2021-05-27

Uvalde Leader-News 052721

County receives state aid for colonia work

Flores, North Hood sites to benefit


In mid-May, Uvalde County received a $712,938 check from the Texas Department of Agriculture. The community development block grant is intended to assist the county in work being done on the Flores Colonia, including replacing failing septic systems. The Texas Department of Agriculture notified Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell in January that funding had been approved to help construct first-time […]

UCISD to celebrate graduating seniors tomorrow

Tomorrow evening, the Uvalde High School class of 2021 will celebrate its achievements with a graduation ceremony at the Honey Bowl. The event will begin at 7 p.m., and will also be live-streamed on the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s website, ucisd.net. The 256-person class, which includes students from the district’s early college high school as well as alternative high […]

Ibarra signs with McMurry University

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Uvalde High School senior Jacob Ibarra stands behind a display honoring his athletic career during Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s spring signing day celebration held May 18 at Uvalde High School. Ibarra has committed to play football at McMurry University in Abilene.

Rivera takes coaching post at Jefferson



Candejoel “CJ” Rivera will be coaching football at Jefferson High School next school year. Rivera, who has served for the past two-and-a-half years as varsity football offensive coordinator at Uvalde High School, announced Tuesday that he has been hired as the new run-game coordinator and offensive line coach at Jefferson. “I want to thank the Uvalde CISD for the opportunity […]

Torres signs to Midland University

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Uvalde High School senior Sophia Torres stands amongst her accolades displayed during Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s athletic signing day ceremony. Torres, who placed second in the state for powerlifting in the 97-pound weight class, committed to attend Midland University in Nebraska on a powerlifting scholarship.

SWTJC sets dorm opening for June 7

Southwest Texas Junior College has welcomed faculty back to campus, and its dorms are set to open June 7 with limited capacity, marking another step towards the college’s return to normal campus life. SWTJC President Hector Gonzales said the college continues to see a downward trend in COVID-19, with no recent additional cases of exposure. “Our first three weeks on […]

Luna signs with Texas A&M University at Kingsville

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Uvalde High School senior Alexa Luna smiles during signing day at Uvalde High School. Luna, a varsity track team member throughout high school, committed to run track at Texas A&M University at Kingsville. She is pictured at Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s athletic signing day ceremony, held at UHS.

Garcia signs Our Lady of the Lake University

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Uvalde High School senior Esmy-Angelee Garcia poses with a display honoring her successful athletic career. During the May 18 signing day at UHS, Garcia, who has been on the varsity track team all four years of high school, committed to run track at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

William L. Magee Sr.

William L. Magee Sr. William Luther Magee Sr., 84, of Uvalde, died May 20, 2021, at the Kerrville VA Medical Center. He was born on Aug. 10, 1936, in Batesville, Mississippi, to Minnie Ola (Goodwin) and John Hubert Magee. He married Patricia Ann Flemmons on Sept. 6, 1958, in Batesville, Mississippi. He served in the United States Navy, onboard a […]