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Katheryn A. Powell

Katheryn “Kathy” Alice Powell, 52, of Sabinal died on June 21, 2020, at her residence in Sabinal. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Rushing-Estes- Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. Cremation is under the direction of Rushing- Estes-Knowles Mortuary. Powell was born on April 15, 1968, to John­nie Mae (Akin) and John Harry Hardt Sr. in... READ MORE >

Jose P. Rodriguez

Jose Perry Rodriguez, 67, of Uvalde died on June 22, 2020, in Uvalde. Services are pending with Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home and a complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.... READ MORE >

County logs first COVID-19 death

Officials again suggest masks, staying home when unwell Uvalde County has experienced its first COVID-19 related death as the local case count for the coronavirus continues to climb. “It’s a sad day for our county today as we’ve had our first death that’s going to be registered as COVID related,” said Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin Jr. in a live video... READ MORE >

City says demolition of late Dale Evans’ birthplace OK

Julye Keeble Staff writer A request to disassemble a local landmark, the birthplace of the late Hollywood star Dale Evans, with hopes of reclaiming materials for other projects and plans to divide the property into home lots has generated almost 150 comments on the City of Uvalde Facebook page, with many advocating the owners right to tear down the property,... READ MORE >

UCISD spending $2.4M to give iPads to each teacher, student

New iPads are on the way for every student and teacher at Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District as approved by the board of trustees during a special board meeting held Tuesday. The vote approving the nearly $2.4 million purchase was unanimous. With some results in from the district fall reopening survey, UCISD Superintendent Hal Harrell said the results indicate that... READ MORE >

Thomas H. Caffall

Thomas H. Caffall Thomas Henry “Jack” Caffall, 85, of Luling, formerly of Uvalde, died on June 21, 2020, at Magnolia Living and Rehabilitation in Luling. Caffall, known as Jack to friends and family, was born on Nov. 10, 1934, to Annie Mae (Singleton) and Jesse Elmer Caffall in Bandera. He grew up in Tarpley, Bandera, the Rio Grande Valley, and... READ MORE >

Celia Cavasos

Celia Cavasos Celia Cavasos, 91, of Uvalde died on June 17, 2020, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Cavasos was born in Camp Wood on April 28, 1929, to Dolores (Carbajal) and Manuel San Miguel. She married Esquiel Kele Cavasos on May 2, 1946, in Uvalde. She is survived by daughter, Norma J. Ruiz and husband, Mario, of Uvalde; sister,... READ MORE >

Larry T. Faglie

Larry T. Faglie Larry Truman Faglie, 75, of Uvalde died on June 20, 2020, at his residence in Uvalde. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at Knippa Cemetery. Faglie was born on May 27, 1945, in Ballinger to Ira McAgie (Jones) and Newt Harrison Faglie. He married Barbara Pickens in Uvalde on June 4, 1966.... READ MORE >

Maria B. Flores

Maria B. Flores Maria Blanca Flores, 79, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died on June 19, 2020, at Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab Center in San Antonio. Visitation will begin at noon today with a rosary recitation at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.  A funeral mass will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.... READ MORE >

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