Fundraising is underway to rebuild the historic 1909 Heard School near Reagan Wells after a fire destroyed the structure in June 2025, with supporters already raising about $80,000 toward a $375,000 goal. Jerald Corder, a member of the Reagan Wells Cemetery Association’s three-person fundraising committee and descendant of original property donor Wyatt Hubbard Heard, said the fundraiser began in October... READ MORE >
Felice Mireles Hernandez, 87, of Uvalde died Feb. 4, 2026, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 17, 1938, in Uvalde to Elvira (Mireles) and Adan Mirelez. She is survived by three daughters, Dora Vera, Diana Espinoza and husband, Richard, and Delia Chavez, all of Uvalde; son, Ricardo Hernandez and wife, Dianna, and Cruz M. Hernandez and wife, Viviana,... READ MORE >
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Early voting in the March 3 primary begins Monday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb. 27. A full slate of contested races will be on the ballots in both Republican and Democratic primaries. The deadline to request a mail ballot is Feb. 20, according to votetexas.gov. One of the most closely watched statewide races for both parties are the... READ MORE >
Two Uvalde High School golfers placed among the top 10 individual finishers in the Del Rio Invitational golf tournament conducted Feb. 6-7. Remington Heard placed fourth. He carded daily rounds of 78 and 80 to finish with a 158 total. Blaze Cantu wound up in seventh place. He had rounds of 82 and 89 to wind up with a 171... READ MORE >
The Uvalde Leader-News aims to raise $50,000 to fund its share of Report for America corps member Hali Mecklin’s 2025 service year and lay the groundwork for expanded watchdog reporting in 2026, when the newsroom plans to host two corps members for the first time. The fundraising effort supports Mecklin’s ongoing coverage of education and public safety while preparing the... READ MORE >
The Uvalde Lobos will compete in the Natalia softball tournament scheduled Feb. 19-21. Coach EJ McNamara’s Lobos will enter action at Natalia following weekend competition in the Uvalde Hearts and Hustle tournament. Play in the three-day, 10-team, and 25-game classic began on Feb. 12 and finished up on Feb. 14. The tourney was divided into two pools, including Uvalde, San... READ MORE >
Sabinal Independent School District will host a family science, technology, engineering, arts and math, or STEAM, night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the district’s cafeteria. Rhody Lewis will be displaying his dinosaur fossils and explaining the pre-historic age when these creatures inhabited this part of Texas. Garner State Park and Medina Electric Cooperative will have stations at... READ MORE >
10 Years ago Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 UMH adds fee to ER policy – Changes that could affect patients’ pocketbooks are being made to emergency room policies at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. In an effort to make sure the emergency room is properly utilized – and operates at the right level of care for the patient – UMH is streamlining the... READ MORE >
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