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Sabinal sophomore Wells earns fifth at state meet

On Wednesday, March 13, Sabinal High School sophomore Mackinzie Wells placed fifth in the Universal Interscholastic League state powerlifting meet in Frisco. Wells lifted a total of 870 pounds. Wells had  previously placed first at the regional meet in Edinburg, on Feb. 26, qualifying her for the state meet. “I’m thankful to everyone who supported me this season. I look […]

Go Blue Day set April 3 at county fairplex

The Bluebonnet Children’s Advocacy Center and Tri-County CASA will host “Go Blue Day” on April 3 at the Uvalde County Stardust Pavilion at the Fairplex. Organizers say the annual event, held to bring awareness to child abuse prevention month, will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will be hot dogs, activities, a DJ, community resource booths, dancing, face painting […]

Jackie’s Canine Carnival offers fun for local pups, people



Pups of all shapes and sizes came out with their people to celebrate Jackie Cazares’s memory during Jackie’s Canine Carnival on March 16. The day-long event held at the Uvalde County Fairplex brought community members and their family pets to participate in contests, play carnival games, and make furry friends. Jackie’s Loving Hands, a non-profit Jackie’s family established to keep […]

Births

It’s a girl! Araceli and Aaron Lee announce the birth of their daughter, Alivia Symone Lee, on March 16, 2024, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Alivia weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length. She is welcomed by her 7-year-old sister, Amora Belia Lee. Maternal grandparents are Dora and Hector Delgado of Batesville. Paternal grandparents are Sylvia […]

Hundreds compete in second-annual run for Eva Mireles



More than 500 people signed up for the second-annual race memorializing the late Eva Mireles. The Eva Strong Memorial 5K/10K Walk/Run took place March 16 in Uvalde’s downtown. Well over 100 people gathered near Eva’s mural off East Nopal to participate in the in-person run while others participated virtually. Organizers will dedicate event proceeds to the Eva Strong Memorial Fund, […]

Medina Electric offering community grants

Medina Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for their Community Empowerment Program, which will provide up to $5,500 in grants during 2024. The deadline for applications is April 1. Grants will be awarded for capital projects that support community and economic development in any of the 17 counties served by Medina EC, which include Atascosa, Brooks, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, Frio, Jim […]

Honey Festival to set Uvalde a-buzz during eclipse weekend, April 5-6



Marianna Rowan, Syphon and Aneurysm are set to get toes tapping and crowds moving when they perform April 5 at the downtown plaza on the first night of the Uvalde Honey Festival. On April 6, performers include Donovan Amaya and Jackson White. Bri Bagwell, with a yet-to-be-announced opening act, will wind up the show. The country artist from Las Cruces, […]

Calendar

To submit an event for publication in the Leader-News calendar, call staff writer Melissa Federspill at 830-278-3335 or email her at mfederspill@ulnnow.com March 25 The Huajilla Chapter of Texas Retired Teachers will meet at 10 a.m. at Neal’s Restaurant in Concan. March 26 The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will host a luminaria decorating party at 5:30 p.m. at […]

YouPop’s production features more than 40 actors

This year’s Youth Players on the Plaza production of Mary Poppins Jr. will feature more than 40 young actors. Tickets for the July 26-28 event will go on sale on May 15. The musical, based on the Mary Poppins movie, will will be approximately an hour long. It will be presented in arrangement with Music Theater International. Cast members include […]

Uvalde CISD

Batesville Christina DeLeon Students in Batesville School’s fifth grade were recently thrilled to meet with members of the Spurs organization to delve into the science of sports. During the engaging session, the Spurs members illustrated how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics concepts can be applied in the context of basketball and other sports. Meanwhile in the classroom, students have been […]


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