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Nolasco reorganizing Uvalde county sheriff’s office
By Julye Keeble at the Uvalde Leader-News, Jan. 10, 2021 Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco, who took office Jan. 1, is restructuring the sheriff’s office in hopes of providing more coverage as the county deals with a rash of car chases related to human smuggling in addition to all law enforcement duties. “I had to
Thieves cut fence and lure out over 30 whitetail does and trophy bucks, $5,000 reward being offered
By Kathleen Calame at the Devine News , Jan. 6, 2021 A local rancher in the Bigfoot/ Kyote area said he and local authorities are looking for the person(s) responsible for cutting a high fence and luring over 30 big whitetail deer, to include does and trophy bucks. Robert Flores is offering a $5,000 reward for
After a day of chaos at the U.S. Capitol, Congress rejects Ted Cruz-led effort to dispute election results
Hours after pro-Trump protesters swarmed the U.S. Capitol, the House and Senate returned to resume certification of the Electoral College votes for president.
Texas legislators eye tougher rules on chemical tanks to prevent explosions, spills during storms
A string of explosions involving little-regulated petroleum and chemical storage tanks have lawmakers and regulators talking about new rules as the Legislature prepares to convene this month.
Larry Leitha sworn in as new Kerr County Sheriff
By Hill Country Community Journal News Staff, Jan. 1, 2021 Larry Leitha officially became the new Kerr County Sheriff after being sworn in by Judge Rex Emerson earlier this morning as part of the annual ceremony held at the Hill Country Youth Event Center. After taking his oath of office, with his children Larry, Jr.
Center Point family loses home to fire
By Hill County Community Journal News Staff, Dec. 27, 2020 Center Point Volunteer Fire Department firefighters battled a blaze for hours Sunday afternoon in the 200 block of Elm Pass Road, with assistance from the Kerrville Fire Department and Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department. There were five occupants of the home at the time of
Soaring Number of Texas Foster Children Sleeping in State Offices. Again.
Five years after a federal judge declared the state’s foster care system unconstitutional, and in the midst of a pandemic, many care providers have left the system.
Uvalde County Sheriff lauds deputy with Bronze Star for bravery
Uvalde County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Gonzales on Tuesday was awarded a Bronze Star for valor and bravery in the line of duty, as well as a commemorative plaque, at an awards ceremony hosted by Sheriff Charles Mendeke.
Sanchez appointed Uvalde Justice of the Peace
Uvalde County Commissioners have appointed Roland Sanchez as Precinct 6 Justice of the Peace to replace Ernesto “Neto” Luna, who tendered
Disturbance leads to death of Kerr man
A Kerr County man was shot and killed during a reported disturbance call Monday afternoon, Kerr County Sheriff "Rusty" Hierholzer said. An investigation is underway with the assistance of the Texas Rangers.
Texas Teachers Should Receive Priority For COVID-19 Vaccine, School Leaders Say
Since plans for reopening the economy hinge partly on returning to in-person education, superintendents at several large districts say teachers should be near front of the vaccine line.
Water Development Board earmarks $219K for Uvalde area
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved $6,448,363 to be used for the first-ever Flood Infrastructure Fund projects, and Uvalde County will be receiving $219,000 to improve the area flood early warning system.
