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Fire chief says ban is necessary due to arid conditions Kimberly Rubio Assistant editor Since a 90-day burn ban was implemented in Uvalde County on July 24, Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department has been dispatched to extinguish eight unauthorized fires. Violating the ban is a Class C misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $500. Citations can be issued by the Uvalde... READ MORE >
Luisa G. Ballesteros Luisa G. Ballesteros, 78, of Uvalde died on Sept. 13, 2017, at her residence. A rosary was recited yesterday and will be recited again today at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. She was born on July... READ MORE >
Lamar Hicks Lamar Hicks, 79, of Uvalde died on Aug. 25, 2017, in Colorado. He was born on Nov. 10, 1937, in Camp Wood to Lela (Welch) and John Melvin Hicks. Hicks spent his early childhood years in Camp Wood. In 1948 the family moved to Uvalde. Hicks graduated from Uvalde High School in 1957. He was active in football,... READ MORE >
Dorothy Kranz Even at 95, Dorothy “Dot” Kranz loved to travel. And, a good margarita. It’s fitting that at cocktail hour on Saturday, Sept. 2nd, Dot departed on her final adventure, to enjoy a libation in the hereafter. Dot was born on Jan. 21, 1922, in small town of Aspermont, Texas, to Bertha (Moody) and Johnny Reed. Dot was predeceased... READ MORE >
Richard L. Low Richard Lane Low, 78, of Leakey died on Sept. 2, 2017, at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, located at 343 N. Getty Street in Uvalde Uvalde. The Rev. Michael K. Marsh will office. He was born to Mildred (Hicks) and Fenis Low on April... READ MORE >
Jesse Pendley Jesse Pendley, 83, of Leakey died on Sept. 14, 2017, at his residence. A graveside service will be held today at 2 p.m. at Leakey Floral Cemetery. Arrangements are with Nelson Funeral Homes. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.... READ MORE >
Gail Toombs Gail Toombs, 68, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died on Sept. 14, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.... READ MORE >
Uvaldeans rally to hurricane victims Kimberly Rubio Assistant editor Uvalde residents from all walks of life responded to the need for assistance after Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas. Exactly 469 Texas Game Wardens, including local game wardens Dennis Gazaway, Rachel Kellner, Henry Lutz and captain Shea Guinn, helped with water rescues and evacuations. The three men were assigned to Brazoria County,... READ MORE >
The Southwest Area Regional Transit (SWART) was recently awarded a $150,000 grant by the Texas Department of Transportation for capital purchases under the Elderly and Disabled program. The Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program aims to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. The grant... READ MORE >
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