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Former Robb fourth-grade teacher Mercedes Salas has spent more than three years in therapy, trying to come to terms with the horror that unfolded directly across the hallway from her classroom 106, and the fact that the 18-year-killer attacked the same classroom 111 in which Salas had taught him eight years earlier. The teacher’s therapist counseled her to put the […]
10 Years ago: Uvalde event raises $20K for cancer society
10 Years ago Thursday, April 21, 2016 Uvalde event raises $20K for cancer society – Dozens of cancer survivors proved they have a lot of fight left as they walked the first lap of the 2016 Uvalde Relay for Life event to Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song.” The celebration of life took place Friday at the Uvalde County Fairplex from 6 […]
Pastor’s column: Jesus, as Shepherd, leads the way
Readings: Acts 2:36-41, Ps 23, 1 Pt 2:20-25, Jn 10:1-10 For this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps.” Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. The readings are about Jesus the Good Shepherd who leads his flock away from danger into abundant life. This applies to pastors […]
Editorial: Drought hitting regions’ resorts
Uvalde County’s diminished rivers are taking a toll on area resorts, as evidenced by the recent bankruptcy filing by Frio Country Resort in Concan. FCR Partners LP, which operates cabins, lodges, homes and RV sites on 32.5 acres along the Frio River, sought Chapter 11 reorganization on April 6, one day before the property was scheduled to be auctioned at […]
Uvalde High School Illusions place ninth at state
The Uvalde Illusions, Uvalde High School’s winter guard and percussion ensemble, placed ninth out of 12 groups at Texas Educational Colorguard Association state competition on April 11 in Kingsville. “The students fundraised everything to make this season happen. Fundraising to purchase music, uniforms, props, meals and transportation,” band director Marcos Molina said. “Every student worked past what they thought was […]
Private schools
Sacred Heart Leigh Walters Sacred Heart Catholic School is having their annual science fair on Wednesday. Science fairs are an exciting opportunity for elementary students to explore their natural curiosity and develop critical thinking skills through hands-on experimentation. Leigh Walters’ third- and fourth-grade students thrive when working on projects that allow them to investigate real-world phenomena, whether testing how different […]
Utopia ISD tennis team serves up gold medals
The Utopia High School tennis team recently dominated the regional meet bringing home two golds and three silvers to qualify for the state contest. Kinsley Cox won first in girls singles while Lawson Leavelle took the boys singles. Leighton Leavelle placed second in girls singles. Katie McNeil and Macee Rhodes won second in girls doubles with Max Feller and Hallie […]
Five Knippa tennis players headed to state competition
The Knippa Independent School District high school tennis team competed at district April 7-8 in Uvalde, where the boys’ varsity team won their division. Four boys and one girl then headed to Bryan to compete in regional tennis tournament April 17-18. All five students will advance to the state tournament May 7-8 in San Antonio at Blossom Center. Madison Speer […]
River City Ringers to perform free concert
FREEThe River City Ringers, a handbell ensemble from San Antonio, will perform at 7 p.m. May 2 at Uvalde Methodist Church, 301. N. High St. The concert, like all River City Ringers performances, is free to attend, but the 501c3 nonprofit organization will accept donations. The program is styled “Feels Like” and will focus on themes of anticipation, rage, joy, […]
27-year-old man arrested for Sabinal stabbing
A Center Food Mart clerk in Sabinal was taken to University Hospital in San Antonio after 27-year-old Nicholas Alexander Gonzales allegedly stabbed the man in the chest with a switch blade on the evening of April 17. The incident, according to Sabinal police chief Jesus “Chuy” Reyes, comes a little more than a year after Gonzales was arrested for allegedly […]
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