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Daylight Saving Time clocks

Texan’s clocks sprung forward to Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Most internet-connected devices will adjust automatically, but people may need to manually reset analog clocks and watches, as well as clocks on some appliances. Congress changed the time-adjustment schedule with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, setting Daylight Saving Time to begin the second Sunday in... READ MORE >

Mitchell ends four-decade county judge tenure with early exit

Ending a four-decade career, Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell officially retired at noon March 5, asking commissioners for 30 days to remove personal items he accumulated in his courthouse office during nearly 40 years in office. “It is with extreme emotion I submit to you, and to all of Uvalde County, my official letter of retirement from the office of... READ MORE >

Cristina Victorino

Cristina Victorino, 59, of La Pryor died on Feb. 26, 2026, at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. March 9, and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. March 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in La... READ MORE >

Roy P. Sotelo

Roy Perez Sotelo Jr., 74, of Uvalde died on Feb. 27, 2026, at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Nov. 30, 1951, in Uvalde to Juanita (Perez) and Rogelio Sotelo Sr. He married Anita Hernandez on May 2, 1970, in Uvalde. His father was the owner of Sotelo’s Auto Service and Tire Shop, established in 1950,... READ MORE >

Victoria Moreno

Victoria Moreno, 74, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died on March 1, 2026, in San Antonio. Visitation is set from 9 to 10:15 a.m. March 9 at Puente and Sons Funeral Chapels Northeast, 14315 Judson Road, San Antonio, and a Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 16075 N Evans Road... READ MORE >

Gloria C. Ortiz

Gloria Castillo Ortiz, 79, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died March 1, 2026, at Vitas Hospice with her daughter by her side. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. May 9 at Hillcrest Cemetery. 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.... READ MORE >

Francisco Garcia

Francisco Garcia, 77, of La Pryor died on Feb. 27, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Dec. 3, 1948, in La Pryor to Josefina (Salazar) and Selso Garcia. He married Yolanda Lopez on Dec. 21, 1980, in La Pryor. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, of La Pryor; two sons, Daniel Garcia... READ MORE >

Vicki L. Allen

Vicki Lynn Kirksey Allen went to be with the Lord on Feb. 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and family. Vicki was born on Dec. 19, 1941, in Monterey Park, California, to Chris and Dell Kirksey. She grew up in Slaton, Texas, with her sister Peggy, and attended Slaton High School where she met her husband, Jerry. They... READ MORE >

Private Schools

Sacred Heart Julissa Talavera Sacred Heart Catholic School students participated in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge again this year, raising $1,000 for continuing education and research, treatments and medical aid, and awareness of the importance of heart health. Kickoff was Jan. 16 with an AHA representative coming in person to explain the details and events new to this... READ MORE >

Pioneer Day, Dutch oven cook-off set March 28

The Sabinal Canyon Pioneer Day, sponsored by the museum and library, will be held March 28 beginning at noon. The museum will feature a display of handmade quilts created by early Utopians along with a chance to view many other historic items representing Sabinal Canyon history. The Utopia Library will continue the quilt display and also feature one of Utopia’s... READ MORE >