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Uvalde will unveil a new splash pad at El Jardín de los Héroes Park on May 9, bringing a $1.8 million, community-driven project to life less than a year after construction began. The Uvalde Rotary Club envisioned the project, and Ox Ranch funded it in full. The splash pad features replicas of animals found on Ox Ranch, including zebras and […]
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Grant minimizes cost of spay, neuter at SWTVMC
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded Southwest Texas Veterinary Medical Center a grant that will fund up to 500 spays and neuters over the next year and a half. “It’s going to cover most of the surgery,” veterinarian and SWTVMC co-owner, Tracy Colvin, said. “Especially for cats and small dogs.” The cost of surgery depends on […]
Shooting suspect arrested for auto theft
Zavala County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Nicholas Bazzano, 17, on April 4 after he allegedly initiated a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, crashed and fled on foot. The mother of the vehicle’s owner believes Bazzano planned the crime for months. According to ZCSO, deputy Homero Arredondo saw a Silver GMC Sierra truck, which had been reported stolen in Uvalde […]
Rep. Tony Gonzales announces resignation
With just months left in his third and final term, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales submitted his resignation effective April 14, succumbing to mounting pressure from his peers over allegations of sexual harassment. “There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been […]
Uvalde Housing Authority meets April 20
FREEThe Uvalde Housing Authority will meet at 6 p.m. April 20 to discuss and potentially approve the attendance of an employee and commissioner at the June 10-12 Housing Alliance of Texas conference in Austin, and executive director Virginia Limon’s attendance at the May 20-21 TX Health Benefits Member Forum in Round Rock. Commissioners will hear a report from Limon about […]
Volunteers needed to build playspace at El Bigote Park
FREEOn April 16, construction on a new playspace at El Bigote Park began. Now, nonprofit KABOOM!, the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation and the city of Uvalde Parks and Recreation department are requesting the help of volunteers for the two remaining days of construction. Organizers are calling volunteers to help prepare and build the playspace at 100 Retama Drive, which intersects […]
Cattleman’s Ball to launch Makenna’s scholarship events
Editors note: Leader-News staff updated the featured image at 12:35 p.m. April 15. The Makenna Elrod Seiler Foundation invites ladies and gents to don their finest western-wear for a night of music and entertainment with acts like The Bellamy Brothers April 17 during the first-ever Cattleman’s Ball. Organizers are holding it at the Uvalde County Fairplex, kicking off a weekend […]
Sabinal promotes coach Stiteler to athletic director
Sabinal Independent School District’s board of trustees selected Hank Stiteler, current defensive coordinator and track coach, as their new athletic director on April 13 out of 34 applicants. Stiteler, a 23-year veteran coach and teacher, will fill the position upon Jeff Kowalski’s exit. Kowalski served as the Yellowjackets’ AD for six years and will retire at the end of the […]
County commissioners lift ban on outdoor burning
Uvalde County Commissioners voted April 13 to lift the 90-day ban on outdoor burning after 2.08 inches of rain fell April 4-12 in Uvalde. With forecasters predicting chances of rain this week and the next, Commissioner Roy Kothmann motioned to lift the burn ban. Kothmann said he had spoken to several volunteer firefighters and they suggested lifting the ban to […]
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