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The Uvalde Leader-News plans to convert a portion of its historic downtown building into a bar and restaurant to augment revenue at a time when traditional sources from newspaper advertising and circulation are in decline. The decision mirrors efforts by legacy newspapers across the country that have turned to different — and often creative — business models to help maintain […]
Lifestyles
Art auction to support Nueces Canyon Visitors Center
An ongoing series of art exhibits and auctions across Nueces Canyon is raising funds for a proposed visitors center near Mission San Lorenzo de la Santa Cruz, with additional events scheduled through May 1. The fundraiser began with a kickoff event at the Camp Wood home of Mary Lois Friday Hulsman, where organizers displayed an array of artworks, including watercolors […]
Churches plan services, Easter events
FREESeveral churches will observe Holy Week with varied services while also offering children egg-citing hunts. Sacred Heart Catholic Church will celebrate a Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. April 2, followed by Eucharistic adoration until 10 p.m. Good Friday services April 3 include Living Stations of the Cross at 1 p.m., the Lord’s Passion at 3 p.m. and […]
Uvalde Grand Opera House hosts comedian William Lee Martin
FREERed Dirt Comedy will bring stand-up comedian William Lee Martin’s “Seemed Smart at the Time” tour to the Uvalde Grand Opera House at 7:30 p.m. March 28. Martin, a Texas-based comedian, writer and former cowboy, delivers a fast-paced, edgy set with a “P.G.…in 1985” sensibility. Tickets are available at tickets.uvaldeoperahouse.org . Prices are $45 for VIP seating and $35 for […]
Sabinal Wild Hog Fest set March 28-29
FREE Little League to host kickoff concert featuring Los Kamaradas del NorteThe Sabinal Lions Club will bring back its Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair March 28-29 at Veterans Memorial Live Oak Park, with a packed weekend of hog catching, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. Sabinal Little League will host a kickoff fundraiser concert featuring Los Kamaradas del Norte from 8 p.m. to midnight March 27 at Veterans Memorial […]
Rockcrushers win home tennis tournament
Knippa High School’s tennis team captured the overall championship March 13 at the 26th-annual Rockcrusher Tournament in Knippa. Cameron Santos and Carter Casey won boys’ doubles, while Cash Collins and Hayes Molloy placed second and JW Beasley and AJ Adame finished third. In girls’ doubles, Addison Day and Camryn Molloy took second, and Aly and Leah Suarez placed third. Meha […]
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St. Philip’s Clarissa Ramos Our 3-K class enjoyed celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Birthday by participating in Reading Across America. Dr. Seuss’ diverse books with colorful illustrations, along with his silly rhyming words captured the attention of our 3-K class. As a STEM project our class recreated the famous red and white hat from the book “The Cat in the Hat” with […]
Utopia Little League opening ceremonies set March 28
Utopia’s Little League teams will hit the field on Saturday for the opening day of this spring season. Games will begin at 11 a.m. after a 9:30 opening ceremony and should finish by late afternoon, so pick out your favorite teams and check the schedule for times. Concessions will be available for good baseball season snacks. Tireless supporters Chad Hillis […]
Lions Cub announces scholarship recipients
Violet Higginbothem has been named Sabinal Lions Club Queen and will be handing out medals at the upcoming Wild Hog Festival as part of her duties as Lions Club Queen. Tori Esquivel won the Outstanding Youth Essay and Diabetes Awareness Essay. Aiden Tinker won the Drug Awareness Essay. Mackinzie Wells was awarded the Outstanding Youth Award. All these recipients are […]
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