Neil Sturdevant

Joe Nevarez Diaz, 79, of Uvalde, died on Oct. 25, 2024, at University Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Oct. 27, 1944, in Uvalde to Matilde (Nevarez) and Antonio Diaz. He married Magda “Maggie” Zapata on July 26, 1969, in Uvalde. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, of Uvalde; three sons, Jose Wingberto Diaz Jr. […]

10 years ago Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 Texting-while-driving ban? – Uvalde City Council members are looking to crack down on distracted driving and, as a result, may ban texting while driving within the city limits. The topic was discussed Tuesday at 6 p.m. in council chambers at city hall, and it is set for further discussion at council’s Nov. 10 […]

The Uvalde Coyotes placed 14th out of 16 teams competing in the Fredericksburg Invitational golf tournament, held Oct. 21 at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course. Coach Roy Torres’ Coyotes posted 384 strokes ahead of Bandera and Canyon Lake in the team standings. Remington Heard posted the lowest individual score for the Coyotes. He carded a round of 81. He finished […]

Batesville Jacob Mewhinney It’s almost one of the busiest times of the year. Benchmark testing is just a few weeks away in November and December. All students in third-through-eighth grades will take the reading and math STAAR benchmark tests. Fifth and eighth grade will take science; eighth-graders will also test in social studies. These tests help teachers gain valuable insight […]

Jesus Roberto Ybarra, 81, of Uvalde died on Oct. 25, 2024, at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on June 16, 1943, in Kingsville to Margarita (Torres-Ramirez) and Epifanio Ybarra. He married Beatrice De La Rosa on Dec. 30, 1973, in Kingsville. He is survived by his wife, of 50 years of Uvalde; daughter, Cynthia Ann Ybarra […]

Roberto Ibarra Sanchez, 71, of Uvalde died on Oct. 31, 2024, at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Nov. 29, 1952, in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico, to Guadalupe (Ibarra) and Alfredo Sanchez. He married Maricela Zamora on May 15, 2019, in Piedras Negras, Mexico. He is survived by his wife of five years of Uvalde; […]

Sacred Heart Fathme Abraham Fifth- and sixth-grade students at Sacred Heart Catholic School are taking their first steps towards becoming financially savvy. Their lessons are involving real world situations – earning money through jobs and allowances, saving for their future short or long term, spending their money wisely by making smart choices and knowing the difference between needs versus wants, […]

Yolanda Rodriguez Gonzales, 94, of Uvalde died on Oct. 30, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 29, 1930, in Uvalde to Soledad (Herrera) Rodriguez and Gonzalo Rodriguez Sr. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A memorial Mass will be […]

Evelyn Hutchison, 99, of Uvalde died on Oct. 31, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 2, 1924, in Port Arthur to Mauree (Price) and Philip Trahan. She married Robert E. Hutchison in Uvalde in July 1941. Her family said she embodied kindness and commitment throughout her long life. They said she shared 62 years of marriage with […]

Knippa’s junior high and high school varsity teams traveled to Benavides to play against the Eagles on Nov. 1. The junior high team defeated Benavides, 33-19. The Rockcrushers won their second district game, 25-13, after losing their first. The first half proved to be a defensive struggle as both teams were neck and neck going into halftime. This content is […]