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With just months left in his third and final term, Rep. Tony Gonzales announced his resignation on April 13, succumbing to mounting pressure from his peers over allegations of sexual harassment. “There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my […]
Reyes seeks orange flag donations for awareness effort
FREEArnulfo “Arnie” Reyes, the sole survivor of Room 111 at Robb Elementary, is asking the community to help fund an orange flag display in the name of gun violence prevention. “As we near the most painful day that Uvalde has ever seen, I come on here to ask for your support … to help with my project of orange flags […]
Cactus Jack rodeo coming to Uvalde
FREEThe Cactus Jack Foundation will present its 14th PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding event May 1-2 at the Uvalde County Fairplex after a ranch bronc riding showdown April 30. The doors open at 6 p.m. each day, while the April 30 show begins at 7 p.m. and the May 1-2 shows at 7:30 p.m. Daily general admission tickets are $20, while […]
Former Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell dies at 77
FREEThe longest serving county constitutional judge in Texas history, Bill Mitchell died April 10 after a seven-year struggle against cancer. Mitchell was 77. Mitchell’s son Gatlan made the announcement via social media, writing that his father died at 9:25 a.m. at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. The family had been at his bedside for the last 10 days. “It is […]
Early voting begins April 20 for school board races
Early voting for school board elections begins April 20, and races in Uvalde and Nueces Canyon’s school districts are contested. Election day is May 2. Early voting runs through April 28, though polling places will be closed April 21 for San Jacinto Day. The last day to request a ballot by mail is April 20, and ballots must be received […]
Quiroba marks 100th birthday
Growing up, Frances Gomez Quiroba always wanted to be 15. On March 24, she surpassed that milestone, celebrating her 100th birthday with four gatherings, including a backyard barbecue and a pizza celebration that honored her late son’s wish. Quiroba was wheeled into the Leader-News office for an interview on March 26, just a day after she attended physical therapy for […]
UCISD’s Hinojosa happy to be back
It’s been nearly 20 years since Juan Hinojosa ended his career as Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s head football coach, but he says he’s been looking for an excuse to come back for the last 10. “I’ve never really separated from here,” he said. UCISD’s board of trustees announced Hinojosa as their pick for interim superintendent on March 2 after […]
Sabinal school board to vote on new athletic director
FREESabinal Independent School District’s board of trustees will consider a number of hiring and personnel decisions at their April 13 meeting, including granting the superintendent summer hiring authority. Jeff Kowalski, SISD’s current head football coach and athletic director, is retiring after six years with the district. During the meeting, the trustees will vote to hire his replacement, along with teachers […]
City hosting free Earth Day nature walk
FREEThe City of Uvalde Parks and Recreation department will host a free Earth Day Family Nature Walk from 4 to 6 p.m. April 22 at the Uvalde Rotary Club amphitheater at Uvalde Memorial Park. The event is part of the Nature Academy program. Organizers invite families to explore nature and celebrate Earth Day together. “We’ll be turning our walk into […]
Easter storms bring 1.48 inches of rain to Uvalde
Storms on Easter weekend, April 4-5, deposited 1.48 inches of rain on parts of Uvalde, bringing the year-to-date precipitation total to 3.47. The tally lands about 0.94 inches below the 100-year average of 4.41 inches. About 1,141 homes, including the north side of Uvalde, lost power starting around 12:30 p.m. due to a broken crossarm, a horizontal beam on poles […]
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