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The U.S. Department of Agriculture released 40 million sterilized New World screwworm flies across Texas the week of June 18, and planes used for fly dispersal made several stops at Garner Field Airport in Uvalde. Between Texas and Mexico, the USDA releases about 100 million sterilized flies by aerial dispersal per week. Mexico is currently dealing with more than 1,500 […]

With reconstruction costs estimated at $100,000 to $130,000 per court, the parent-led nonprofit Terri Rambie Tennis Foundation is reviewing bids for a three-phase project designed to keep portions of the complex operational during construction. The foundation, formed by parents of local tennis players, is leading an estimated $2 million-plus effort to preserve tennis in Uvalde for future generations. Without the […]

Uvalde voters could decide in November whether to raise city council pay, revise term limits and loosen residency requirements for future city managers if council members place city charter amendments on the ballot. The charter currently limits elected officials to three four-year terms. The mayor receives $50 a month, while council members receive $25. City manager Joe Cardenas suggested reviewing […]

Uvalde County officials have approved an agreement with Briscoe Animal Resource Center that establishes a process for handling stray and impounded animals in unincorporated areas of the county. County officials described the agreement as a significant step toward improving animal welfare and response to stray dogs, but emphasized it does not establish a county animal control department. Instead, the memorandum […]

After a public debate over former Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell’s legacy, Uvalde County Commissioners Court members voted 5-0 June 8 to rename the fairplex as the “William R. Mitchell Uvalde County Fairplex,” honoring the late judge’s role in developing the county’s popular event venues. Three speakers voiced opposition and one spoke in favor of the move. Speakers opposing the […]