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The Uvalde Leader-News placed third overall in Division 2 at the 2026 South Texas Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The Leader-News generated 775 sweepstakes points to trail the Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post with 900 points and Fayette County Record with 875. Judges from the Texas Center for Community Journalism at Tarleton State University awarded the paper second place in general […]
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DPS sergeant will speak on app at EOC
FREETexas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Juan D. “JD” Rodriguez will talk about Bridge4PS, a state-funded messaging app designed for law enforcement and first responders, at 10 a.m. May 21 during the Uvalde County Emergency Operations Center quarterly meeting at 207 S. Getty. County emergency management coordinator Forrest Anderson will also share updates and host a roundtable discussion.
Sandoval, Walling win Gonzalez Scholarship
Southwest Texas College radiologic technology students Jessica Sandoval of Uvalde and Cheyenne Walling of Del Rio are the first recipients of the Ralph Gonzalez Scholarship, a new award Radiology Associates of Uvalde created to honor longtime imaging leader Ralph “Freddie” Gonzalez. The scholarship provides $2,000 awards to current students in the Southwest Texas College Radiologic Technology Program who demonstrate strong […]
Runoff voting starts May 18
With six contested local races and several state spots on the ballot, early voting for party primary runoff elections is set 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 18-22 in the Cactus Room at the Willie De Leon Civic Center. Voters in each party’s runoff will select that party’s nominee, not the final officeholder. The Republican Party will hold runoff elections […]
Volunteers needed for new playground
FREEOrganizers are seeking more than 150 volunteers to help build a new playground at Memorial Park on May 16 based on Uvalde children’s drawings of their dream playspace. The playground, designed for children ages 2-5, will replace the existing structure at Memorial Park, which closed in April to prepare for construction. Children helped shape the project during a February design […]
Direct deposit on county agenda
FREEUvalde County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. May 11 at the county courthouse to consider implementing direct depositing payroll for county employees, proclaiming May as community action month, and routine reports. Meetings, which are open to the public, take place in the third-floor courtroom.
SISD board to recognize teachers, athlete
FREESabinal Independent School District’s board of trustees will meet May 12 at 6:30 p.m. to swear in their newly-elected members, reorganize officers and celebrate achievements. Incumbent Andy Beard ran unopposed and newcomer Justin Schmidt took trustee Mike Hawkes’ spot. The school district cancelled the election because there were no challengers. After the board selects officers, they will recognize student athlete […]
Council to consider rezoning requests
FREEUvalde City Council members will consider rezoning requests and swear in new building official Rafael Arias when they meet at 6 p.m. May 12 at city hall. City council will hold public hearings on three zoning matters, including a proposal by TDG Carswashed LLC to rezone 200 W. Main St. from downtown business to general highway business to convert a […]
School board to swear in new members
FREEUvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of Trustees will meet May 11 to canvass results from the May 2 election, induct five new trustees and elect board officers. Voters selected Natalie Arias, Sergio Ortiz, Fernando Fernandez, Jason Cortez and incumbent Erika Ayala Muñoz to fill the open seats on the board. They will join at-large members Jaclyn Gonzales and Jesse […]
UCISD hiring new lawyers for shooting-related suits
Conflict of interest concerns spur switchNow, the trustees will keep both Walsh Gallegos and Thompson & Horton as legal counsel alongside whichever new firm interim superintendent Juan Hinojosa brings on.
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