The Utopia High School tennis team recently dominated the regional meet bringing home two golds and three silvers to qualify for the state contest. Kinsley Cox won first in girls singles while Lawson Leavelle took the boys singles. Leighton Leavelle placed second in girls singles. Katie McNeil and Macee Rhodes won second in girls doubles with Max Feller and Hallie […]
Lifestyles
Five Knippa tennis players headed to state competition
The Knippa Independent School District high school tennis team competed at district April 7-8 in Uvalde, where the boys’ varsity team won their division. Four boys and one girl then headed to Bryan to compete in regional tennis tournament April 17-18. All five students will advance to the state tournament May 7-8 in San Antonio at Blossom Center. Madison Speer […]
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, […]
Cactus Jack Rodeo draws big names
The Cactus Jack Foundation’s 14th PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding event is approaching fast, and organizers say some of the top bull riders in the country, including 10-time world champion Stetson Wright plan to test their cowboy mettle May 1-2 at the Uvalde County Fairplex. TJ Gray and Tyler Bingham, the respective 2025 and 2024 winners, are also scheduled to return, […]
Sabinal school names Stiteler athletic director
Neighbors, family remember Ilse’s baked goodsSabinal Independent School District leaders named coach Hank Stiteler athletic director. Out of 34 applicants for the position, Stiteler was one of five interviewed, then one of two semi-finalists. Stiteler is a veteran Texas coach and educator with 23 years of experience developing student athletes through leadership, loyalty, accountability, and the ACES philosophy. He is a Hondo High School graduate […]
Private Schools
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 […]
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 […]
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