Class trek becomes complicated
UCISD cites law in blocking bussing of transfer students
Charley Robinson
Staff writer
Children living in the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District who have transferred to area school districts will no longer be provided free transportation by...
Visit Garner State Park, Lost Maples free of charge today
In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors today, Sunday, Nov. 12.
“We give thanks to the service that veterans and active...
Harris running in Greek legend
Follows route of original marathon
Charley Robinson
Staff writer
There are renowned marathons – Boston, Tokyo, London – and then there are other marathons. But there is only one original marathon and that occurred 2,500 years ago.
The...
Sabinal cheers new booze law
Utopia, Concan decline to join in the party
Kimberly Rubio
Assistant editor
Sabinal voters on Tuesday cheered the consumption of alcohol during a special election that coincided with voting for seven amendments to the Texas Constitution, which won...
Tuesday is final day for say in beverage ordinances, propositions
Two alcohol options are up for approval or denial on Tuesday for residents in three Uvalde County precincts, while all residents can vote yes or no on seven proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
City...
Tree trimming, lighted parade highlight holiday festivities
Kimberly Rubio
Assistant editor
Christmas at the Crossroads will kick off Nov. 13, when the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department is scheduled to erect the Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn, and conclude Dec. 10 with a...
Roundup kicks off deer season tomorrow at county Fairplex
The Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce’s 36th-annual Hunter’s Roundup will take place tomorrow at the Uvalde County Event Center at the Fairplex. The white-tailed deer general season begins Saturday.
Hunter’s Roundup is set from 5-10...
Ten years in prison
Child’s mother receives sentence in court plea
Kimberly Rubio
Assistant editor
Twenty-six-year-old Sarah Gonzalez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading no contest to her involvement in the November 2015 death of her son,...
X-ray tech battled breast cancer at 28
Kimberly Rubio
Assistant editor
Noemi D. Sanchez’s 2015 breast cancer diagnosis took her breasts and hair but not her fighting spirit. Sanchez, a woman of God, endured a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
An X-ray...
La Pryor siblings are homeward bound
Group seeking cash to rent plane for family
Kimberly Rubio
Assistant editor
In nine days – and after 15 months at The Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – La Pryor siblings Marcus and Mariah Galindo are scheduled...