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New Uvalde Police Department Chief Homer Delgado said no part of his predecessor’s administration will remain the same unless he determines those items contribute to the success of the department. Delgado said April 10 he is planning sweeping changes to the department’s structure and operations and is in the process of reviewing every element, including policies, procedures and personnel. Delgado, […]
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Justice of the Peace Neto Luna dies
Uvalde County Justice of the Peace Ernesto “Neto” Luna, 76, died on April 6, and the county judge said five people have expressed interest in serving in the elected position. The longtime official retired briefly, announcing his resignation in December of 2020, but went on to seek, and win, a return to the post in 2022. Uvalde County Judge Bill […]
Rizo advocating for openness, stronger leadership through UCISD run
Jesus “Jesse” Rizo understands the rules of engagement during board meetings mean trustees can’t always respond to public commenters. But local school trustees give off a cold, calculated feel that he’d like to see change, Rizo said. “The key is engaging the community,” Rizo said. Rizo, 53, of Batesville, is among seven candidates vying for one of three opening seats […]
Gonzales wants to learn about school system, healing through school board
Jaclyn Gonzales said she feels comfortable tackling complex issues through observation and analysis. She hopes her expertise can help provide a new perspective to Uvalde’s local school board. “Healing in our community begins with our schools,” Gonzales said. Gonzales, 47, is among seven candidates seeking one of three opening spots on the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s board. The four-year […]
Home fire spreads to neighboring residence
FREEA residential fire on Uvalde’s north side spread to a neighboring home, filling the surrounding neighborhood in smoke on April 12. Fernando Fernandez, public information officer for the Uvalde Police Department, said everyone inside the two homes made it out safely. Firefighters and police responded to the 100 block of West Daniel Street, where a fire claimed a home owned […]
Delgado: Changes to come after review of every UPD policy, member
FREENew Uvalde Police Department Chief Homer Delgado said no part of his predecessor’s administration will remain the same unless he determines those items contribute to the success of the department Delgado said April 10 he is planning sweeping changes to the department’s structure and operations and is in the process of reviewing every element, including policies, procedures and personnel. […]
City code enforcement available for advice
Uvalde mayor pro tem Everardo “Lalo” Zamora on April 2 proclaimed April as code enforcement month in Uvalde, and city officials invite the public to visit with code enforcement staff from 3 to 4 p.m. on April 10. City enforcement team members Jovita Maldonado and Jose Saucedo will offer cold drinks and city code advice on the front lawn of […]
Edwards Aquifer Authority orders Stage 5 permit reductions
The Edwards Aquifer Authority has declared Stage 5 permit reductions for the Uvalde Pool, which means area users must reduce their water pumping by 44 percent. The EAA last ordered Stage 5 restrictions in March of 2013 – also the first time it ordered Stage 5 restrictions – which remained in place until June of 2015. This week, on April […]
Fourteen-year-old cited in North Getty wreck
Uvalde police officers gave a 14-year-old boy a citation for driving without a license after his involvement in a two-vehicle wreck on North Getty Street on April 3. On the evening of April 3, the juvenile, driving a 2018 Toyota Tundra failed to yield to another vehicle when he attempted to turn left onto Getty from Leona Street. As a […]
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