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Former interim superintendent Gary Patterson authorized the school district to pay Mandy Pruitt $16,655 over the course of four months provided she not discuss her abrupt 2022 resignation. The newspaper learned about the situation this month, after the district complied with a series of open records requests and produced a string of emails regarding Pruitt’s resignation. Pruitt, former principal of […]

Paul “Wayne” Moss Jr., is used to multitasking. He said working hard is in his blood. “I’ve had two jobs my whole life,” he said, referring to his routine of working multiple jobs at once throughout his extensive law enforcement career. A career law enforcement officer, Moss simultaneously spent years teaching law enforcement to high schoolers in Crystal City ISD […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]