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A double rainbow spread across the sky May 26 in the aftermath of a wild storm resulting in more than an hour of power outages and flooding in some streets.
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Uvalde PD hosts officials from Iraq, Morocco, Algeria
Department shares insights on terrorism prevention post-RobbThe leaders learned about combatting youth terrorism, shared advice on resilience after mass tragedies and ate cheeseburgers together.
TxDOT overlays temporarily closing outside lanes of Highway 83, 90
FREEEditor’s Note: Leader-News staff updated this story at 11:05 a.m. June 1 to reflect TxDOT’s plan to continue work through June 2. Motorists driving on Getty Street on May 28 encountered lane closures as the Texas Department of Transportation began a road maintenance project. Similar work is scheduled to begin June 2 on Main Street. Roberto Madrigal Jr., area TxDOT […]
SWTX student dies at Uvalde campus
Southwest Texas College president Hector Gonzales announced at 7 p.m. May 28 that one student died and another was injured at the Uvalde campus.
Former La Pryor superintendent arrested for injuring 6-year-old girl
Zavala County Sheriff’s Office arrested former La Pryor Independent School District superintendent William Arevalo on May 27 for alleged abuse of a 6-year-old.
Community honors victims four years after Robb tragedy
The evening of May 24, four years after the Robb Elementary School shooting, victims’ families and friends gathered at the Willie de Leon Civic Center, sharing tender stories and words conveying the abundance of love and grief they hold for the departed. The audience sat opposite 21 desks decorated with victims’ belongings, portraits, flowers and lit candles. The event was […]
Eight area seniors receive Texas Farm Bureau scholarships
Eight area seniors received scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 from Texas Farm Bureau on May 27. Recipients included Tucker Allen of Brackettville High School, who received a $1,000 scholarship; Kaydence Sandoval ($800) and Victoria Esquivel ($500) of Sabinal High School; Carter Crow ($800), Danielle Rodriguez ($500) and Hector Aguilar ($500) of Uvalde High School; Chloe Matocha ($500) of Utopia […]
La Salle, Dimmit want to join SWTX tax district
Public hearings upcomingSouthwest Texas College’s board of trustees accepted annexation petitions from La Salle and Dimmit counties at their May 21 meeting, leaving it up to voters to decide whether they join the college’s taxing district in November. The counties needed to gather signatures from five percent of their registered voters for the petition. Now that they’ve demonstrated community backing, La Salle […]
Splash pad undergoes repairs, sets sensory-friendly hours
Editor’s Note: Leader-News staff updated this story at 8:55 a.m. May 28 to reflect the correct sensory friendly hours. It’s been a little more than two weeks since the Ox Ranch Splash Pad at Jardín de los Héroes Park held its grand opening ceremony and turned the metaphorical keys over to the city of Uvalde, which has been busy making […]
AirLIFE hosts Safety Day
FREEUvalde AirLIFE invites local families to a free event that teaches safe summer practices from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 28 at Southwest Texas College. Individuals can learn about water and sun safety, as well as hands only CPR, and receive summer swag and free safety gear. The Uvalde Police Department will discuss gun safety. Individuals who participate in […]
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