The Uvalde Leader-News

08/23/2025

Lobos face Pleasanton in Devine tourney

The Uvalde Lobos will play the Pleasanton Eagles at 9 p.m. today in Devine Tournament volleyball competition.
They will play in the Bronze Division in the final day of the three-day tournament.
The Uvalde-Pleasanton winner will play at 11 a.m. against the winner of a 9 a.m. match between the D’Hanis Cowgirls and the Harper Lady Longhorns for the Bronze Division title, while the 9 a.m. losers will play at 11 a.m. for consolation.
Friday, the Lobos downed the Natalia Mustangs, 26-24, 25-27, and 25-20, in pool play, while the lost pool matches against the Ingram Warriors, 25-18 and 25-11, and against the Antonian Apaches junior varsity, 25-17 and 25-17.
On Aug. 26, the Lobos will make their home debut when they host the San Antonio Kennedy Rockets in Harvey Kinchlow Gym.

08/22/2025

08/21/2025

The newspaper’s investigation, published Aug. 17, revealed unreleased texts and emails, missing video and audio from the shooting, and discrepancies between administrator’s communication logs. The firm noted these same deficiencies, and their letter states that the media companies will seek sanctions from the court if Uvalde CISD continues to withhold records.

Haynes Boone, the law firm representing the media companies that sued Uvalde’s school district, sent a letter Aug. 18 demanding missing emails, text messages and security videos from the district's records on the Robb Elementary School shooting. The letter echoes many of the Uvalde Leader-News’ ...

08/21/2025

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Cast Your Vote in the Leader-News Photo Contest!

The Uvalde Leader-News, sponsored by Dairy Queen, has received all photo contest submissions — now it's your turn to vote for your favorites!

Voting is open from August 21 through August 24. The top four photos with the most votes will each win a $25 Dairy Queen gift card, and the top vote-getter will also receive a pair of Palomino Fest mega passes!

Remember: One vote per person per day.

Make your voice count and help crown the winners!

08/20/2025

‼️CODE RED List for 8/22/25‼️

Uvalde Animal Control euth list:
These dogs are facing Euthanasia, Friday 8/22/25 in Uvalde, TX at 8am CST.

How can you help?!

1. Sign up to foster! Uvalde area:
Dogs-message Flights To Furever
Cats-message Pepe's Pals Kitten Rescue - The Catvocate

2. Share and spread the word to other rescues.
Help us secure rescue tags, message this page for a rescue parter app!

3. Want to adopt?! Contact the Briscoe Animal Resource Center
Email: [email protected] for an application.

Pen 2- female, 1-2 yrs, 41lbs, the absolute SWEETEST girl, happy smile, loves affection, 7/10 on leash, some pulling but isn’t scare of it, easy to handle, dog tested well, a little nervous.

Pen 3- male, 2-3 yrs, 43lbs, very friendly, definitely husky personality, vocal and active, 5/10 on leash, not scared of it, just pulls, dog tested well, however is trying to jump on others, so just be mindful when introducing him, otherwise seems like a good fluffy boy

Pen 8- male, 3-4yrs, 60lbs, very very sweet boy!, doesn’t mind peoples affection, 6/10 on leash, isn’t scared but lots of pulling, dog tested well, deserves a chance!

Pen 12-male, 3-4months, 24lbs, sweet baby!

Pen 13-male, 6-7 months, 38lbs, timid but sweet, a little shy coming out of the kennel, but friendly, no fear biting or anything, 6/10 on leash, definitely knows some but nervous about walking, dog tested well. Safe!

Pen 15- female, 6-7 months, 31lbs, shy at first, once she was outside and meeting others she opened up a lot, very playful, 5/10 on leash, a little scared of it, some pulling, dog tested very well!

Pen 17-male, 3-4 years, 18lbs, goofy little guy, very flinchy/hesitant, but otherwise people friendly, 6/10 on leash, dog test went okay, he didn’t really want to meet the others, but showed no aggression. Safe!

08/19/2025

Rain in downtown Uvalde.

08/18/2025

The Uvalde Athletic Booster Club presented scholarship awards to four 2025 Uvalde High School graduates. Victoria Martinez and Jaxon Parker each received a $2,000 scholarship, Natalie Ramos was presented with a $1,500 scholarship, while Ashlynn Aguero was the recipient of a $1,500 scholarship.

The Uvalde Athletic Booster Club presented scholarship awards to four 2025 Uvalde High School graduates at the July 9 meeting of the club. Victoria Martinez and Jaxon Parker each received a $2,000 scholarship, Natalie Ramos was presented with a $1,500 scholarship, while Ashlynn Aguero was the recipi...

08/18/2025

📸 Only 2 Days Left!
The Dairy Queen/Uvalde Leader-News Back-to-School Photo Contest is almost at the finish line!

😊 Submissions are still being accepted at:

https://uvaldeleader-news.secondstreetapp.com/Back-to-School-Photo-Contest-2025/rounds/1/gallery

🎒 90 awesome photos have been submitted so far — thank you to everyone who entered!

🗳️ Voting begins August 21, so get ready to support your favorites and help choose the winners!

Stay tuned!

08/18/2025

Spinach producers in Uvalde, Zavala, Medina, Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio, and Maverick counties should receive ballots by mail approximately two weeks prior to the election date.

The Wintergarden Spinach Producers Board will hold a biennial election on Aug. 31 to fill two positions via mail in ballots. Spinach producers in Uvalde, Zavala, Medina, Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio, and Maverick counties should receive ballots by mail approximately two weeks prior to the election date. T...

08/18/2025

Uvalde Memorial Hospital recognized six high-performing employees during the first half of 2025 with its trio of quarterly honors that celebrate exemplary care, teamwork, and dedication across nursing, clinical, and non-clinical roles.

Uvalde Memorial Hospital recognized six high-performing employees during the first half of 2025 with its trio of quarterly honors that celebrate exemplary care, teamwork, and dedication across nursing, clinical, and non-clinical roles. DAISY Award recipients included Guadalupe Jimenez, licensed voca...

08/17/2025

Otilia Buantello-Enriquez, who grew up in Uvalde and now lives in Burleson, represents Silver-Legislative District 4 in North Central Texas. Charles Isaac and Ninfa Cadena, both of Carrizo Springs, represent Silver-Legislative District 24, which includes Uvalde County and much of the Middle Rio Grande region.

Three area residents took the oath of office as members of the 21st Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, a volunteer, nonpartisan body that advocates for the needs of older Texans. Otilia Buantello-Enriquez, who grew up in Uvalde and now lives in Burleson, represents Silver-Legislative District 4 in Nor...