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Gilbert C. Bermea Sr. will be 99 on Jan. 10, and he still keeps his mind and body active. A World War II veteran and former U.S. Army master sergeant, he keeps limber with stretches and enjoys daily walks in the sunshine. Bermea lost his wife of about 69 years in February 2015, but he still lives at home. He […]
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El Progreso Memorial Library receives $100,000 grant
El Progreso Memorial Library received a $100,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority during a Dec. 16 ceremony in the rotunda. The donation will be used for the library’s Next Generation campaign, which has collected about $3 million towards its $5.6 million goal. The campaign aims to upgrade and expand the existing building. Proposed improvements include expanding the Virginia […]
Suarez launches campaign for Pct. 4 county commissioner post
Retired county employee and U.S. Army veteran Jose “Joe” F. Suarez Sr. is seeking the Republican nomination for Precinct 4 Uvalde County Commissioner. He describes himself as a man of faith who believes in helping others and spreading hope. “I get up in the morning and I thank God for giving me a chance to get up and do something, […]
Runyen to speak about weather at EOC meeting
Jason Runyen of the National Weather Service will brief Uvalde County Emergency Operations Center volunteers on weather programs and projects during a meeting set at 10 a.m. Jan. 15 at the county building, 207 S. Getty St. Volunteers typically include first responders, city, county and school representatives, and elected officials. NWS Austin/San Antonio meteorologist-in-charge Pat Vesper announced Nov. 17 that […]
Flu, COVID shots available as respiratory illnesses peak
It’s respiratory sickness season, and insured individuals can receive a flu and/or COVID-19 shot from a number of local health care entities at little to no cost, while uninsured individuals can expect to pay anywhere from $30 to $142 for flu vaccines, and $178 to roughly $289 for the COVID-19 vaccine. Local pharmacies – H-E-B, Walmart and Walgreens – are […]
UCISD board bids farewell to chief of finance
Uvalde school board members gave heartfelt goodbyes to district chief financial officer Pam Bendele at their Dec. 15 meeting, who resigned at the end of that month after 13 total years at the district. The superintendent said nobody had applied for her position, and the district is searching for a replacement. “I’ve always said I wish you would come manage […]
Resiliency center offering help during Robb-related trial
Director Jayme Johnston invites anyone needing support during the Robb Elementary-related trial of former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales to visit the Uvalde Together Resiliency Center at 2104 E. Main St. Johnston said center staff plan to offer extra support for the length of the trial, which began Jan. 5 in Corpus Christi. “The Uvalde Together Resiliency Center recognizes […]
Rivera earns international HR certification
Medina Electric Cooperative employee Theresa Rivera of Hondo has passed the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional exam, a globally recognized certification for HR professionals. “Theresa’s achievement of the SHRM-CP certification demonstrates her dedication to professional growth and directly benefits our entire staff and, ultimately, our members,” said Trey Grebe, CEO of Medina EC. “It ensures our Human Resources […]
Edwards County Junior Livestock Association honors Habys
The Edwards County Junior Livestock Association honored the legacy of former Uvaldean Doris Haby and the late Hayden Haby Sr. on Dec. 13, 2025, during the annual livestock show at the Spud Tatum Show Barn in Rocksprings. In front of a record crowd, Doris Haby accepted induction into the ECJLA Wall of Fame on behalf of herself and her late […]
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To submit an event for publication in the Leader-News calendar, call managing editor Meghann Garcia at 830-278-3335 or email her at mgarcia@ulnnow.com Jan. 7 The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. for social time at the Uvalde Country Club. Valerie Redus, a Texas Master Naturalist, will present on the bois d’arc trees, which were planted in hedge […]
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