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Coyotes win for the second time at Pearsall

Because of wet field conditions at Marvin Kolinek Field on April 10, the Uvalde Coyotes were forced to win a second time in District 27-4A play at Pearsall. The Coyotes scored three runs in the second inning and held off a late comeback by the Mavericks to post a 3-2 victory at Pearsall. “The field was just not playable around... READ MORE >

Shooting suspect arrested for auto theft

Zavala County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Nicholas Bazzano, 17, on April 4 after he allegedly initiated a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, crashed and fled on foot. The mother of the vehicle’s owner believes Bazzano planned the crime for months. According to ZCSO, deputy Homero Arredondo saw a Silver GMC Sierra truck, which had been reported stolen in Uvalde... READ MORE >

Pulido misses All-Star game because of injury

Amilee Pulido missed participation in the San Antonio Sports All-Star basketball game staged April 12 at San Antonio’s Northside Gym. Pulido, a Uvalde High School senior, sustained a hip injury in recent District 27-4A track-and-field competition. “Amilee qualified for Area track in multiple events,” said UHS head basketball coach Michael Garza. “She did not want to aggravate the injury by... READ MORE >

Judge Mitchell’s funeral procession

[caption id="attachment_55917" align="aligncenter" width="896"] The funeral procession for former Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell, who died April 10, passes the Uvalde County Courthouse around 2 p.m. April 14 as Justine Garcia, Gilda Jimenez, Victoria Lualemaga, Rolla Kelley Jr., Rolla Kelley, Beco Diaz, Emmanuel Zamora and cadets from the Southwest Texas College Law Enforcement Academy observe....... READ MORE >

Pastor’s column: Make God your rock to stand on

Not long ago, I was hiking to the top of a steep hill. I took a step upward and all of a sudden, my arms were swinging around as I tried to get my balance. I am sure I looked pretty funny trying not to fall down, however, I just could not find a firm place to step. As I... READ MORE >

Rep. Tony Gonzales announces resignation

With just months left in his third and final term, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales submitted his resignation effective April 14, 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... READ MORE >

Mitchell opened the door to my 50-year career

I would not be in Uvalde if not for the late Bill Mitchell. Though most Uvaldeans knew Mitchell as our long-time county judge, before being elected to that position he was a young Uvalde businessman. One of his first ventures was a newspaper, as his college degree was in journalism. The first time I spoke to Bill was a few... READ MORE >

Uvalde Housing Authority meets April 20

The Uvalde Housing Authority will meet at 6 p.m. April 20 to discuss and potentially approve the attendance of an employee and commissioner at the June 10-12 Housing Alliance of Texas conference in Austin, and executive director Virginia Limon’s attendance at the May 20-21 TX Health Benefits Member Forum in Round Rock. Commissioners will hear a report from Limon about... READ MORE >

Ann Boydston (Huffman) Pedersen

June 18, 1932 – April 14, 2026 Ann Boydston (Huffman) Pedersen was born June 18, 1932, to Fred M. Boydston and Lily L. Lunz and passed away April 14, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 93. She lived a long, full life of health and happiness and left this life after a brief illness. She married her... READ MORE >

Sherry C. Baker

Sherry Causey Baker, 76, of Seguin, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1949, at Nix Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, to Roland Knox “Shad” Causey and Joyce Marie Alley Causey. She was their only child. She is predeceased by her father, who died on Aug. 15, 1966, and her mother, who died on... READ MORE >