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Uvalde City Council has taken the first step toward accessing a $10 million state appropriation for a potential Robb Elementary memorial site, but city officials emphasized July 28 that the city has not acquired the property or finalized any plans. “This is only for the city to be able to accept those funds, those $10 million that were granted by […]
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Floods hit during warning system upgrades
Uvalde County’s network of flood-monitoring sensors was offline when July flooding struck, leaving emergency officials to rely on federal data, weather models and other alert systems as water rose across the county. County emergency management coordinator Forrest Anderson said water sensors were offline because of ongoing repairs and site relocations. “Just because of all of the events that have been […]
County may extend disaster declaration
Uvalde County commissioners will consider extending or modifying the county’s local disaster declaration Aug. 10 as the declaration approaches its 30-day limit. Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. in the county courthouse to discuss the declaration, which they most recently extended July 21. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 418.108, a local disaster declaration may continue beyond 30 days if extended […]
Uvalde Rebuild seeks drywall, insulation for 62 households
Donations to the Uvalde Rebuild Account have helped 18 area families repair their flood-damaged homes, but more than 60 households remain on a growing waitlist for drywall and insulation. Local women Sue Ellen Vera and Melissa Alejandro established Uvalde Rebuild accounts at MG Building Materials and T.J. Moore Lumber yard, where businesses and individuals can contribute toward building materials for […]
Floods prompt change order to Knippa paving project
Uvalde County Commissioners will meet at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the county courthouse, 100 N. Getty St., to act upon a change order for a Knippa street improvement project.
County awaits OK for temporary debris site
Uvalde County could soon operate a temporary flood-debris disposal site, pending approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SWTX to discuss budget, order elections
The college’s board will meet Aug. 13 to discuss and adopt a 2026-2027 operating budget, and order special elections in Dimmit and La Salle Counties.
City sets deadline for waived debris clean-up fees
The city of Uvalde will end waived landfill fees for flood-related debris Aug. 15, requiring residents to pay disposal fees beginning Aug. 17.
Commissioners defer salary cutting decision
Uvalde County Commissioners took no action Aug. 3 to reduce their salaries, saying the decision should be left to the incoming court, while the agenda item did not meet state notice requirements.
Get tax-free school supplies Aug. 7-9
Texas’ annual sales tax holiday is Aug. 7-9, and families can purchase clothing, school supplies and more tax-free at any retailer or online shop.
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