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Uvalde County officials have approved an agreement with Briscoe Animal Resource Center that establishes a process for handling stray and impounded animals in unincorporated areas of the county. County officials described the agreement as a significant step toward improving animal welfare and response to stray dogs, but emphasized it does not establish a county animal control department. Instead, the memorandum […]
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Arredondo’s trial set for 2027
Judge says 'this case is getting old'Judge Sid Harle said “this case is getting old.” If the current schedule holds, it will be almost five years since the massacre when a jury hears it.
Experts talk New World screwworm prevention and policy
Ranchers moving livestock out of a screwworm-infested zone that now includes portions of Uvalde and Zavala counties may face permit delays of several days, Texas Animal Health Commission representative T.R. Lansford said June 10, adding that efforts to eradicate the pest are likely to continue for months. Texas has confirmed seven screwworm infestations since June 3, when the state’s first […]
USDA confirms six active cases as screwworm spreads across South Texas
Uvalde, Zavala prioritized in containment effortsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency and ordered prioritized resources to Uvalde and Zavala counties on June 5.
June showers push 2026 rainfall over 12 inches
Aquifer Uvalde Pool more than 28 feet under averageA series of early June storms brought scattered rainfall, with reports in the city varying from more than 1.30 inches to just over a quarter inch. Sabinal got a good downpour, with Enrique Garcia reporting 1.35 inches at Garcia Brothers’ Tire on Hondo Street and 1.85 inches at his home east of town. Though the rain added to over 6.5 […]
Fairplex to bear Mitchell’s name
Court votes 5-0 amid opposition over lawsuits, suspensionAfter a public debate over former Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell’s legacy, Uvalde County Commissioners Court members voted 5-0 June 8 to rename the fairplex as the “William R. Mitchell Uvalde County Fairplex,” honoring the late judge’s role in developing the county’s popular event venues. Three speakers voiced opposition and one spoke in favor of the move. Speakers opposing the […]
Uvalde’s class of 2026 celebrates in style
The 275 members of Uvalde’s class of 2026 took to the Honey Bowl to celebrate four years of achievements, accept their diplomas and show off their personalities with custom caps on May 29. The graduates, featuring 177 Uvalde High School students, 77 from the Early College High School and 21 from Crossroads Academy, enjoyed respite from recent hot and stormy […]
UPD reports fewer stops, no racial profiling
Uvalde Police Department officers conducted 7,273 traffic stops in 2025 – about 9 percent, or 714 stops, fewer than the year before – and recorded no racial profiling complaints or violations, according to the department’s annual state-required report. “Basically, we had no violations, we had no complaints for racial profiling throughout the year of 2025,” Uvalde Police Chief Homer Delgado […]
Area students earn ASU degrees, honors
Angelo State University recognized area students for academic achievement in spring 2026, awarding degrees to graduates and naming others to the dean’s list. The university conferred 901 undergraduate and 891 graduate degrees during its spring commencement ceremony May 15 in San Angelo. Christina Covarrubias, of Uvalde, earned a Master of Education in school counseling. Students earning bachelor’s degrees included Jo […]
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