
Former UCISD athletic director returns for interim superintendent spotFree Access
March 3, 2026
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees chose Juan Hinojosa,...

Leader-News continues 94-year election night traditionFree Access
March 2, 2026
The Uvalde Leader-News has been inviting the public to an “election party”...

Ballot showdown: Early turnout exceeds 20% as voters narrow local 37-candidate fieldFree Access
Staff writer Julye Keeble
Uvalde Leader-News | February 28, 2026
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 9:05 a.m. March 2 to include...

SWTX approves first bachelor’s degreeFree Access
Staff writer Hali Mecklin
Uvalde Leader-News | February 28, 2026
Southwest Texas College trustees greenlighted a new bachelor’s degree program on Feb....

County saves over $350K on electricity
Staff writer Julye Keeble
Uvalde Leader-News | February 28, 2026
David Quin, program manager with Public Power Pool, a non-profit cooperative which...

Column: An Olympic conversation with a self-employed handyman
February 28, 2026
Recently, my wife Trisha and I were leaving the early voting site at the civic center. While navigating past campaigners...

Lobos begin District 27-4A softball March 3
February 28, 2026
The Uvalde Lobos will kick off their District 27-4A softball schedule when they host the Carrizo Springs Lady Wildcats on...

Lobos place second, Coyotes sixth in Uvalde Relays
James Volz
Sports editor | February 28, 2026
On a sunny, mild day in the Honey Bowl, the Uvalde Lobos placed second and the Uvalde Coyotes took sixth...

UHS tennis tournament set March 6
February 28, 2026
Uvalde High School’s Spring Break Open Tennis Tournament is scheduled for March 6 at the Terri Rambie Tennis Complex. Action...

Cristina VictorinoFree Access
Cristina Victorino, 59, of La Pryor died on Feb. 26, 2026, at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio. Visitation will begin at 2...

Roy P. SoteloFree Access
Roy Perez Sotelo Jr., 74, of Uvalde died on Feb. 27, 2026, at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Nov. 30,...

Victoria MorenoFree Access
Victoria Moreno, 74, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died on March 1, 2026, in San Antonio. Visitation is set from 9 to 10:15 a.m....

Gloria C. OrtizFree Access
Gloria Castillo Ortiz, 79, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died March 1, 2026, at Vitas Hospice with her daughter by her side. There will...

Francisco GarciaFree Access
Francisco Garcia, 77, of La Pryor died on Feb. 27, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Dec. 3, 1948, in...

Vicki L. AllenFree Access
Vicki Lynn Kirksey Allen went to be with the Lord on Feb. 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and family. Vicki was born...

UHS graduate Willis earns repeated Baylor honorsFree Access
March 2, 2026
Uvalde High School class of 2022 graduate Vada Willis earned dean’s list honors at Baylor University for the fall 2025 semester, marking her third consecutive...

Private SchoolsFree Access
February 28, 2026
Sacred Heart Julissa Talavera Sacred Heart Catholic School students participated in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge again this year, raising $1,000 for continuing...

Medical personnel celebrate patient who beat oddsFree Access
Staff writer Kaitlyn G. Alejandro
Uvalde Leader-News | February 28, 2026
Uvalde husband, father and grandfather Gabriel “Hollywood” Ramirez, 58, suffered a severe heart attack and complete arterial blockage at work in fall 2025 — an...

Pioneer Day, Dutch oven cook-off set March 28Free Access
Diane Bryce
Correspondent | February 28, 2026
The Sabinal Canyon Pioneer Day, sponsored by the museum and library, will be held March 28 beginning at noon. The museum will feature a display...

Sabinal students earn regional band honorsFree Access
Sean Rothe
Correspondent | February 28, 2026
Sabinal High School musicians Naima Cruz, Elina Fuentes, Ava Rodriguez and Zanida Davis represented the school Feb. 21 at the Region 11 Association of Texas...
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