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The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and advisories for Uvalde and surrounding counties as heat index values could climb as high as 112 degrees through the weekend. A heat index measures how hot it feels when humidity is combined with air temperature, often making conditions feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature reading. Extreme heat is expected from […]

Lightning flashes lit Uvalde’s sky early on June 15, followed by a deluge of rainfall starting at 3:15 a.m. By around 8 a.m. the storm had dropped over 3 inches in spots, raising water levels over some area roads. Texas A&M AgriLife’s weather station measured 2.64 inches. Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department chief Mario Rangel recorded about 4 inches of rain […]

Southwest Texas College honored retirees, recognized employee achievements and celebrated service milestones May 1 during its annual Dean’s Breakfast. College president Hector Gonzales recognized 12 retirees whose careers at the college spanned from nine to 27 years. The retirees included Kirk Palermo, who served nine years; Alfredo Hernandez and Josephine Mendez, 10 years each; Dale Gear, 11 years; Yolanda Yvette […]

Flooding, deteriorating streets, aging emergency equipment and a lack of youth amenities topped residents’ concerns June 4 during a workshop aimed at helping Uvalde officials identify priorities for future grant and funding requests. Mayor Hector R. Luevano said the city organized the workshop to gather public input on its most pressing needs, noting that grants and other outside funding sources […]

Uvalde County Constable John Meyer is asking everyone visiting area rivers to avoid parking on bridges impeding road access. Meyer, who serves Precinct 4 including 19 Mile Crossing and other river spots, said it is a public safety issue. People parking on bridges or along both sides of narrow roads might make them impassable for first responders in ambulances or […]