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Fructuoso Lopez Sanchez Sr., 70, of Uvalde died on July 10, 2026, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Services are under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. He was born on Jan. 26, 1956, in Hermanas, Coahuila, Mexico, to Maria Del Refugio (Lopez) and Fructuoso Sanchez. He married Silvia Garcia on Nov. 5, 1973, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico He is survived by […]
Evaristo H. Jalomo
FREEEvaristo Hernandez Jalomo, 92, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died on July 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Sabinal on Oct. 26, 1933, to Amada (Hernandez) and Hilario Jalomo. He and his wife, Mary Ann, dominated the dance floor, sharing contagious joy. It wasn’t uncommon for people to stop and watch the dance partners. He held […]
Janis B. Banner
FREEJanis Beth Capps Banner, 88, was born April 7, 1938, in Mason, Texas, and passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. Capps and Dorothy Saunders Capps; her husband, Macon Banner; and her daughter, Jessica Blair Jones Wright. Raised on a ranch near Batesville, Texas, Janis graduated from Uvalde […]
Need to know: insurance, cleanup and resources
The Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company has bad news for area homeowners: you typically need a separate flood insurance policy to make a claim.
Gov. Abbott issues major disaster declaration in Uvalde
Officials announce donation, recovery resourcesAbbott announced a major disaster declaration and requested federal aid for 28 counties, including Uvalde, on July 17 after days of flash floods ravaged Texas.
Resiliency center offering community support
FREEThe Uvalde Together Resiliency Center at 2104 E. Main St. is accepting walk-ins from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21-24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25. Director Jayme Johnston invites anyone needing support in the wake of catastrophic flooding to visit the center at 2104 E. Main St. Johnston said center staff plan to offer snacks, a […]
Batesville underwater after Leona floods
Residents say they had “no warning”The Leona River flooded nearly the entire town of Batesville overnight July 17, and some residents said they had no idea until water was at their doorsteps.
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