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Editor’s note: The newspaper updated this story Aug. 12 to say Mariano Pargas abstained from voting on July 28. A previous version erroneously indicated he voted. Uvalde County on Aug. 11 released body camera footage and incident reports from the May 24, 2022, Robb Elementary School shooting. Leader-News staff are reviewing the material, which include 911 and sheriff’s office […]
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County pauses meeting to vet ESD No. 3 signatures
FREE Mayor questions integrity of petition advanced by firefightersUvalde County commissioners will gather at noon Aug. 12 at the courthouse after pausing their Aug. 11 meeting to verify whether petition signers to form Emergency Services District No. 3 own property in the proposed district. Six people spoke during the Aug. 11 public hearing at the courthouse, including firefighters, Uvalde residents and a developer. A petition put forth by […]
Teacher repays district’s mistakes
A Uvalde High School teacher said she lost her house and cannot afford daily expenses after the district made multiple payroll mistakes, accidentally overpaid her thousands of dollars, and later deducted funds from her paycheck without her consent. The Uvalde Leader-News has learned multiple school district employees are experiencing similar pay issues. “It’s not right. Our kids need us, they […]
Classes kick off at UDLA
As the sun rose at Uvalde Dual Language Academy on Aug. 6, first grade teacher Dora Gallardo prepared for her 36th first day of school. While her new students lined up outside the classroom, Gallardo hugged a third grader passing by who she taught years ago. Gallardo is a veteran teacher with Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, and said seeing […]
UCISD staff largely break even in new compensation plan
The Uvalde school board unanimously approved an employee compensation plan that raises hourly wages for staff with reduced work schedules and scales back proposed stipend cuts. The action on July 31 comes after multiple trustees previously rejected cuts in the district’s compensation plan, arguing on June 21 staff couldn’t live off lower pay. Bus drivers, cafeteria workers and speech pathologists, […]
County draft budget tops $54.1 million
Second draft of 2025-2026 proposal includes more fund categoriesUvalde County Commissioners on July 28 approved a second draft of the 2025-2026 budget. The updated draft totals more than $54.1 million, an increase of about $22.6 million from the initial draft reviewed a month earlier, which only included six core funds. This year’s second draft is also $5.6 million higher than last year’s second draft budget of $48.5 million. […]
County discussing tax planning, $9.9 million bonds
Public invited to voice opinion on proposed ESD No. 3Uvalde County Commissioners expect to issue $9.9 million in certificates of obligation and hold a public hearing on a new taxing entity to fund area fire departments when they meet Aug. 11 at the Uvalde County Courthouse. They will also discuss amending the 2025 tax planning calendar and hear a report from Uvalde EMS director Stephen Stephens during the meeting, […]
Births!
It’s a girl! Sierra King and Efrain Sanchez of San Marcos announce the birth of their daughter, Aaliya Grace Sanchez, on June 13, 2025, at Resolute Baptist Hospital in New Braunfels. Aaliya measured 19.3 inches in length and weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Yolanda and Frank King of Uvalde. Paternal grandparents are Mireya Sanchez Moreno of Ancaster, […]
UCAD files tax lawsuits involving eight properties
Public RecordsThe Uvalde County Appraisal District and taxing entities it represents filed suit against 14 owners of eight properties for delinquent taxes in the 38th Judicial District Court of Judge Kelley Kimble in July. The state filed habeas corpus suits against six people, and one person filed the same suit against the state. Habeas corpus cases typically involve a court order […]
County files to dismiss UPS driver’s $15 million lawsuit
Cox asks to change judge, venueAttorney Charles S. Frigerio, who represents Uvalde County and county Judge Bill Mitchell, filed a motion Aug. 6 asking a federal court to dismiss a $15 million lawsuit from UPS driver Tyler Cox. Frigerio told the Western District of Texas that judicial immunity and failure to state a legal claim should end the case. He previously filed a similar motion […]
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