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Relay for Life will take place on April 19 at the Honey Bowl Stadium, and local organizer Mario “MJ” Miller said participants vastly exceeded their original goal by raising over $30,500. The six-hour walking event at 1601 Knox St. will begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at midnight, aiming to unite the community to honor cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers. […]
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Rock band Surge to play Oklahoma event
Local rock band Surge will perform at a Labor Day festival, Rocklahoma, set Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 in Pryor, Oklahoma. They will perform alongside bands such as Slipknot, Halestorm, and Skillet.
Rizo advocating for openness, stronger leadership through UCISD run
Jesus “Jesse” Rizo understands the rules of engagement during board meetings mean trustees can’t always respond to public commenters. But local school trustees give off a cold, calculated feel that he’d like to see change, Rizo said. “The key is engaging the community,” Rizo said. Rizo, 53, of Batesville, is among seven candidates vying for one of three opening seats […]
Aguero to speak to historical commission
Local author Robert Aguero will speak to members of the Uvalde County Historical Commission on April 18 about his new book, “Shearing Sheep and Angora Goats the Texas Way: Legacy of Pride.” The 5:30 p.m. meeting will be held at El Progreso Memorial Library, 301 W. Main.
Early voting for Uvalde school board starts April 22
Election Day is May 4 School community members can cast their early votes in the May 4 board election on April 22-30 in Uvalde and Batesville. Uvalde voters may go to the Ssgt. Willie De Leon Civic Center between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Batesville residents may vote early at Batesville School during the same hours. The deadline to register […]
Register by April 29 to vote in primary runoffs
The primary runoff election is set May 28, and anyone not already registered to vote must register by April 29 to cast a ballot. In the Republican primary runoff, incumbent Ruben Nolasco and challenger Otto Arnim are vying as candidates for Uvalde County Sheriff. Unless a write-in candidate files for the Nov. 5 general election, the primary will determine who […]
Honey Fest draws a crowd of more than 3,500
The downtown plaza was a hive of activity as more than 3,500 people came out to the Uvalde Honey Festival held April 5-6. Main Street Uvalde and the Uvalde Grand Opera House co-hosted the event. Main Street manager Gloria Resma said she saw the largest crowd Friday night. She said attendance was between 3,500 to 4,000. There were 63 vendors […]
Former Uvalde man sentenced to 12.5 years for child porn distribution
A federal judge sentenced former Uvalde resident Marco Jesus Perales, 27, to 151 months in prison on child pornography charges. Del Rio Western District Chief Judge Alia Moses sentenced Perales on April 8 for knowingly distributing at least 138 items of child pornography. Perales was living in Carrizo Springs when he committed the crime. Authorities arrested Perales in July of […]
Gonzales wants to learn about school system, healing through school board
Jaclyn Gonzales said she feels comfortable tackling complex issues through observation and analysis. She hopes her expertise can help provide a new perspective to Uvalde’s local school board. “Healing in our community begins with our schools,” Gonzales said. Gonzales, 47, is among seven candidates seeking one of three opening spots on the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s board. The four-year […]
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