Roy Kothmann, executive vice president and commercial lending officer for First State Bank of Uvalde, retired on Aug. 30 after 38 years of service. Bank officials noted Kothmann’s retirement marks the end of an era for the bank and the community members they say he has served with steadfast commitment and dedication “I have thoroughly enjoyed my years with First... READ MORE >
About 28 years after it began in 1996, Palomino Fest drew 16,173 people to its carnival rides, rodeo, food vendors and live music over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. Though the rain put a slight damper on the crowds, organizers said the event was a rousing success which ran smoothly with no issues. A multi-decade... READ MORE >
Uvalde received 3.37 inches of rain through Sept. 4, bringing the rain total in this bone dry year up by nearly 38 percent, exceeding 12 inches. The rainfall, which began on Aug. 31, created a feeling of jubilation in most residents, but also caused some power outages and road closures due to flooding on Sept. 3, when the bulk of... READ MORE >
Mother Nature stirred up a potent mix of late summer weather for the 2024 World Glider Championship, but visiting pilots from 24 countries dodged storms and each other to finish with record times. German and French pilots proved particularly adroit as the countries won first and second in the team cup, followed by Austria. Team results were determined by cumulative... READ MORE >
Uvalde city manager Vince DiPiazza expects revenues and expenses to be higher in the next fiscal year budget, for which city staff is proposing a new round of employee raises and adoption of the highest tax rate permissible without obtaining voter approval. On Aug. 27, DiPiazza presented a preliminary budget with $30.2 million in revenue and $29.2 million in expenses... READ MORE >
Following one month of road matches, the Uvalde Lobos will be at home on Sept. 13 They will kick off District 27-4A volleyball competition as they host the Devine Arabians in Uvalde High School’s Harvey Kinchlow Gym. The varsity match will begin at 7 p.m. and will be preceded by a 5 p.m. freshman match and a 6 p.m. junior... READ MORE >
The Uvalde Coyotes outlasted a couple of weather delays and the upset-minded Carrizo Springs Wildcats to record a 13-8 football victory on Aug. 30. Lightning from thunderstorms located west of Uvalde caused an hour-long delay in the start of the game. With about five minutes left in the third period, game officials stopped the contest because of lightning, and a... READ MORE >
Southwest Texas College trustees will discuss a proposed tax rate of 11.55 cents per $100 property valuation during a Sept. 12 public hearing. The proposed rate is about half a cent less than the current 12.03-cent rate and higher than the no-new-revenue rate of 11.03 cents. The hearing will begin at noon in the Bluebonnet Room of the Matthews Student... READ MORE >
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