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William Ross “Bill” Mitchell, a 37-year-old with minimal political experience, launched his public service career when he chose to run for Uvalde County judge in 1985. No one, not even Mitchell himself, could have envisioned what that decision would mean for the next four decades. It led to what became the longest-tenured Texas county judgeship in Lone Star State history. […]
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Editorial: Sabinal ‘Plaza’ will transform community
A bold new look for downtown Sabinal promises to transform the community’s landscape like nothing before. The heart of the project calls for turning a city block on Center Street into a multi-use public plaza designed as a gathering place for people of all ages. The city purchased the Center Street property, which once housed a grocery store, dress shop […]
Pastor’s column: Make God your rock to stand on
Not long ago, I was hiking to the top of a steep hill. I took a step upward and all of a sudden, my arms were swinging around as I tried to get my balance. I am sure I looked pretty funny trying not to fall down, however, I just could not find a firm place to step. As I […]
Editorial: Big Bend Park long overdue for care
The Chisos Mountains Lodge in Big Bend National Park has changed little since it opened in 1964. Visitors ascending the tortuous entrance to 5,400 feet will find a handsome stone and wood structure nestled among piñon pines and drooping junipers. They will also discover a lodge stricken by a shifting foundation and inadequate water system. Taken together, the facility is […]
Griff inspired us to be better reporters – and people
Griff Singer didn’t simply teach, he showed us how — through his work as an in-the-trenches journalist, longtime University of Texas professor and friend to Texas newspapers — large and small. S. Griffin “Griff” Singer died March 25 at age 93. Less than a year earlier at a meeting of the South Texas Press Association in New Braunfels my wife, […]
Remember When?: Pro bull riders returning to fairplex
10 Years ago Thursday, April 7, 2016 Pro bull riders returning to fairplex next month – The fifth-annual Cactus Jack bull riding competition is less than a month away, set for May 6-7 at Uvalde County Fairplex. Once again, the event is sanctioned by the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Velocity Tour. Bull riders will vie for over $40,000 in added […]
Pastor’s Column: Is your name in the Lamb’s Book of Life?
As a boy, I remember my grandpa reading the obituaries in his local paper with more interest than he read the front page. For Grandpa, it was like the comedian Carl Reiner who said, “If you’re not in the obit, eat breakfast.” I realize that I have now become my grandfather. I’m starting to recognize more names in the obits […]
Letter to the editor: Letter renewal
Following are more letters written by students in Raydean Moore’s Flores Elementary class in 2002. They were sent to my father, John S. Buchanan, after she read a Uvalde Leader-News article about his military service. They are sweet and caring letters that I am sharing. I hope these now adults remember, as I do, the gift that they gave my […]
Editorial: America failed Vietnam veterans
The Vietnam Veteran Honorarium held March 27 at the Fairplex reminded us how badly we failed veterans returning from Southeast Asia. Instead of offering servicemen and women a “welcome home” and “thank you for serving,” we called them “baby killers” and even spit on them. Americans should never stop apologizing. Two highly-decorated former U.S. Army Green Berets, Gary O’Neal and […]
Pastor’s column: Where is death’s sting?
What if this life is all there is to our existence? Everything we do in our lives would have no meaning. All of the relationships we have from family, to friends, and business acquaintances; and all of the achievements and possessions we strived and struggled for, that have been the driving force of our lives, would only be to make […]
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