2022-02-20

Jessie M. Powell

On Feb. 8, 2022, Jessie McNeil Powell went home. Jessie was a friend to many, a mother to three, and a cherished wife to one. Jessie Amanda McNeil was born on Nov. 3, 1964, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Walter Anderson and Gwen Craddock McNeil. Her childhood was spent with her younger brother Walter on a shrimp boat named the […]

Benito G. Vasquez

Benito Guedea Vasquez, 84, of Batesville died on Feb. 12, 2022, at Texas Vista Medical Center in San Antonio. He was born on Feb. 17, 1937, in Batesville to Roberta (Guedea) and Angel Vasquez. He is survived by his wife, Magdalena Vasquez of Batesville; five sons, Benito Vasquez Jr. and Alfonso Vasquez, both of Carrizo Springs, Jose Luis Vasquez of […]

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Weather cancels bass club tourney

Only one fish was caught before windy conditions caused the Uvalde Bass Club’s two-day February tourney at O.H. Ivey Laketo be canceled last Saturday. Mark  D’Spain reeled in the 1.79-pounder. Twenty-one UBC anglers were on hand for what would have been the first day of tourney.

Hollis P. Williams

Hollis Paul “Red” Williams, 101, of Uvalde died on Jan. 31, 2022, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. There will be a period of visitation Monday from 3-5 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, where a funeral service is scheduled Tuesday at 2 p.m.  Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born on Nov. 24, 1920, in Garfield, Arkansas, to Effie Jane Gann […]

It’s off to the races for voters

Early voting for the March 1 primaries launched last Monday, which means it’s time for voters to sharpen their attention and zero in on the candidates who are best qualified to serve the interests of our tax-supported entities. These are not decisions to be taken lightly. For starters, it’s a complicated world – seemingly more so by the week and […]

Big weekend planned to honor the 1972 football team

James Volz
Sports Editor

The Uvalde Coyotes will make their 2022 football season home debut on Friday, Sept. 2, when they host the Eagle Pass CC Winn Mavericks in the Honey Bowl. That night, members of the 1972 Uvalde High School state championship football team will be on hand for special ceremonies to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their championship season. Needless to say, […]

UHS senior earns entry into West Point

Kimberly Rubio
Staff Writer

Roughly 15,000 hopefuls applied this year to the prestigious United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, and Uvalde High School senior Brian Reading was one of 1,200 cadets to receive acceptance into the incoming class of 2026.  His acceptance comes with a full scholarship valued at $500,000 and will be commemorated in a special signing day set Wednesday, […]