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Buyers set a new record at the Uvalde County Junior Livestock Show, spending $1,426,144 to support youth in agriculture. The final total exceeds last year’s $1,364,132 by $62,012. Ten years ago, by comparison, 2016’s record-breaking sale total was $492,607. Texas Farm Store, Texas Ag Equipment, Oasis Outback, H4 Land & Cattle, South Texas Showdown, Tana and Bart Hutton, and Chad […]
Private school voucher applications open
Uvalde families can now apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts, providing up to $30,000 per student per year to offset private school costs — the moment public educators across the state have dreaded since the initiative passed in 2025. Students who are currently enrolled in or plan on switching to a private school are eligible to receive $10,474 for the […]
Library awaits new upgrades estimate
El Progreso Memorial Library is moving closer to a multimillion-dollar transformation, reworking design plans and awaiting updated cost estimates as it prepares for a renovation that would temporarily relocate library services and reshape the building for future generations. “After further evaluation, we have decided to prioritize addressing essential structural issues,” library director Tammie Sinclair stated. “As part of this revised […]
UMH board meets on personnel, potential conflicts
The Uvalde County Hospital Authority board of directors convened a special meeting at noon Feb. 5 focused on potential conflicts of interest and personnel matters, spending most of the meeting in closed session before taking no public action. The agenda listed several items eligible for closed-session discussion, including whether open-meeting deliberation regarding a contract for a prospective gift or donation […]
Southwest Texas College celebrates powerline graduates
Southwest Texas College honored 13 graduates from their powerline program at a Jan. 8 ceremony in the Briscoe Auditorium. Graduates included Silvestre G. Alvarez, Jacob N. Arzola, Jacqueline Briones, Julian A. Cantu, Zachary De Leon, David D. Jimenez, Adrian J. Longoria, Brandon M. Mendoza, Nathan Morris, Benjamin P. Puerta, Austin R. Reyes, Luis E. Sanchez and Luis A. Trinidad. Briones […]
UMH holding diabetes classes
Free hospital class will teach healthy eating , moreUvalde Memorial Hospital will host a free class for diabetics from 8 a.m. to noon March 13 in the second floor Education Room. The class will teach individuals of all ages about healthy eating and how to reduce the risk of disease-related complications. In addition to those subjects, participants will also learn the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 […]
Melissa A. Story
Melissa Ann Story, 61, of Sabinal died on Jan. 21, 2026, in San Antonio. She was born on Sept. 30, 1964, in Moore, California, to Patricia (Miceli) and Skip Bennett. She is survived by her husband, William Story of Sabinal; two sons, Gregory M. Story of San Antonio and Brandon D. Story of Sabinal; and brother, Chris Bennett of San […]
Walk with Christ to avoid life of condemnation
Pastor's ColumnAnd we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18. We see in this scripture that transformation or change happens when we allow the Holy Spirit to change us internally as we yield and surrender to the Lord […]
Knippa spotlight on seniors Emily Bennett, JW Beasley
KnippaThis week, Knippa High School’s senior spotlight features Emily Bennett and JW Beasley, recognizing their time as Rockcrushers and their involvement in academics, athletics, and FFA as they prepare for graduation. Emily Bennett Emily Bennett enrolled in the Knippa Independent School District in fifth grade. She has enjoyed spending time with her classmates during her eight years as a Rockcrusher. […]
County to consider renewing burn ban
Uvalde County Commissioners will consider renewing a ban on outdoor burning, whether to allow fireworks for the mid-February Lunar New Year holiday, and hear grant presentations when they meet at 10 a.m. Feb. 9 at the courthouse. If they renew the burn ban, it will be the first one issued this year, coming just as the one from fall of […]
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