Newspaper/Media 
The Briscoe Animal Resource Center, 1409 N. Camp St., is distributing free pet supplies to people affected by the recent flooding. Available donations include dog and cat food, plastic pet carriers, toys and treats, collars and leashes, bowls and blankets. The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 830-275-9082.
News
Temporary disaster tax exemption available for damaged properties
Property owners whose buildings were damaged in the July flooding may qualify for a temporary property tax exemption. Gov. Greg Abbott declared Uvalde County a disaster area July 14, making eligible property owners able to apply for the exemption through Oct. 27, 105 days after the disaster declaration. To qualify, improvements to a property must have sustained at least 15% […]
City offering roll-off containers July 21-22
On July 21 and July 22 at the Memorial Golf Course and behind the Dollar General on 311 E Antonio street, residents can drop off waste from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the sites, residents must show identification and cannot dispose of tires, batteries or oil according to a Facebook post from the city. The city previously offered containers at Morales Junior High and at the Civic Center on July 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Uvalde picks up the pieces of its highways
FREE Floods damage asphalt, collapse bridgeAccording to the Texas Department of Transportation, only nine state roadways remained affected by flood-related damage and debris as of July 20.
City, county to address disaster declarations
FREEUvalde city and county governments have announced special meetings this week to discuss next steps in flood recovery. Uvalde County Commissioners will meet at 3 p.m. July 21 to discuss extending and modifying the local declaration interim county judge Jerry W. Bates signed July 14. Commissioners will meet at the courthouse, 100 N. Getty St. There will not be a […]
Filing for three city council seats opens July 20
FREE Medina, King stepping down, Santos to run for reelectionCandidate filing opens July 20 for three Uvalde City Council seats on the November ballot, with one incumbent seeking reelection, another stepping aside and a third ineligible to run because of term limits. District 1 Councilman Ernest Santos plans to seek another term, while District 3 Councilwoman Eloisa R. Medina said she will not seek reelection. District 5 Councilman Chip […]
How to report Texas flood damage
The voluntary survey helps officials document storm damage and determine whether additional disaster assistance may become available.
Flood cleanup resources
FREEThis story is migrating to: Flood recovery guide: Where to find help in Uvalde County Flood-affected residents who need help cleaning out homes or removing debris can now submit a work order request through the Uvalde Volunteer Reception Center’s website at tinyurl.com/UVC-workorder . The local government venture, located in the Cactus Room at the Willie De Leon Civic […]
President Trump signs FEMA request for Uvalde flood aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it would fund 75 percent of the cost of emergency protective measures in the region.
‘Document, Document, Document’: Uvalde prepares for flood assistance
Uvalde County Commissioners convene for flood assessmentWith a presidential disaster declaration request on its way to President Donald J. Trump’s desk, Texas must exceed a threshold of $58 million in disaster-related costs to qualify for federal aid. In order to do that, all affected counties, including Uvalde, need to start tallying up their repair needs.
Category Pages are limited to 90 days. Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles.
Subscribe to our free daily newsletter!