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Vielma arrested for violating pre-trial release

Sabrina Vielma, who was indicted on capital murder charges for the December 2011 death of her 4-year-old son, is once again behind bars. She was picked up Wednesday night on a warrant for violating the terms of her pre-trial release program. Since being indicted in August of 2013 and turning herself in to law enforcement, Vielma has remained free after... READ MORE >

Luna guilty in child porn case

For some, video images of 25-year-old Uvalde resident Joshua David Luna sexually assaulting his then 8-year-old cousin were too graphic to watch. At least three individuals exited the courtroom, where on Friday 38th Judicial District Court Judge Camile DuBose sentenced Luna, who pleaded guilty to five counts of possession of child pornography, to 20 years in prison plus a $5,000... READ MORE >

King begins new term in Texas House of Representatives

On the first day of Texas’ 85th legislative session, which was Tuesday, State Rep. Tracy O. King, a Uvalde Democrat, was sworn in to continue serving the people of Texas House District 80. “I am humbled to be given the opportunity to represent House District 80 in the Texas House of Representatives,” King said. “The trust and responsibility given to... READ MORE >

County commissioners approve budget

During the county budget workshops and ensuing budget approval, commissioners allocated $250,000 for the Uvalde County Appraisal District, which collects taxes on the county’s behalf. Through a second-issued budget, compiled because the first was rejected, UCAD is instead requesting $329,082 from the county. During their regularlyscheduled meeting held Monday, Uvalde County Commissioners Court considered the funding increase request, which was... READ MORE >

City approves purchase of sewer truck, police radios

Uvalde City Council approved the purchase of a combination sewer truck for $345,000 and nine hand-held police radios for $36,000 during a regular meeting Tuesday at City Hall. The sewer truck will not replace the city’s current 1998 model but will instead serve as a backup vehicle.... READ MORE >

Lobos go on the road to play Cards

The Uvalde Lobos will travel to southern Bexar County to play their Southside Lady Cardinals in District 29-5A basketball action tomorrow. Tip-off time for the varsity game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., while the sub-varsity teams will do battle at 5 p.m. Coach Gisel Mireles’ Lobos, 1-1 in district and 3-18 for the season, will enter play tomorrow following a... READ MORE >

Coyotes begin district tomorrow

Tomorrow is Friday the 13th, but the Uvalde Coyotes will be trying to change their luck as they begin District 29-5A basketball competition. The Coyotes will host the Southside Cardinals in Harvey Kinchlow Gym, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Both the junior varsity game and the freshman game will start at 5 p.m.... READ MORE >

Leader-News photo contest

Bonnie Chapa reads the Uvalde Leader-News while Larry Y. Padilla poses for a picture with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in their locker room. The photo was taken a day before Chapa and Padilla attended the Dallas Cowboys/Philadelphia Eagles game that ended with the Cowboys winning, 30-23, in overtime.... READ MORE >

Leader-News photo contest

Mickey Gerdes pauses before Game 5 of the World Series to take a moment with the Uvalde Leader-News and a photo of his grandfather, Woodrow Ede, who was a big Cubs fan. “When I was little, we would watch the afternoon games on WGN – back before Wrigley had lights – or we would go over the box scores in... READ MORE >