
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...

Zamora: County served 1,399 veterans last year
February 28, 2026
Uvalde County Veterans Service Officer Everardo “Lalo” Zamora provided assistance to 1,399...

Appraisal board approves maintenance program
Staff writer Kaitlyn G. Alejandro
Uvalde Leader-News | February 28, 2026
Uvalde County Appraisal District’s board of directors unanimously rejected requiring the board...

Students voice concerns over GPA changes
Staff writer Hali Mecklin
Uvalde Leader-News | February 28, 2026
Students, teachers and parents’ passionate speeches earned applause from the crowd at...

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...

Frank W. AbbottFree Access
Frank Winchester Abbott was born on Oct. 13, 1943, in San Angelo, Texas, to Franklin Prelue Abbott and Allie Ann Abbott. He passed away on...

Roberto C. SamarripaFree Access
Roberto Chacon Samarripa, 75, of Uvalde died on Feb. 16, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Jan. 21, 1951, in...

Rusty MossFree Access
Albert Ray “Rusty” Moss, 77, of Uvalde died Feb. 16, 2026, at his residence. He was born Dec. 4, 1948, in Uvalde to Zena (King)...

Mary Ann GathingsFree Access
Mary Ann Gathings, 94, of Uvalde, died on Feb. 20, 2026, at Lillian Hudspeth Memorial Hospital in Sonora. She was born on May 30, 1931,...

Raul R. Estrada Sr.Free Access
Raul Ricardo Estrada Sr., 78, died Feb. 22, 2026, at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. He was born on Oct. 29, 1947, in...

Felice M. Hernandez
Felice Mireles Hernandez, 87, of Uvalde died Feb. 4, 2026, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 17, 1938, in Uvalde to Elvira (Mireles)...

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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