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Daniel Gonzales

Daniel Gonzales Daniel Gonzales, 36, of Uvalde died on July 2, 2020, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Gonzales was born in Uvalde on Nov. 4, 1983, to Rebecca (Rivera) and Maximiliano M. Gonzales Jr. He is survived by both parents, of Uvalde; wife, Lindsey Lucas of Uvalde; son, Christian Gonzales of Uvalde; four daughters, Diamond Alexis Gonzales, Amethyst Rae Gonzales, Lola... READ MORE >

James V. Rutherford

James V. Rutherford James Vernon Rutherford passed away at home on July 4, 2020, following a battle with glioblastoma, through which he never lost his grace, dignity and strength of spirit. Jimmy was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Jimmy was born on Feb. 18, 1953, and was a lifelong resident of Utopia, Ingleside, and Uvalde,... READ MORE >

UCISD faculty receive ‘My Teacher Rocks’ awards

Melissa Federspill Staff writer In the downtown plaza under the Fourth of July holiday weekend’s sunny skies, the seventh-annual my teacher rocks award ceremony hosted by Math Rocks owner Deyanira Salazar recognized area teachers for their dedication and service. The ceremony, which normally takes place at First State Bank of Uvalde, was held outdoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The... READ MORE >

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Editorial: Governor is messing with Texas

It’s looking more and more like Gov. Greg Abbott fumbled the state’s reopening plan and has now laid the bulk of the blame on bar owners and river trip operators for the resurgence of COVID-19 across the state. The simple truth is that with cases of the coronavirus skyrocketing since Memorial Day and the long July 4th holiday well underway,... READ MORE >

Tews: Seeking perfection in an imperfect world

Rare are the moments in this world when we come across something, anything, that we might consider perfect. The perfect fit, the perfect day, the perfect mate, the perfect country. And the truth of the matter is, when those rare occasions do come along, reality is that they are not at all perfect, not really. Why? Because every “perfect” moment... READ MORE >

Singing the Coronavirus Blues: ‘I’m going camping’

Like a kayak scraping the bottom of a droughty Frio River, our daughter was in danger of running aground. She had contracted not COVID-19 but a related ailment that is gaining on all of us: the Coronavirus Blues. “I can’t look at these walls and do nothing for another day,” she said over the phone from her home in Austin.... READ MORE >

Slow down

A Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit is crumpled beyond repair after being struck from behind by an SUV driving at what was estimated to be at least 70 mph. The incident occurred Thursday night. The deputy suffered minor injuries, but no one else was injured in the crash, which also involved an 18-wheeler the deputy was attempting to shield... READ MORE >

Republicans, Democrats voting early

First four days of early balloting period produces 700-plus voters More than 700 ballots have been cast in the early voting portion of the primary runoff election, which began on Monday in the Cactus Room at the Willie De Leon Civic Center. Of the 724 total votes cast so far, 319 were cast via mail-in ballots, of which 28 were... READ MORE >

Human smugglers crash into tree

Julye Keeble Staff writer Six Mexican nationals were hospitalized on Thursday after their handlers crashed into a tree at a local church, when law enforcement intercepted a human smuggling attempt involving 13 people. Two men from Mexico stand accused of engaging in human smuggling of other Mexican nationals. The duo fled from Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office deputies and U.S. Border... READ MORE >