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Uvalde County News

Local news for Uvalde County, Texas, county seat Uvalde. Every story is from a local paper or regional outlet, with a plain-language bottom line on what it means for residents and a link to the original reporting. Updated daily.

Nov 1 · Public safety · KENS5 San Antonio
Family trick-or-treating involved in Uvalde golf cart hit-and-run; suspect arrested
A golf cart hit-and-run in Uvalde involved a family out trick-or-treating, a constable confirmed. Multiple injured people were taken to Uvalde Memorial Hospital, and the headline says a suspect was arrested.
Original at KENS5 San Antonio ↗
Oct 31 · Local · Uvalde Leader-News
Uvalde Leader-News Sunday, November 1, 2026
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Oct 31 · Government · Uvalde Leader-News
FEMA individual assistance now available to Uvaldeans
On Oct. 30, President Trump reversed the earlier denial and added Uvalde County and 19 other Texas counties to an amended major disaster declaration. FEMA individual assistance is now available for residents affected by July's flooding.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 14 · Elections · Texas Public Radio
Herrera and Padilla Stout clash over guns, border security and character in heated Texas 23rd CD debate
Republican Brandon Herrera and Democrat Katy Padilla Stout clashed in a heated debate over guns, border security, and character, with Padilla Stout questioning Herrera's fitness for office based on his online persona.
Original at Texas Public Radio ↗
Oct 13 · Elections · Uvalde Leader-News
Campaign signs come with rules on placement, size and timing
Uvalde City has set specific rules for campaign signs at the Willie De Leon Civic Center, limiting size, placement, and duration during the early voting period.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 13 · Government · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Commissioners tempers flare during discussion of Precinct 4 light request
Medina County commissioners clashed over a $151 streetlight request for Precinct 4, with the motion failing 2-3 after a heated exchange between Commissioners Flores and Garcia.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 13 · Elections · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Morales rebuts Garza’s campaign’s claim
State Rep. Eddie Morales rebutted a claim by challenger Robert Garza that he missed a special redistricting session, stating he stayed in Austin to maintain quorum and fight for fair representation.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 10 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Eighth-grade Coyotes place second in Carrizo run
Uvalde Morales eighth-grade runners placed second in the team standings at the Carrizo Springs cross country meet, with Joseph Delgado winning the individual race.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 10 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Lobos head into the home stretch of the volleyball race
Uvalde volleyball has four matches left, starting with a road game at Medina Valley Creek View on Oct. 13 and a home game against Somerset on Oct. 16.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 10 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Coyotes down Pleasanton twice in sub-varsity football
Uvalde’s sub-varsity football teams defeated Pleasanton on Sept. 8, with the White Team winning 36-12 and the Maroon Team winning 26-14.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 10 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Uvalde hosts district cross-country meet on Oct. 14
Uvalde High School will host the District 28-4A cross-country meet on Oct. 14 at the City of Uvalde Sports Complex. The event features varsity and junior varsity races for boys and girls.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 10 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Coyotes enjoy bye week break prior to homecoming
Uvalde High School football has a bye week on Oct. 16 before hosting San Antonio Kennedy for Homecoming on Oct. 23. The Coyotes recently defeated Creek View 46-8.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 10 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Coyotes defeat Creek View, 46-8, in district home opener
The Uvalde Coyotes defeated the Medina Valley Creek View Cougars 46-8 in their district home opener on Oct. 2. Uvalde built a 26-0 lead in the first half and forced two fumbles, one of which was returned for a touchdown.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 10 · Community · Uvalde Leader-News
Cory Luevanos honors late brother with #21 jersey
Uvalde High senior Cory Luevanos will wear the #21 jersey this season to honor his brother Jayce, who died in the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 10 · Government · Uvalde Leader-News
Flood damage may lower tax bills
Uvalde County property owners with at least 15% flood damage can apply for a temporary tax exemption by October 27. The exemption covers improvements, not land, and ranges from 15% to 100% based on assessed damage.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 10 · Community · Uvalde Leader-News
American Legion needs sponsors for wreath project
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 479 is seeking sponsors for 2,000 wreaths to honor veterans buried in Uvalde and Sabinal cemeteries, with a Dec. 2 deadline.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 10 · Public safety · Uvalde Leader-News
Remember When? City OKs $1M ladder truck for UVFD
The Uvalde City Council authorized negotiations to purchase a ladder truck for the Volunteer Fire Department, with a cost cap of $1 million.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 10 · Local · Uvalde Leader-News
Uvalde Leader-News Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Oct 8 · Public safety · KSAT 12 San Antonio
Uvalde police sergeant who resigned after Robb Elementary video controversy now a Real County deputy
Donald Page, a former Uvalde police sergeant who resigned in 2024 after a video release controversy, is now a Real County deputy. He began his new position on Sept. 10.
Original at KSAT 12 San Antonio ↗
Oct 8 · Government · Uvalde Leader-News
County considers $5 million tax note while awaiting federal flood assistance
Uvalde County and City met FEMA application deadlines for July flood assistance. The county is considering a $5 million tax note to cover costs while awaiting federal funds.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 6 · Public safety · Uvalde Leader-News
Real County hires former UPD Sgt. Page as sheriff’s deputy
Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson hired former Uvalde Police Sgt. Donald Page and Matthew Brown to rebuild his depleted force, citing a belief in second chances for officers.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 6 · Elections · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Federal, state candidates face grilling from The Border Organization
Three Democratic candidates for federal and state offices answered questions from The Border Organization at a Sunday accountability session in Del Rio, while all three Republican opponents skipped the event.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 5 · Government · Uvalde Leader-News
City to update council on golf course management
Uvalde City Council will hold a special meeting on Oct. 8 to discuss the management transition of the Uvalde Memorial Golf Course following the departure of P&D Consulting.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 5 · Water · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Recent rains give Lake Amistad a much-needed boost
Recent rains raised Lake Amistad by over 3 feet in one week, increasing Texas' conservation storage to 43.5%.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 5 · Public safety · Uvalde Leader-News
Memorial Park stabbing suspect arrested
Uvalde police arrested a suspect in an Oct. 4 stabbing at Memorial Park that left a man in stable condition. The victim was airlifted to San Antonio after fleeing to the Willie De Leon Civic Center.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 5 · Community · Uvalde Leader-News
Mark Ramirez Memorial golf classic slated Oct. 10
The 6th-annual Knights of Columbus Mark Ramirez Memorial golf tournament is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Uvalde Memorial Golf Course. Entry is $125 per player in a 4-man scramble format.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 5 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
UHS cross-country runners vie Oct. 7 at Carrizo
Uvalde High School cross-country teams will compete in the Carrizo Springs Invitational on Oct. 7, concluding their pre-district schedule.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 5 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Lobos begin the second half of district volleyball
The Uvalde Lobos volleyball team begins the second half of District 28-4A play with road and home matches scheduled for Oct. 6 and Oct. 9.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 5 · Water · Uvalde Leader-News
Rio Frio gets over 5 inches of rain Oct. 1
Heavy storms dumped up to 5 inches of rain on Rio Frio and surrounding areas on Oct. 1, causing flash flooding on dry waterways and Highway 55 north.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 5 · Community · Uvalde Leader-News
Endeavors sets Nov. 6 Fall Fest
Endeavors Uvalde has rescheduled its annual community event to November 6 at the Willie de Leon Civic Center after postponing the original October 2 date due to severe weather.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 4 · Public safety · KENS5 San Antonio
Man stabbed during argument over woman near Uvalde Memorial Park, police say
Police report a man was stabbed during an argument over a woman near Uvalde Memorial Park.
Original at KENS5 San Antonio ↗
Oct 4 · Community · Uvalde Leader-News
Column: Dove hunting reigns as king of family shooting sports
A local columnist describes a recent dove hunting trip with his grandson, noting the return of bird flocks to the area after years of scarcity due to farming changes.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 4 · Community · Uvalde Leader-News
Editorial: Give input on Robb memorial downtown
Uvalde city officials are soliciting public input for a permanent Robb Elementary memorial at the downtown fountain plaza. Written submissions are due by Nov. 2.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 4 · Public safety · Uvalde Leader-News
Uvalde woman gets six years in prison for stealing a mattress
Uvalde woman Vanessa Arroyos was sentenced to six years in state prison for burglary of habitation after stealing a neighbor's $25 mattress and other items. Prosecutors cited her criminal history and prior probation violations in recommending the sentence.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 4 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Utopian dominates riding competition
Utopia resident Nancy Rinn and her horse Remington Steel won a bronze medal at the American Eventing Championships in Kentucky. They train at Crossgate Equestrian Center in Bandera, one of few English-style facilities in Texas.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 3 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Garcia, Stroff reign over Knippa homecoming
Knippa High School crowned Joaquin Garcia and Amelia Stroff as 2026 homecoming royalty on Sept. 25, following a 48-0 victory over Big Springs Charter.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 3 · Community · Uvalde Leader-News
Schulte crowned Sabinal homecoming queen
Ainsley Cameron Schulte was crowned Sabinal High School’s 2026 homecoming queen on Sept. 25. Jillian Smith and Amber Espinoza served as senior class duchess and princess, respectively.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 3 · Local · Uvalde Leader-News
Uvalde Leader-News Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Oct 3 · Public safety · Uvalde Leader-News
UPD meeting on homeless community draws resources, criticism
Uvalde Police convened a meeting to build a network for assisting the city's homeless population, identifying resources like meals and ID help while acknowledging the lack of a local shelter.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 3 · Community · Uvalde Leader-News
El Progreso secures $6.1M for renovation
El Progreso Memorial Library raised over $6.1 million for its expansion and renovation, surpassing the $5.9 million construction estimate. The project will add children's spaces, a recording studio, and a teaching kitchen.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗

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