When police caught up to him Rene Deleon admitted to entering the abandoned building and falling asleep holding a lit cigarette.
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UPD arrests man for arson of West Mill house
Former owner's family laments lossBy Hali Mecklin | on May 05, 2026
Staff writer Hali MecklinGrant firm proposes lobbying
Council tables contract, citing need to prioritizeBy K ALEJANDRO | on May 04, 2026
Staff writer Julye KeebleUvalde Leader-News
Uvalde City Council members voted April 28 to table a decision on adding lobbying services to a contract with EMC Strategy Group LLC after about 90 minutes of debate, as officials and residents questioned city priorities. The city pays the firm $3,000 a month for grant work, contracted through September 2026. Adding lobbying would double the cost. EMC’s proposed contract […]
Flores leads Uvalde High School top 10
By K ALEJANDRO | on May 04, 2026
Staff writer Hali MecklinUvalde Leader-News
Gracie D. Flores, a recipient of The Gates Scholarship and aspiring law student, is Uvalde High School’s class of 2026 valedictorian. Flores is a Summa Cum Laude graduate from the Uvalde Early College High School with an associate of arts degree from Southwest Texas College. The senior earned a GPA of 107.714 and will graduate with AP Scholar, bilingual and […]
SWTX talks dual credit
Gonzales says relationship with UCISD on the mendBy K ALEJANDRO | on May 04, 2026
Staff writer Hali MecklinUvalde Leader-News
College administrators and board members confirmed Southwest Texas College credits are valid at any public university in the state, and said at an April 16 meeting rumors of issues are years-old and “unfounded.” Dual credit director Savanna Martinez presented on the high school programs, which serve students at 33 campuses across 24 districts. Afterward, board members questioned course transferability to […]
Bear Creek to open next year
New state park planning day use by FebruaryBy K ALEJANDRO | on May 04, 2026
Staff writer Kaitlyn G. AlejandroUvalde Leader-News
Bear Creek State Park could be open and operational as soon as September 2029, and according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials, the park is expected to open for extended day use by February 2027. During a March 25 meeting held at the Willie de Leon Civic Center, Maria Malone, senior park planner for TPWD, said that although Uvalde […]
Cattleman’s Ball, roping events wrangle $80K for foundation
By K ALEJANDRO | on May 04, 2026
Staff writer Kaitlyn G. AlejandroUvalde Leader-News
The Makenna Elrod Seiler Foundation’s two-day roping event and Cattleman’s Ball, held April 17-19, raised over $80,000 — money, foundation head Chris Seiler said, will be used for scholarships and next year’s fundraising events. Madison Speer and Gracie Greene, area seniors, were both awarded $15,000 scholarships during the Cattleman’s Ball on April 17 in front of a crowd of about […]
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