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An influx of donations and a shortage of volunteers are straining operations at Friends of Hospice, a local thrift shop. The store, located at 124 S. Getty St., has about six regular volunteers, a sharp drop from the more than 30 director Venesa Davila has seen during her 18 years with the organization. “We need volunteers. We need them very, […]
Lifestyles
Private schools
St. Philip’s Lynn Cantu St. Philip’s Episcopal School students in Lynn Cantu’s pre-K classroom, along with teacher assistant Sylvia Galarza, have been busy discovering the fascinating life of seeds. Throughout their study, the children planted seeds in the ground, observed plants sprouting in plastic bags, and even created bird feeders as a way to show kindness to nature. As their […]
Wild Hog Festival fuels Sabinal causes
Sabinal’s Wild Hog Festival returned for its 35th year March 28-29 at Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park, continuing a decades-long tradition that raises funds for dozens of local and regional causes. The Lions began the fundraiser under the guidance of Maurice Chambers 35 years ago. He had the ability to capture and pen wild hogs on his ranch and […]
Auction to benefit Utopia EMS, VFD, park set April 11
Eagle Scout project adds prayer garden at libraryThe annual Community Auction benefitting the local EMS, VFD and Utopia Park will happen April 11 on the Town Square. This auction has been a tradition since the 1950s when the Lions Club used the proceeds for many community projects and scholarships. Donations of good used or new items are welcomed beginning Thursday, April 9, at the Community Center. Please […]
Green Berets reflect on faith, fighting spirit and homecoming
Uvalde County honors 13 men killed in VietnamUsing humor and personal stories eliciting some tears, two Green Berets spoke of deriving strength from their faith and the spirit of American military members during the county’s National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony, held March 27. Organizers honored 13 men from Uvalde County who died in the war, reading their names aloud to family members, veterans and others in […]
Relay for Life set April 17
Fundraising is ongoing for the Uvalde Relay for Life, an April 17 walking event that will celebrate cancer survivors and honor those who died while battling the disease, which will run from 6 p.m. to midnight. The annual event had a goal of raising $30,000, which it reached last weekend after a burger sale, according to event organizer MJ Miller. […]
Births – April 5, 2026
It’s a girl! Azalea (Villa) and Matthew Morin of Uvalde announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia Morin, on March 26, 2026, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Sophia weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. She is welcomed by a 5-year-old brother, Luciano Morin. Maternal grandparents are Jessica and Josh Ahoyt of Uvalde and Rey and Anita […]
Good Eggs offer scholarship
Uvalde County seniors pursuing an education in the fine arts have until April 15 to submit an application for Uvalde Good Eggs’ annual $2,000 scholarship. “We’re looking for someone who has a heart for… whatever their creative gift is,” Good Eggs secretary Kay Brieden said. “Whether it’s playing cello, or…building sets for theatre, if it’s painting, if it’s singing.” The […]
La Pryor students earn college credit through dual credit program
Eight La Pryor Independent School District students will graduate with both high school diplomas and college credentials through Southwest Texas College’s dual credit partnership with the district. Yulianna Ramos, Mia Gaitan and Moises Lopez will earn both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts in general studies from Southwest Texas College. The achievement allows them to begin the […]
Local students earn UT Austin degrees
Three area students earned degrees from the University of Texas at Austin as part of its fall 2025 graduating class, which included more than 2,300 students. Kaylee Samaniego of Sabinal earned a Master of Science in nursing, with a concentration in leadership in diverse settings. Samaniego graduated from Sabinal High School in 2018. Claudio Sandoval of Uvalde earned a Bachelor […]
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