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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales announced he would end his reelection bid on March 5, the day after he admitted to having an affair with his Uvalde aide who later committed suicide. Gonzales was set to face Brandon Herrera, the social media personality and firearm manufacturer known as the “AK Guy,” in the Republican runoff race for Texas’ 23rd congressional district. Herrera […]
Former athletic director returns as interim superintendent
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees chose Juan Hinojosa, former UCISD head football coach and athletic director, to serve as interim superintendent on March 2. Hinojosa, Ed.D., is the executive director of operations at Harlandale Independent School District in San Antonio. Prior to that he served as principal of Harlandale Middle School, and as a coach and […]
Six local races head to runoff
Six Uvalde County races will head to May 26 runoff elections after voters narrowed crowded primary fields March 3 in contests for county judge, county commissioner and justice of the peace. Republicans will hold runoff elections for county judge, Precinct 1 commissioner, Precinct 4 commissioner and Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, while Democrats will hold runoffs for Precinct 2 […]
Fundraiser nets pet rescues $2,300
Two Uvalde nonprofits, Flights to Furever and Pepe’s Pals Kitten Rescue, received a $2,300 donation from a fundraiser hosted by Oak & Iron Salon and Tattoo in Buffalo, New York. Funds were raised through a flash $100 tattoo sale where participants could select an animal-rescue themed design. The event also included a gift basket prize drawing. Nikki Witkowski, a New […]
Library offers spring break plans
El Progreso Memorial Library will host a myriad of free spring break activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9-13, and at 10 a.m. March 14. Special guests will be in attendance throughout the week, including a Houston-based herpetologist. In addition to guest appearances, the library will also offer its own literacy and hands-on nature activities. The library is […]
Rubber duck race raising funds for annual Uvalde Relay for Life
The Leona River will be the site of three rubber duck races beginning at 10:30 a.m. March 28 at the Rotary Amphitheater during the first-ever Rainey’s Rebels Rubber Ducky River Race. The event is a fundraiser Blair Dorris and her team organized to raise funds for the annual Uvalde Relay for Life cancer awareness event. The top three winners in […]
SWTX cybersecurity students to attend conference in California
Foundation sends five students and instructor to global eventFive Southwest Texas College cybersecurity students and their instructor will travel to San Jose, California, March 16-19 to attend the annual NVIDIA Global Technology Conference, one of the world’s largest gatherings focused on artificial intelligence, computing and emerging technology. The Uvalde-based Empowerment of Community and Action Foundation will cover travel, hotel accommodations, meals and conference registration for the group. Professor […]
Texas cutting sweets from SNAP benefits
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has announced restrictions on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program sweets purchases will take effect April 1. SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use Lone Star Cards to buy candy, gum or sweetened drinks. The policy bans purchases of beverages made with water that contain 5 grams or more of added sugar or […]
Power line route could cross Uvalde Estates
AEP Texas, CPS Energy file application for 300-mile transmission lineAEP Texas and CPS Energy filed an application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity on March 2 for the Howard-Solstice Transmission Line, a more than 300-mile high-voltage project with proposed routes that could cross parts of Uvalde County. The utilities identified Alternative Route 4 as their preferred option. The route would cross parts of Uvalde Estates, FM 117 and […]
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