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Puppies, dogs wrapped in boxes, discarded
Images by Kelley Kimble By Juyle Keeble at the Uvalde Leader-News, Dec. 20, 2020 The Humane Society of Uvalde’s Flights to Furever program is in dire need of pet foster parents and requesting donations to assist with a surge of injured dogs and rescued puppies, some of which were found in taped-up boxes after being
Wreaths still needed for veterans’ memorial
As part of Wreaths Across America, the non-profit organization dedicated to the memory of fallen heroes, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony on Dec. 19 at cemeteries in Utopia and Vanderpool.
UMH physical therapist Guerra develops new cancer program
Physical therapist Abi Guerra has developed a specialized cancer program, lymphedema and post-mastectomy physical therapy, for Uvalde Memorial Hospital.
Uvalde Main Street program wins two more awards
The Uvalde Main Street program has brought home two awards in the 2020 Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards Program
From behind the scenes to the front lines, Uvalde respiratory team saving lives
From helping premature babies breathe to saving the life of a patient in cardiac arrest, there’s no doubt respiratory teams have always been on the front line.
Utopia closes school, Uvalde logs new cases
There has been COVID-19 positivity affecting two area school districts this week, including Utopia and Uvalde, with each district enacting different containment protocols.
Cottle Farmstead market open every other Saturday
By Melissa Federspill at the Uvalde Leader-News, October 19, 2020 Every other Saturday morning, locals with a fondness for fresh, farm-to-table goods can make their way over to 310 Pearsall Road to visit the Cottle Farmstead market, where there’s a bounty of organic produce and fresh-baked goods on display. Cottle Farmstead is the made-with-love project
Uvalde Mask Mandate Lifted
By the City of Uvalde, October 14, 2020 Effective Monday, October 12, the City and County of Uvalde has met the criteria to rescind the State of Texas mandatory mask mandate, therefore, the mandate is no longer in effect. However, individual businesses that choose to exercise their right to keep mask requirements in place will
Border Patrol Arrests Duo for Human Smuggling
Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents to catch two vehicles Monday evening, with the drivers allegedly working together to smuggle humans in an attempt to evade law enforcement.
UPD: $40K recovered from scam
By Julye Keeble at The Uvalde Leader-News, August 30, 2020 The Uvalde Police Department has recovered $40,000 of $50,000 that scammers solicited from an elderly city resident, and UPD public information officer Jessica Zamora says the money will be returned to the victim once the investigation concludes. The rest of the cash has not been
Ex-Kerrville firefighter accused of killing young girl apologizes and raises money for the family
Isaac Rodriguez Barboza Jr., charged with driving drunk into a little girl’s bedroom, says he’s remorseful and trying to give back to the family of Arianna Lopez.
Dühring resigns from Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce
By Julye Keeble at Uvalde-Leader News, August 16, 2020 Victoria Dühring has resigned as executive director of the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce after 3.5 years, and chamber directors are seeking applicants for the position. Those interested in applying may see the job listing and requirements on Indeed.com at tinyurl.com/y6gn3uv3. Dühring began her employment with the chamber on
