The Uvalde Coyotes will end their 2025-26 basketball season at home on Feb. 17. They will host the Floresville Tigers. Tip-off time for the varsity game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Preceding that game will be a 4:30 p.m. freshman game and a 5:45 p.m. junior varsity game. The Coyotes will celebrate Uvalde High School seniors night and parents’ night.... READ MORE >
Board members of Knippa, La Pryor, and Sabinal’s school districts voted to forego a daily period of prayer during school hours, rejecting one facet of the religious revamp to public education that Texas lawmakers designed last year. Senate Bill 11 requires school boards to vote on providing a period of prayer and reading of the bible or another religious text... READ MORE >
Esperanza “Neca” Zamarripa, 59, of Uvalde died on Feb. 3, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center Hospital in San Antonio. She was born on Jan. 1, 1967, in Eagle Pass to Enedina (Balderas) and Margarito Jimenez. She faced many health challenges throughout her life, including interstitial lung disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and heart failure. Despite these struggles, she remained strong, faithful,... READ MORE >
Jane Fulmer Willingham, 95, of Annapolis, Maryland, formerly of Sabinal, died on Feb. 10, 2026, at her residence. A graveside service will be held in Sabinal at a date to be announced. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.... READ MORE >
Manuel C. Sanchez, 96, of Uvalde, died Feb. 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 11, 1930, in Ciudad Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico, to Juanita (Calderon Chavaria) and Jose Sanchez. He met the love of his life, Maria Enriqueta “Queta” Granados, in 1950 through one of her brothers. They married on Dec. 28, 1958, in Villa de Fuente,... READ MORE >
The city of Uvalde Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers age 18 and above for a Spring Break Camp set March 9-12 at the Willie de Leon Civic Center. The camp will operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and will provide activities for local youth during the spring break period. The registration fee is $25 for... READ MORE >
The annual Ice Cream Social will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Community Center. This fun event begins at 5:30 p.m. when you may purchase a cup and spoon and then taste as many varieties of ice cream as your diet allows. Ice cream cooks should have their entries at the Center by 5:15 p.m. Prizes will be awarded... READ MORE >
Manuel De La Rosa “Melgas” Rodriguez Sr., 75, of Uvalde died on Feb. 9, 2026, at Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Sept. 21, 1950, in Durango, Mexico to Virginia (De La Rosa) and Natividad Rodriguez. He married Elisa Hernandez on Nov. 15, 1971, in Eagle Pass. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, of Uvalde;... READ MORE >
Three Uvalde High School wrestlers qualified for the state tournament scheduled Feb. 13-14 at Cypress, located to the north and west of Houston. Carlos Rodriguez, Alejandro Rodriguez, and Emily Gonzalez were among their top finishers in their respective weight divisions of the regional wrestling tourney held at Corpus Christi on Feb. 6-7. Vying in the boys 138-pound division, Carlos Rodriguez... READ MORE >
Though they are not headed into post-season play, the Uvalde Lobos ended their 2025-26 basketball season on a winning note. They won a 59-57 thriller against the Somerset Lady Bulldogs in District 27-4A competition on Feb. 10. “This was a big win for the Lobos,” said Coach Michael Garza. “They showed a lot of mental toughness and resilience to come... READ MORE >
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