Sacred Heart Delia Guevara Sacred Heart School students recently competed in the Art & Literature Showcase, part of the Catholic Arts and Academic Competition hosted by the Archdiocese of San Antonio. This year, 18 schools participated in the competition, highlighting the talents of students from across the Archdiocese. Sacred Heart School students competed in a variety of categories, including […]
Lifestyles
Green Thumb Garden Club unveils yards of the month
Green Thumb Garden Club members Cheryl King and Brenda Carter submitted the following information. The Green Thumb Garden Club of Uvalde named the home of Frieda Bain at 335 Mulberry St. and Uvalde Classical Academy at 400 N. Getty St. as its yards of the month for April 2026. At the Bain home, St. Augustine grass stretches across the front […]
Utopia golf girls claim fourth straight regional title
The Utopia High School girls golf team returned from the regional tournament in Manor as champions for the fourth consecutive year. Kinsley Cox scored a 79 and 75 in the two rounds to emerge as the first place medalist. Other members of the team who did a great job as well were Lizzie Hryniszak, Danika McCarty, Hallie Moore and Rinley […]
River City Ringers to perform free concert
FREEThe River City Ringers, a handbell ensemble from San Antonio, will perform at 7 p.m. May 2 at Uvalde Methodist Church, 301. N. High St. The concert, like all River City Ringers performances, is free to attend, but the 501c3 nonprofit organization will accept donations. The program is styled “Feels Like” and will focus on themes of anticipation, rage, joy, […]
Jackets claim district titles, advance to area meet
If you want to celebrate Fiesta without battling San Antonio downtown traffic, Fiesta Sabinal will take place in downtown Sabinal on April 25. Four local shops, Rustic Charm by the Ranch Wife, Aunt Annie’s Antiques, Prickly Cactus, and the Ranch House will be open for shopping. Free margaritas and beer will be served at shops and customers are encouraged to […]
Cattleman’s Ball to launch Makenna’s scholarship events
Editors note: Leader-News staff updated the featured image at 12:35 p.m. April 15. The Makenna Elrod Seiler Foundation invites ladies and gents to don their finest western-wear for a night of music and entertainment with acts like The Bellamy Brothers April 17 during the first-ever Cattleman’s Ball. Organizers are holding it at the Uvalde County Fairplex, kicking off a weekend […]
Quiroba marks 100th birthday
Growing up, Frances Gomez Quiroba always wanted to be 15. On March 24, she surpassed that milestone, celebrating her 100th birthday with four gatherings, including a backyard barbecue and a pizza celebration that honored her late son’s wish. Quiroba was wheeled into the Leader-News office for an interview on March 26, just a day after she attended physical therapy for […]
Knippa High School’s golf team won the boys district title and placed second in girls competition April 1 at the district tournament in Bandera
Sidewalk project advances as Sabinal unveils plaza vision
Sabinal Municipal Court Judge Cindy Casburn and Sabinal Independent School District plant director Andy Lopez met recently to discuss the first steps in launching the proposed sidewalk project connecting Sabinal ISD school campuses and sports complexes to the town. An $824,000 grant will fund the 1.5-year construction. State approvals, engineering, and planning will absorb a lot of time before the […]
Knippa School sets pre-K registration, holds career fair
Pre-K registration for Knippa residents is set 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 15. Knippa Independent School District hosted its fourth-annual career fair for all pre-K through 12th grade students. Many community partners took time out of their busy schedules to educate students about various career paths. Knippa’s secondary school counselor Erika Esquivel said, “Our students are grateful for all […]
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