Using humor and personal stories eliciting some tears, two Green Berets spoke of deriving strength from their faith and the spirit of American military members during the county’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony, held March 27. Organizers honored 13 men from Uvalde County who died in the war, reading their names aloud to family members, veterans and others in... READ MORE >
Uvalde High School student Alicia Teague earned first-place honors in news writing, feature writing, copy editing, editorial writing and headline writing March 25-26 at University Interscholastic League academic competition in Floresville, making a significant contribution to the 36 medals Uvaldeans brought home. Uvalde placed third overall in the district-level competition, and its teams also earned first place in literary criticism... READ MORE >
Around 800 people watched Uvalde boxers Paul “El Cuate” Hernandez and Jacobo “El Píston” Morin during Fight Night at the Fairplex the evening of March 28. Judges unanimously declared Hernandez the winner of a four-round fight against Cuero-resident Ruben Cardenas. The final score was 40-36 on all three cards. “The event went exceptionally well. I was truly grateful and excited... READ MORE >
Fundraising is ongoing for the Uvalde Relay for Life, an April 17 walking event that will celebrate cancer survivors and honor those who died while battling the disease, which will run from 6 p.m. to midnight. The annual event had a goal of raising $30,000, which it reached last weekend after a burger sale, according to event organizer MJ Miller.... READ MORE >
Carol Haynes, 91, of Uvalde died on March 31, 2026, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. April 8 and Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.... READ MORE >
Arturo Luna Jr., 37, of Uvalde died on March 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born July 28, 1988, in Uvalde, Texas to Leticia (Luna) and Arturo Luna. He is survived by his parents of Uvalde; daughter, Alyssa Luna of San Antonio; two sisters, Angie Trevino of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Becky Luna of Uvalde; and brother, Adrian Luna of... READ MORE >
Alma Mirelez, 85, Uvalde, died on March 19, 2026, at Westover Hills Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. She was born Aug. 6, 1940, in Pearsall to Juanita (Juarez) and Juan Manuel Tafolla. Mirelez graduated from Pearsall High School. She worked for many years at Kmart in Uvalde, beginning when the store opened and remaining until its closure. She later worked... READ MORE >
Guadalupe Gurrola Moreno, 92, of Uvalde died March 30, 2026, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. April 6, 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. April 7 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at... READ MORE >
Pedro Moreno, 72, of Uvalde died on March 12, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Oct. 4, 1953, in Grimes County to Santos (Ortiz) and Jose Moreno. He is survived by two sisters, Fernanda Moreno and Carmel Moreno Muñoz and husband, Arly, all of Uvalde; four brothers, David Moreno, Martin Moreno, Cruz Moreno and... READ MORE >
Acting Judge Jerry W. Bates said March 23 he will not appoint a replacement for Precinct 1 Commissioner John Yeackle, who triggered an automatic resignation under state law by filing in late 2025 to run for county judge less than a year into his four-year term. Yeackle may remain in office as a holdover until the county judge appoints a... READ MORE >
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