Melissa Federspill

Though Uvalde school officials have not publicly addressed the district’s role in the May 24, 2022, tragedy at Robb Elementary, its former student services director is sharing information as an expert on school safety. Promoting Raptor Technologies, which oversees the school district’s safety alerts, Kenneth Mueller seems to be refuting two assertions, specifically that the Raptor system failed on May […]

Cody Smith Following the Jan. 18 release of the Department of Justice’s scathing review of the city of Uvalde’s role during the May 24, 2022, mass shooting at Robb Elementary, city officials are confident in the actions taken to address its role in the law enforcement response.

Since joining the SacredHeart Catholic Church parish last July, the Rev. Matthew De Leon says he has received a warm welcome and is inspired by the community’s rich history, culture and love of traditions. Previously De Leon served as leader of three parishes (at the same time) in the Uvalde County area, St. Patrick in Sabinal, St. Joseph in Knippa, […]

There’s more to the Green Thumb Garden Club than just plants and petals. The nearly eight decade-old volunteer-run organization also creates friendships, fosters learning, and supports local charities. The club, largely known for their Yard of the Month recognitions, holds monthly meetings with knowledgeable speakers who educate on a variety of topics, from growing roses to growing food. It’s not […]

Roberto Valdez Uvalde County Appraisal District preliminary data for the 2024 tax year indicates an approximate 13.78 percent increase in property values countywide, with the movie theater, restaurants, and fitness centers seeing some of the most significant increases, chief appraiser Roberto Valdez told board directors on March 19.

Araceli and Aaron Lee announce the birth of their daughter, Alivia Symone Lee, on March 16, 2024, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

Sanford Water Works owners Jeremiah Sanford and Greg Newman say a longtime accounts payable clerk used $710,000 of company funds for personal use over about seven years, from January 2015 through May 2022. They reported the theft to the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office on June 10, 2022. They’re still waiting for the investigation to be completed and for the district […]

This year’s Makenna Elrod-Seiler Foundation scholarship recipients are Sabinal High School senior Jaycee McDaniel and home-school senior Samuel Mendoza. The foundation awarded the students $17,500 each, for a total of $35,000, during a presentation on April 13 at the Uvalde County Fairplex as part of the second-annual Makenna Elrod Seiler Memorial Roping event. Makenna’s father and event organizer Chris Seiler […]

Dust will be flying May 2-4 at the Uvalde County Arena at the Fairplex as cowboys from across the country vie for the championship title at the Cactus Jack Xtreme Bull Riding contest. Event organizers expect the top 40 bull riders from around the world to participate. The competitor list wasn’t available last week, but organizers anticipate it will be […]

One thought motivated Evaristo Albarado, 80, to spend seven years building a two-story home by hand for his family of five: “I just wanted something better than what we had.” More than 50 years later, the home remains a symbol of family. “I never had a dream of having a new car or a fancy car,” Albarado explained, adding that, […]