Plumbing 
It’s a girl! Kendall and Brandon Schirmer of Batesville announce the birth of their daughter, Kennedy Laurel Schirmer, on April 6, 2024, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Linda and Lynn Walker of Uvalde. Paternal grandparents are Ernie and Terri Schirmer of Castroville. To submit a birth […]
Lifestyle
Oakley shines in Knippa’s senior spotlight
Knippa Independent School District’s senior spotlight is shining on Hunter Oakley, who enrolled in Knippa Independent School District in first grade. He has enjoyed laughing and making memories with his friends at Knippa. Oakley believes he will miss participating in Academic UIL. His fondest memory was playing Mario Kart with his friend after the state UIL meet during his junior […]
Uvalde CISD
Dalton Deidra Carreon Students at Dalton Elementary enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, better known as STEM, rotation one day a week with Deidra Carreon. We have the opportunity to connect real life events and incorporate them into our lessons in STEM. Recently, STEM students enjoyed learning about the NCAA March Madness Tournament. Students were able to use the engineering […]
Utopia’s Town Square dedication set April 21
The Utopia Town Square project committee invites everyone to a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony set April 21 at 2:30 p.m. at the gazebo on the square. This will be a brief ceremony followed by refreshments and a little music for relaxing around the square and enjoying the new additions. A little special treat added to the dedication will feature […]
Private Schools
Uvalde Classical Addie Langham It is a proud moment for any alma mater to witness the success of an alumnus, but there is something particularly inspiring in witnessing the transformation of a civilian into an American soldier. Fletcher Scott Sample, a Uvalde Classical Academy 2023 graduate, completed boot camp on April 5, 2024, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and is now […]
Sabinal High School track athletes win big at district
On Thursday, April 4, the Sabinal High School varsity track team competed at the district meet in La Pryor. Qualifying for the area track meet are senior Andres Reyes placing fourth in the boys’ 3,200-meter run. Junior Morgan Peek placed second in long jump and third in triple jump. Junior Sergio Vasquez placed third in long jump. Senior Aracely Rodriguez […]
YouPOP featuring 40-plus actors
Youngsters will present ‘Mary Poppins Jr’ this summerThis year’s Youth Players on the Plaza production of Mary Poppins Jr. will feature more than 40 young actors. Tickets for the July 26-28 event will go on sale on May 15. The musical, based on the Mary Poppins movie, will will be approximately an hour long. It will be presented in arrangement with Music Theater International. Cast members include […]
Calendar
To submit an event for publication in the Leader-News calendar, call staff writer Melissa Federspill at 830-278-3335 or email her at mfederspill@ulnnow.com April 10 Hands-on activities for children 1 to 4 years old to promote emotional and cognitive development begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Real County Public Library, 225 Main St. Registration is requested. FMI, 830-232-5199. April 11 El […]
Delta Kappa Gamma members distribute treats
The following information was submitted by Joy Jechow on behalf of Delta Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma organization of women educators. The Delta Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma organization of women educators met Thursday, Feb. 15 at El Progreso Memorial Library for the group’s annual book review. Uvalde’s own Sierra Nickel, who has written a book of poetry […]
Uvalde CISD
Dalton Veronica Martinez and Katrina Parks In music at Dalton Elementary, students in kindergarten through second grades are learning about the musical suite, “The Carnival of the Animals” by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Students have explored three of the 14 movements. Each movement is animal themed. With each movement we are exploring different musical concepts. They include, high/low pitches, […]
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