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Eugenia C. Luna

Eugenia “Kene” Canales Luna, 80, of Batesville died on July 30, 2026, at Heart to Heart Hospice in San Antonio. Visitation is set from noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 3 at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Aug. 4 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Batesville. Interment will follow at Batesville Cemetery. She... READ MORE >

Fred A. Peters VI

Fred A. Peters VI Aug. 20, 2000 – July 25, 2026 Fred Antone Peters VI, age 25, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a life lived fully outdoors and a legacy of hard work, adventure, and love for his family and friends. Fred was born to Fred and Becky Peters and spent his early years in Lincoln, Missouri, where the majority... READ MORE >

Hospice thrift shop announces closure

The Friends of Hospice Thrift Store plans to shut down just four months after announcing a record-low volunteer shortage and subsequent plea for community involvement. After four decades of operation, the board decided July 20 to permanently close the store once it has cleared its current inventory. Over the following days, new posts on the store’s Facebook page indicated it... READ MORE >

Garza earns doctoral degree

Alexandra Amaris Garza of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in spring 2026. Garza works full time at an outpatient physical therapy clinic and also provides physical therapy services on an as-needed basis at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. She is pursuing a residency specializing in... READ MORE >

UCISD hosts San Antonio Food Bank for emergency food drive

[caption id="attachment_63381" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Irma Garcia, Communities in Schools coordinator Dixie Maddox, Araceli Hernandez and Hannah Hughes wait to hand water bottles and supplies to flood impacted families at an emergency food drive on July 24. Facing away from the camera, David Hernandez, San Antonio Food Bank staff member Howard Karasnik and Sylvia Martinez carry...... READ MORE >

Tyson Foods team provides meals

[caption id="attachment_63365" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Tyson Foods Disaster Relief volunteers serve free meals to flood-affected residents during a three-day relief effort July 22-24 at the Willie De Leon Civic Center. The organization also distributed water and planned food bank donations. (Uvalde Leader-News photo by Pete Luna)[/caption]... READ MORE >

Holts, CHDI earn garden club recognition

Cheryl King and Brenda Carter of the Green Thumb Garden Club submitted the following information. The garden club made its yard of the month selections and announcements prior to area flooding. The Green Thumb Garden Club of Uvalde named the home of Jo Lynn and David Holt at 21 Hope Place and Community Health Development, Inc., on Ham Lane as... READ MORE >

It’s a boy!

Aliseya and Alvaro Torres of Uvalde announce the birth of their son, Andres Angel Torres, on July 13, 2026, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Andres weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. He is welcomed by 7-year-old brother Alvaro Torres Jr. and 5-year-old sister Amelia I. Torres. Maternal grandparents are Rosalinda and Steven Silva of Uvalde. Paternal... READ MORE >

It’s a boy!

Araceli Delgado Lee of Batesville announces the birth of her son, Enzo Delgado., on July 6, 2026, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Enzo weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 20.25 inches in length. He is welcomed by two sisters, 9-year-old Amora Lee and 2 -year-old Alivia Lee. Maternal grandparents are Doraelia Delgado and Hector Delgado of Batesville.... READ MORE >

Utopia FFA attends Texas State Convention

Utopia School FFA members recently enjoyed a trip to Fort Worth where they attended the 98th Texas State FFA Convention. They participated in interesting general sessions, leadership workshops,and specialized competitions such as rodeo events and talent contests. They joined over 1000 FFA members from across Texas to celebrate agriculture education. Students attending included Rand Redden, Rinley Wernette, Olivia Moore, Ryan... READ MORE >