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Coyotes take on Wildcats in season opener

Tomorrow at Carrizo Springs, the Uvalde Coyotes will get their football season started when they take on the Carrizo Springs Wildcats. Kick-off time for the ball game at Frank Carter Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. “We are excited to begin the season Friday,” said Coach Wade Miller. “Pre-season football practices have gone by quickly. It’s time to get things... READ MORE >

Jose Coronado Jr.

Jose Coronado Jr. passed away at the age of 61 in San Antonio, Texas.  He was born on May 16, 1961, in Uvalde, Texas, to Jose and Virginia Coronado.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Jose Marcelo Rosas; two sisters: Virginia Morales and Eufemia Sanchez; nephew: Juan Sanchez; niece: JoAnn Sanchez; and brother in law: Jesus Hernandez.... READ MORE >

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Medina, Porras vye for city seat

Two candidates, Eloisa R. Medina and Sergio Porras, will vie for the District 3 city council seat vacated last month by Pete Arredondo. The winner will be decided in the Nov. 8, 2022, general election. Medina, who attended Uvalde High School and Southwest Texas Junior College, filed as a candidate shortly before the deadline on Aug. 22. She listed her... READ MORE >

Beatriz G. Perez

Beatriz Gaitan Perez, 91, of La Pryor died on Aug. 17, 2022, at her residence. She was born on July 29, 1931, in Valley Wells to Margarita (Vela) and Cresencio Gaitan. She is survived by five daughters, Maria A. Garcia and husband, Porfirio “Pilo,” Martha P. Medina, Paulita P. Salazar, and husband, Albert, and Maricela Perez, all of La Pryor,... READ MORE >

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Golf Clinic Aug.26

The City of Uvalde Parks and Recreation Dept. will host a free junior golf clinic at Uvalde Memorial Golf Course next Friday. For information on the event, contact Rob Fowler at 830-278-6155.... READ MORE >

UCISD rally encourages unity

Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey, joining the school district convocation Thursday morning via pre-recorded video, urged hundreds of school employees to stick together and be a shining light in times of darkness.  “You are going to build your way out of this into a new day. You and your community are going to thrive again. That day can, and will, come... READ MORE >

Porras seeks District 3 seat on city council

Vietnam War veteran and community volunteer Sergio Porras has filed as a candidate for the open District 3 seat on the Uvalde City Council. He cites investing in city infrastructure, including water and gas utilities; parks and recreation improvements; and supporting and funding the fire department as guiding concerns. “We also need to expand and re-train our police department to... READ MORE >

Minerva F. Sanchez

Minerva F. Sanchez beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away on Aug. 14, 2022, at her home in Uvalde at the age of 86.  She was born to Victoria (Lara) Flores and Andres Flores in Uvalde at their residence on Calera Street on May 25, 1936.  She attended Uvalde public school until the sixth grade. Minerva’s encounter... READ MORE >