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‘Querido Coral’: UDLA students pen letters to pals in Spain



Tate Dorris was still trying to figure out what to write when one of his peers suggested recounting tales of classmate Joe Zamora’s adult alter-ego, Dino Cappuccino. “I don’t know yet,” he said when asked what he was going to draft. He ultimately decided to stick to the basics. That started with trying to remember his pen pal’s name. Tate […]

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March 21 Robert Zaiglin will speak to members of the Uvalde County Historical Commission at 5:30 p.m. at El Progreso Memorial Library. Zaiglin will discuss the wildlife management program at Southwest Texas Junior College. March 23 The annual business meeting for the Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting is […]

Uvalde CISD

Batesville Nicole Diaz In Nicole Diaz’s fourth-grade class, students are reviewing data on the interim benchmark tests on math and reading. During math, students are collaborating among their group in sharing their reasoning and strategies among each other then taking turns presenting to the class. The students also enjoy games tied to the skill they are reviewing. During reading, students […]

Garcia named best performer in UIL one-act play contest

On March 5, 2024, Sabinal High School junior Darian Garcia won the University Interscholastic League one-act play all-district best performer award. “I knew I had probably done a decent job during the show, but once I heard my name called for this award, I suddenly realized what I was really capable of,” Garcia said. The theatre arts students performed the […]

Gonzales wrapping up 14 years as a Knippa Rockcrusher

Anissa Gonzalez enrolled in the Knippa Independent School District in pre-K. She has enjoyed spending time with her classmates during her 14 years as a Rockcrusher. Gonzalez believes she will miss playing sports most after graduation. Her fondest memories were bus rides to sporting events, competing against other schools and players, and seeing her parents in the stands. While attending […]

Utopia residents send hay to Texas Panhandle

When Uvalde County encountered a terrible tragedy people from across America reached out to offer help in a time of need. Now the people of the Texas Panhandle have also suffered a great tragedy as a result of the largest wildfire in Texas history which destroyed many farmers and ranchers’ livelihoods and homes. One Utopian, along with many others in […]

Spring arts festival events begin at civic center

The Uvalde Spring Arts Festival kicks off today, March 10, with family-friendly art activities, a resource fair, food and concerts at the Willie De Leon Civic Center, 300 E. Main. The weeklong series of free events is presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters, supported by the Centene Foundation and Superior HealthPlan. There will be  animal, music and art therapy; a […]

Uvalde CISD

Crossroads Hector Lopez Hit or miss, at Crossroads Academy, Uvalde CISD Early Childhood Center, Footsteps, and DAEP, we implement strategies to help students through challenges, and to grow our support at each stage of the education pipeline. We love breaking through barriers. Our graduates often echo a comment I have repeated over the years: if it wasn’t for alternative education, […]

Library has full schedule for March

Therapy dogs and horses, music, and arts and crafts are on offer March 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at El Progreso Memorial Library as part of the library’s March calendar. The free event is sponsored by Big Brothers and Big Sisters, who is also hosting a wearable art creative event at the library on March 14 from 3 to […]

Jackson, Valdez win Lions Club scholarships

On March 3 the Sabinal Lions Club held their annual scholarship interviews for the Outstanding Youth essay contest, Drug Awareness speech, Diabetes Awareness essay, and the Young Ladies Pageant. Winning Queen is senior Morgan Jackson, , daughter of Brian and Jennifer Jackson. “I’m looking forward to representing my community with a great organization that puts people first,” said Jackson. Winning […]


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