2017-01-15

For the second time in recent years Mario Rangel was honored as the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department’s firefighter of the year. Rangel was recognized Thursday night when the department hosted its annual banquet, which was held in honor of the late Warren Fulcher. “The fireman of the year award is for the firefighter that puts the most effort, time and […]

The deadline for residents to cast their vote for the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 People’s Choice Awards is nearing. The awards will be handed out at the 97thannual chamber banquet, slated Feb. 3. Business of the Year nominees are Wintergarden Produce, St. Henry de Osso, Thompson Helicopters, Mauve Salon and Briscoe-Garner Museum. The selected businesses were chosen from […]

Sabrina Vielma, who was indicted on capital murder charges for the December 2011 death of her 4-year-old son, is once again behind bars. She was picked up Wednesday night on a warrant for violating the terms of her pre-trial release program. Since being indicted in August of 2013 and turning herself in to law enforcement, Vielma has remained free after […]

For some, video images of 25-year-old Uvalde resident Joshua David Luna sexually assaulting his then 8-year-old cousin were too graphic to watch. At least three individuals exited the courtroom, where on Friday 38th Judicial District Court Judge Camile DuBose sentenced Luna, who pleaded guilty to five counts of possession of child pornography, to 20 years in prison plus a $5,000 […]

On the first day of Texas’ 85th legislative session, which was Tuesday, State Rep. Tracy O. King, a Uvalde Democrat, was sworn in to continue serving the people of Texas House District 80. “I am humbled to be given the opportunity to represent House District 80 in the Texas House of Representatives,” King said. “The trust and responsibility given to […]

During the county budget workshops and ensuing budget approval, commissioners allocated $250,000 for the Uvalde County Appraisal District, which collects taxes on the county’s behalf. Through a second-issued budget, compiled because the first was rejected, UCAD is instead requesting $329,082 from the county. During their regularlyscheduled meeting held Monday, Uvalde County Commissioners Court considered the funding increase request, which was […]

Uvalde City Council approved the purchase of a combination sewer truck for $345,000 and nine hand-held police radios for $36,000 during a regular meeting Tuesday at City Hall. The sewer truck will not replace the city’s current 1998 model but will instead serve as a backup vehicle.