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Sabinal Independent School District leaders named coach Hank Stiteler athletic director. Out of 34 applicants for the position, Stiteler was one of five interviewed, then one of two semi-finalists. Stiteler is a veteran Texas coach and educator with 23 years of experience developing student athletes through leadership, loyalty, accountability, and the ACES philosophy. He is a Hondo High School graduate […]
Concan, Reagan Wells get over 4 inches of rain
Hail storm in north Uvalde kicks off week of rainRainfall amounts varied widely last week even for those just a few miles apart, but long time rain reporters were excited to record over 4 inches of rain near Concan and Regan Wells. Nancy Feely at River Rim Resort, about five miles from Concan, reported 4.5 inches of rain from a series of storms, boosting the Frio River. “It’s been […]
Commissioners to discuss animal control
FREEUvalde County Commissioners will review the annual audit, consider infrastructure bids and discuss animal control issues when they meet at 10 a.m. April 27 at the courthouse. They will consider naming the county park in Knippa “Gembler Park.” Executive director Kristi Gerdes will present the proposed 2026 budget for the Texas Hill Country River Region, which manages the county’s hotel […]
City may amend grant contract
FREEUvalde City Council members will discuss and may act on what appears to be an amended contract with EMC Strategy Group LLC for grant services when they meet at 6 p.m. April 28 at city hall. Per the contract, the city would pay EMC $6,000 per month in year one, $6,500 in year two and $7,000 in year three, plus […]
UMH board votes to seek new CEO
Uvalde Memorial Hospital board members in a regular meeting April 21 agreed to replace chief executive officer Adam Apolinar. The move comes after months of contention between the medical staff and board. The medical staff last December in an 11-2 decision issued a vote of no confidence in Apolinar, based on what was described as, “Issues related to professionalism, communication, […]
Uvalde Relay for Life raises $50K
Uvalde Relay for Life, a fundraising event that celebrates cancer survivors and honors those who died while battling the disease, raised $50,517 for the American Cancer Society. Around 700 people attended the April 17 walk, but fundraising efforts happened long before the event. Teams held burger plate sales and rubber ducky races ahead of the event, and by April 10, […]
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