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The Uvalde Lobos junior varsity notched a 30-20 basketball victory over the Floresville Jaguars in junior varsity basketball on Dec. 30 in Harvey Kinchlow Gym. Ahead by 1 point at halftime and by 3 points after three periods, the young Lobos outscored the Jaguars, 12-5, in the fourth period on the way to their hoops victory. Pilar Garcia and Corina […]
Flu, COVID shots available as respiratory illnesses peak
It’s respiratory sickness season, and insured individuals can receive a flu and/or COVID-19 shot from a number of local health care entities at little to no cost, while uninsured individuals can expect to pay anywhere from $30 to $142 for flu vaccines, and $178 to roughly $289 for the COVID-19 vaccine. Local pharmacies – H-E-B, Walmart and Walgreens – are […]
Coyotes lose to Marble Falls, 48-43
The Uvalde Coyotes made a big fourth-period comeback Dec. 29, but their rally fell short as they dropped a 48-43 basketball decision against the Marble Falls Mustangs in San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center. Marble Falls rallied from a 7-6 deficit at the end of the first period to take a 25-11 halftime lead. They extended their lead to 41-21 by […]
Coyotes debut in district basketball competition this week
District 27-4A basketball for the Uvalde Coyotes begins this week. On Jan. 6, the Coyotes will travel to Carrizo Springs to take on the Carrizo Springs Wildcats in their district opener. Tip-off time for the varsity game is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. The junior varsity teams are set to play at 4:30 p.m., while the freshman game is slated for […]
Lobos face Carrizo Springs in district road game
The Uvalde Lobos will begin the 2026 portion of their basketball schedule on Jan. 6 when they play the Carrizo Springs Wildcats on the road. Tip-off time for the District 27-4A varsity game is scheduled for 7 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., the Uvalde Maroon junior varsity will play Carrizo Springs, while the Uvalde White junior varsity team will take on […]
If you hear his voice, don’t harden your heart
Pastor's ColumnAs 2025 comes to an end, we have an opportune time to reflect on the year past and plan for the year ahead– possibly with some necessary adjustments. As part of your reflection, I encourage you to consider the instruction in Hebrews 3:7-19, “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts….” Before addressing the application, I want […]
UCISD board bids farewell to chief of finance
Uvalde school board members gave heartfelt goodbyes to district chief financial officer Pam Bendele at their Dec. 15 meeting, who resigned at the end of that month after 13 total years at the district. The superintendent said nobody had applied for her position, and the district is searching for a replacement. “I’ve always said I wish you would come manage […]
Beto Garza
Alberto “Beto” Garza, 64, of Uvalde died on Dec. 19, 2025, at University Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Jan. 6, 1961, in Eagle Pass to Juanita (Alonzo) and Gregorio Garza. He graduated from Eagle Pass High School and dedicated over 30 years of his life as a skilled carpenter at Southwest Texas College, where he later retired. […]
Resiliency center offering help during Robb-related trial
Director Jayme Johnston invites anyone needing support during the Robb Elementary-related trial of former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales to visit the Uvalde Together Resiliency Center at 2104 E. Main St. Johnston said center staff plan to offer extra support for the length of the trial, which began Jan. 5 in Corpus Christi. “The Uvalde Together Resiliency Center recognizes […]
Arturo Alonzo
Arturo Alonzo entered his heavenly home on Dec. 24, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born in Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico, on March 26, 1929, to Juan Hidalgo Alonzo and Socorro Garza. He married Concepcion Moreno on May 26, 1948. Arturo and Concha were married 63 years. Arturo is survived by sons Arturo Alonzo (Janie) from Austin, Juan Alonzo […]
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