Plumbing 
Genoveva De Hoyos Morales, 97, a Uvalde civil rights leader whose advocacy for equal educational opportunity transformed generations of local students, died Dec. 15, 2025, at her residence. In 1970, Morales filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of her children against the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, asserting that the district failed to provide equal educational opportunities to Mexican […]
Lifestyles
Utopia community lights Christmas tree
UtopiaThe community tree has been lit and Utopia’s Main Street is looking quite festive following the Dec. 6 Christmas in the Canyon event where a large crowd of children of all ages had a delightful time making crafts, eating cookies and visiting with a very patient and friendly Santa Claus. The lighted parade was fun for those participating and those […]
Sabinal students performing in Hawaii, Frisco, London
Sabinal Independent School District is celebrating a run of exceptional student achievements, highlighted by an All-American football honor and four cheerleaders chosen for prestigious Universal Cheerleaders Association All-American parades. Aiden Tinker was chosen to play in the All-American US Military Bowl game in Frisco on Dec. 21. Tony Charles, Director of International Relations for Terror in the Trenches, presented Aiden […]
Private Schools
St. Philip’s Nora Pollard First-grade students have been very busy as they’re learning about the night sky and phases of the moon. The students are also enjoying using STEM activities with Chelsea Tidball. In math, the students have been focusing on learning to add and subtract numbers to 10. They are starting their unit on 2-3D shapes. In social studies […]
Uvalde CISD
Dalton Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez Dalton Elementary students wrapped up learning and activities ahead of the holiday break. Santa visited campus early in the week, stopping by classrooms and greeting students as they prepared for upcoming celebrations. Pre-K classes represented Dalton well at the district Christmas concert, performing on stage with confidence and enthusiasm. Classroom learning continued across all grade levels. Pre-K […]
Calendar
To submit an event for publication in the Leader-News calendar, call managing editor Meghann Garcia at 830-278-3335 or email her at mgarcia@ulnnow.com Dec. 7 Children can make gifts for free from 2 to 4 p.m. during Uvalde Methodist Church’s Christmas gift shop, part of the church’s Advent festival. There will be a gingerbread nativity, photo booth, games, hot cocoa, and […]
Births
It’s a boy! Miranda Ramirez and Everardo Bueno of Uvalde announce the birth of their son, Everardo “Duke” Bueno Jr., on Nov. 4, 2025, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds and measured 16 inches in length. He is welcomed by two sisters, 15-year-old Argelia Bueno and 6-year-old Elida “Ellie” Bueno. Maternal grandparents are Jessica Morin of Uvalde and […]
Knippa
KnippaOn Friday, Nov. 21, Knippa Independent School District hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon. The cafeteria staff, with help from student council members, served over 700 meals to students, staff, and parents. The menu consisted of turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, fruit salad, pecan pie, and pumpkin pie. Knippa director of food services Marisela Ortiz said, “It […]
Uvalde CISD
Dalton Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez December is filled with joy, learning, and community spirit at Dalton Elementary as we celebrate the season together. We kicked off the month with our annual Winter Wonderland celebration, where students and families enjoyed crafts, activities, and a warm evening of festive fun. We extend a heartfelt thank-you to the staff who organized this special event and […]
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