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Uvalde’s school board said they’d accept applications for superintendent on Aug. 17, but left little room for doubt about who they’d choose.
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Servantes joins BBQ hall of fame
Just a year after Texas Monthly proclaimed Ernest Servantes’ Burnt Bean the best barbecue joint in Texas, the Uvalde-born chef earned a spot in the International Barbecue Cookers Association Hall of Fame and added more television appearances to his résumé. “Give me two or three more years, I’m gonna tell Matthew McConaughey to scoot over because I’m going to be […]
Globetrotter to perform for Sabinal students
FREEFormer Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams will perform at two free events at Sabinal Independent School District on Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Foundation offers $300K to assist flood-affected residents
Emergency financial assistance is available to Uvalde County residents affected by July’s flood, by way of a $317,192 Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country grant. Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. received the money to distribute to flood-affected households, with assistance available for needs including building materials, temporary or long-term lodging and income lost because of the disaster. […]
Aquifer authority lifts pumping restrictions
Uvalde County users can pump water without Edwards Aquifer Authority restrictions for the first time since mid- 2022, and high-use city of Uvalde water customers should see some corresponding decreases in bills. The Uvalde Pool had faced pumping reductions since June 2022 because of prolonged drought. Aquifer levels have climbed in recent weeks as rainfall replenished he region. How long […]
ICE agents working in Sabinal area
FREEU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field agents, known as ICE, began working in Sabinal the week of Aug. 10, at times responding after local police make traffic stops. Sabinal Police Chief Jesus “Chuy” Reyes said the agents had made no arrests in the city as of Aug. 13. Reyes said he doesn’t know how long agents will be in Sabinal, […]
Veteran Uvalde teachers mark 30-plus first days of school
Delia Guevara, Debbie Mechler-Rodriguez and Elsa Samarripa have spent over three decades as educators, but they still get the first day jitters.
Hacienda Salvage going to be “just fine” after car fire
“I’m a positive guy. It happened. It was a mistake. It’s an accident. It’s life. We’ll deal with it,” owner Robert Rowland told the Leader-News.
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