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The 2026-27 Uvalde High School varsity and junior varsity cheer squads are preparing for the upcoming school year, with the varsity team traveling to Universal Cheerleaders Association camp in July and the junior varsity squad participating in a home summer camp. The varsity squad, under the direction of coach Michelle Cerna, will attend UCA Cheer Camp July 21-24 at the […]
Southwest Texas College men’s team places 12th at CNFR
Southwest Texas College capped the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming, with multiple national honors, although a controversial ruling cost Cade Sandstrom a go at the team roping title. An official flagged Sandstrom’s third-round team roping run, resulting in a “no time” for an alleged crossfire violation. The official ruled Sandstrom, the heeler, roped the steer’s feet before the […]
Meyer places first in five youth rodeo events
Joleigh Meyer claimed first place in five different events to top all competitors in the first Uvalde Youth Rodeo points night staged June 16 in the Uvalde County Fairplex Arena. Meyer placed first in the 7-year-olds and under girls age division of dummy roping, cloverleaf barrels, straight barrels, poles and goat slapping. TG Crain and Alfonso Ortega won first place […]
Fred Woodrow
FREERichard “Fred” Woodrow, 87, of Sabinal died on June 16, 2026, at University Health in San Antonio. He was born on June 9, 1939, in Uvalde to Eva L. (Person) and Walter G. Woodrow. The family described the U.S. Army veteran as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, gentle soul, and honorable cowboy who loved his country. He is survived […]
Esther T. Soto
FREEEsther Trevino Soto, 80, of Uvalde, died on June 19, 2026, at Community Care Center of Hondo. Visitation began June 27 and will continue from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 26 at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. June 29 at Sacred Heart Catholic […]
Rojelio M. Martinez
FREERojelio Martinez, 71, of Uvalde died June 19, 2026, at his residence. He was born on June 18, 1955, in Uvalde to Alejandra (Martinez) and Jesus Martinez. He married Alicia (Navejaro) June 12, 1981, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family described him as a warm, outgoing sports fan who loved being in the company of others and watching baseball […]
Donna M. Gwinn
FREEDonna Marie Thompson Gwinn, 68, of Uvalde, died on June 19, 2026, at her residence. Services are under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, and a complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.
Marylou Estrada
FREEMarylou Estrada, 84, of Uvalde died June 16, 2026, at 214 Martin. She was born on Dec. 17, 1941, in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Paula (Alvarez) and Jose Francisco Estrada. She is survived by her son, Jose Contreras and wife, Mary, of Troy, Illinois; daughter, Lisa Rafinski of Chicago, Illinois; three sisters, Ynez Sanchez of Chicago, Illinois, Hilda Navarro of […]
City celebrating July 4 downtown
FREEThe city of Uvalde and the Main Street Uvalde program are celebrating Independence Day July 4 with family friendly events at the downtown plaza.
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