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How do you vote?

Meghann Garcia Managing editor Public opinion was split Tuesday evening when Uvalde County Commissioners hosted a public hearing to solicit input about electronic voting. While several people proffered support for updating electronic voting equipment, most eschewed the idea of converting to the countywide polling place program which would eliminate paper ballots. The forum, held at the Uvalde County Event Center... READ MORE >

Stop signs and roadblocks

Commissioners deny request to re-open road Kimberly Rubio Staff writer The second request made by Uvalde County resident Julia Rodriguez to reverse a September of 2016 decision by Uvalde County Commissioners to abandon County Road 429D was not granted. The request was presented Monday during a meeting of Uvalde County Commissioners. The road was abandoned after Rodriguez’s neighbor, Lena “Marina”... READ MORE >

UHS girls win district tennis title

Coyotes finish second  in boys team standings The Uvalde Lobos won first place and the Uvalde Coyotes won runner-up honors in the team standings of the District 29-5A tennis tournament last Thursday and Friday at the Uvalde High School Tennis Complex. Bella Griffin and Joslynn Griffin did not lose a game in three matches as they eased their way to... READ MORE >

Coyotes honor state champs, beat McCollum

On a night when members of the 1977 Uvalde Coyotes State Championship Baseball Team were honored on the 40th anniversary of their title season, the 2017 Uvalde Coyotes celebrated by beating the San Antonio McCollum Cowboys, 10-2, last Friday night.... READ MORE >

Armed robber nets $293, jail cell

Kimberly Rubio Staff writer Two Uvalde men have been charged with aggravated robbery after they allegedly held a Smoking Hills Tobacco Inc. clerk at gunpoint, with one man firing the gun, before making off with $293. The incident occurred Wednesday at 5:31 p.m. at 524 W. Main St. Gerardo Covarrubias Gonzales, 33, of 137 E. Doughty St., and Brando Miguel-Santa-Maria... READ MORE >

Continental planning $10 million indoor facility

Continental has announced the investment of approximately $10 million in a new indoor tire test center located in Uvalde at the company’s U.S. proving grounds. The test facility is expected to be fully functional in April, 2019. “The new test center will support our vision of being the preferred technology partner for Continental’s Original Equipment customers for tires, as well... READ MORE >

Coyotes take on Harlandale

Tuesday night, the Uvalde Coyotes will be at San Antonio for District 29-5A basketball action against the Harlandale Indians. The varsity game is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. start and the sub-varsity games will begin at 5 p.m.... READ MORE >

Lobos host Harlandale Tuesday

Following a week of road games, the Uvalde Lobos will be back home to host the San Antonio Harlandale Indians Tuesday. Tip-off time for the varsity hoops contest is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in Uvalde High School’s Harvey Kinchlow Gym.... READ MORE >

Rangel is firefighter of the year

For the second time in recent years Mario Rangel was honored as the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department’s firefighter of the year. Rangel was recognized Thursday night when the department hosted its annual banquet, which was held in honor of the late Warren Fulcher. “The fireman of the year award is for the firefighter that puts the most effort, time and... READ MORE >

Vote for favorite people, businesses by Jan. 19

The deadline for residents to cast their vote for the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 People’s Choice Awards is nearing. The awards will be handed out at the 97thannual chamber banquet, slated Feb. 3. Business of the Year nominees are Wintergarden Produce, St. Henry de Osso, Thompson Helicopters, Mauve Salon and Briscoe-Garner Museum. The selected businesses were chosen from... READ MORE >