Sofi Zeman

New Uvalde Police Department Chief Homer Delgado said no part of his predecessor’s administration will remain the same unless he determines those items contribute to the success of the department. Delgado said April 10 he is planning sweeping changes to the department’s structure and operations and is in the process of reviewing every element, including policies, procedures and personnel. Delgado, […]

Hundreds of visitors from across Texas and the country came out to the annual Utopia Fest music festival last weekend. The festival, which overlapped with Uvalde’s Honey Festival and the 2024 total eclipse, was held April 5-9 at the sprawling Four Sisters Ranch near Utopia. The ranch hosted several music performances, vendors, workshops, games and yoga sessions for attendees. Bands […]

Jesus “Jesse” Rizo understands the rules of engagement during board meetings mean trustees can’t always respond to public commenters. But local school trustees give off a cold, calculated feel that he’d like to see change, Rizo said. “The key is engaging the community,” Rizo said. Rizo, 53, of Batesville, is among seven candidates vying for one of three opening seats […]

The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District is ending its agreement with Raptor Technologies, which failed to operate sufficiently on May 24, 2022. The board voted April 15 to instead enter a five-year agreement with crisis alert system Centegix starting next school year. Raptor Technologies services will be in place through the 2023-24 school year. Centegix, which offers a comprehensive mapping […]

Former interim superintendent Gary Patterson authorized the school district to pay Mandy Pruitt $16,655 over the course of four months provided she not discuss her abrupt 2022 resignation. The newspaper learned about the situation this month, after the district complied with a series of open records requests and produced a string of emails regarding Pruitt’s resignation. Pruitt, former principal of […]

FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare The Uvalde Police Department has tapped Mike Davis, a tenured law officer and criminal justice professor in San Antonio, to fill Homer Delgado’s role as assistant chief.

Sofi Zeman Staff writer Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s board recognized eight school teachers of the year and Sylvia Uriegas as Bus Driver of the Year during their April 15 meeting. Uriegas, who has worked for the district for eight years and drives Bus 10 for the district, was honored with the Bus Driver of the Year title at the district, regional and state

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District parents and students gathered May for the 2024 FLS Spring Games. The event, held 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Honey Bowl, was held specifically for students enrolled in Functional Living Skills programming, which provides services to students who have cognitive or other qualifying disabilities. Students, clad in gold medals, hopped mini hurdles, raced and […]

Investigations into fires at county courthouse, Sabinal City Hall ongoing

A Uvalde family will host a crawfish boil and dance later this month to fundraise for family members who lost their home in an April 12 house fire. The dinner fundraiser is scheduled 12-6 p.m. on May 26 at the Willie De Leon Civic Center. Entry is $20 per person. People may pay $40 for an all-you-can-eat deal or $10 […]