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Veteran superintendent Richard Grill announced his early departure from Crystal City Independent School District in July after navigating mass layoffs, school consolidation and threats of a state takeover, and will pass the torch to current La Pryor superintendent Cody Miller. Grill came on board as CCISD’s interim superintendent in May, inheriting a district on the brink of collapse. After June’s […]
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Partner of student suing SWTX over fatal training incident
The partner of a 45-year-old powerline technician student who died during on-campus training is suing Southwest Texas College and its president, alleging negligence in his death. Marisol Flores, Enrique “Q” Serna’s partner of eight years, filed the lawsuit July 9 against the college and president Hector Gonzales. The petition seeks monetary relief of more than $1 million. Serna died May […]
People file eight suits over vehicle injuries
People and companies filed eight vehicle-related injury cases in June and July in the 38th Judicial District Court of Judge Kelley Kimble. June Companies filed six suits over unpaid debts, and one investment company filed a property-based lawsuit. Six people filed five lawsuits related to motor vehicle injuries. One person filed suit against their insurance company. One company filed a […]
Uvalde ends flood debris fee waiver Aug. 15
The city of Uvalde will end waived landfill fees for flood-related debris Aug. 15, requiring residents to pay disposal fees beginning Aug. 17. The free use of the landfill had been available to flood-affected city residents with proof of address and county residents who pay city utility bills. County residents who do not pay city utility bills were required to […]
UHS class of 1986 sets reunion
FREEThe Uvalde High School Class of 1986 is inviting former teachers and staff who were part of the class’s educational journey to attend the UHS homecoming football game Oct. 23 as part of the class’s 40th reunion celebration. Organizers will announce additional details at a later date.
Lutheran Church to host annual barbecue
FREEEmmanuel Lutheran Church in Knippa will host its 103rd-annual barbecue social fundraiser Sept. 19. The Country Store will open at 5 p.m. A barbecue meal will be served for dine-in or takeout from 5:30 to 7 p.m., or until sold out. Plates cost $15 and include sausage, pulled pork, potato salad, pinto beans, bread, a drink and homemade dessert.
County opens disaster recovery call center
Crisis Response Ministry of Tyler is the new point of contact for Uvalde flood recovery assistance and can be reached at 830-215-4066.The recovery call center will operate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The county announced the new resource Aug. 5 citing feedback that the former in-person recovery center, based in the Willie De Leon Civic Center, […]
JP Lalo Diaz seeks county judge role
Lalo Diaz, Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace and a local businessman, says he will prioritize fiscal responsibility, water resources, public safety, healthcare, road maintenance and greater government transparency as a potential county judge. Come November, Uvalde voters will have the opportunity to cast a vote for county judge, the first new appointment in nearly 40 years. Currently, Jerry W. […]
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