […]
State subpoenas 75 in police officer’s trial
The state of Texas issued 75 subpoenas this month to law enforcement officers, survivors, victims’ family members and more, compelling them to testify in the trial of school police officer Adrian Gonzales, set to begin Jan. 5. Gonzales is charged with 29 counts of child endangerment and abandonment for his role in the Robb Elementary School shooting response on May […]
WWII veteran Bermea, 98, lives active life
Gilbert C. Bermea Sr. will be 99 on Jan. 10, and he still keeps his mind and body active. A World War II veteran and former U.S. Army master sergeant, he keeps limber with stretches and enjoys daily walks in the sunshine. Bermea lost his wife of about 69 years in February 2015, but he still lives at home. He […]
El Progreso Memorial Library receives $100,000 grant
El Progreso Memorial Library received a $100,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority during a Dec. 16 ceremony in the rotunda. The donation will be used for the library’s Next Generation campaign, which has collected about $3 million towards its $5.6 million goal. The campaign aims to upgrade and expand the existing building. Proposed improvements include expanding the Virginia […]
Audrey M. Aguilera
Audrey Marie Aguilera, 42, of Uvalde died on Dec. 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 19, 1983, in Uvalde to Zinna (Rodriguez) and Juan G. Aguilera. She is survived by her mother, of Uvalde; two daughters, Nevaeh Aguilera and Madison Herrera, both of Uvalde; sister, Amy Leigh Aguilera and husband, Jeronimo Coronado, of Uvalde; and five […]
UHS hosts wrestling competition on Jan. 7
Uvalde High School will host wrestling competition in Harvey Kinchlow Gym on Jan. 7. Beeville Jones and San Antonio Churchill will be on hand to take on Coach Kenneth Childs’ Coyotes and Lobos. Action will get underway at 3 p.m. The Uvaldeans will come into the competition following Jan. 2-3 action in the Converse Judson Invitational meet. On Jan. 10, […]
Newspaper’s school reporter seeking good news
Dear Uvalde: I’ve been writing about education and public safety for the Leader-News for the last six months. I’d like to ask you to write back to me. This is a formal invitation to any and everyone to share their good news from Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District. Does your first-grader love the new lunch menu? Is your campus garden […]
Runyen to speak about weather at EOC meeting
Jason Runyen of the National Weather Service will brief Uvalde County Emergency Operations Center volunteers on weather programs and projects during a meeting set at 10 a.m. Jan. 15 at the county building, 207 S. Getty St. Volunteers typically include first responders, city, county and school representatives, and elected officials. NWS Austin/San Antonio meteorologist-in-charge Pat Vesper announced Nov. 17 that […]
Knippa Elementary wins District 31A academic contest
KnippaKnippa Elementary School continued their streak of district titles in academic University Interscholastic League by netting 580 points at the district meet on Wednesday Dec. 10. In fifth-grade art competition, Nayan Garg placed second. Fifth-grade chess, Jeremiah Garza placed second while Nicolas Reyes finished in fifth place. Fifth-grade social studies, Levi Guerrero placed fifth while the team of Guerrero, Christopher […]
Lobos host Del Rio girls in soccer Jan. 13
The Uvalde Lobos will take on the Del Rio Queens in girls soccer competition at the Uvalde High School soccer field on Jan. 13. Kick-off time for the varsity match is set for 6:30 p.m., while the junior varsity teams will do battle starting at 5 p.m. Coach Keith Pendleton’s Lobos will come into the Del Rio match following Jan. […]
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