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Zavala County News

Local news for Zavala County, Texas, county seat Crystal City. 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.

Oct 14 · Community · Devine News (Medina County)
Tejano artist Anthony Patterson to co-headline Devine Fall Festival
Local artist Anthony Patterson will co-headline the Devine Fall Cactus Festival on November 7. He is a rising Tejano musician from the Devine and Crystal City area.
Original at Devine News (Medina County) ↗
Oct 14 · Sports · Devine News (Medina County)
Mustangs, Lady Mustangs XC District Preview results
Devine Lady Mustangs placed fourth in the Oct. 14 district preview in Carrizo Springs, finishing three points behind third-place Crystal City.
Original at Devine News (Medina County) ↗
Oct 9 · Public safety · Uvalde Leader-News
Zavala deputy drags, injures Batesville woman during arrest
Zavala County Deputy Athan Aguilar was captured on video dragging and injuring 67-year-old Maria Robles during an arrest in Batesville on Oct. 3. The sheriff's office has called in Texas Rangers for an internal investigation into the incident.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Oct 8 · Public safety · KSAT 12 San Antonio
Video of Zavala County deputy dragging older woman raises questions
A video shows a Zavala County deputy dragging Maria Robles during an Oct. 3 traffic stop. The county claims she assaulted an officer, while Robles cites vertigo and dizziness.
Original at KSAT 12 San Antonio ↗
Sep 30 · Sports · Devine News (Medina County)
Lady Mustangs continue District crusade
The Natalia Lady Mustangs lost two volleyball matches this week, falling to Crystal City in five sets and Devine in three. Ralynn Juarez recorded 28 assists, surpassing 700 career assists during the season.
Original at Devine News (Medina County) ↗
Sep 12 · Community · Uvalde Leader-News
Births – Sept. 13, 2026
Enicia Jovani Rodriguez of Carrizo Springs and Alexis Benavides and Casimiro Rios III of Crystal City welcomed daughters at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in early September 2026.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Aug 30 · Environment · Uvalde Leader-News
Help the Leader-News track rainfall
The Uvalde Leader-News is recruiting volunteers with rain gauges to report precipitation amounts. Residents in Uvalde and surrounding communities can contact the office to participate in periodic data collection.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Aug 27 · Schools · Uvalde Leader-News
Moreno, Torres families distribute SWTX scholarships
Families of Uvalde natives Jesse T. Moreno Jr. and Alejandro Torres awarded nine $500 scholarships to first-year nursing students at Southwest Texas College. Recipients include students from Uvalde, Crystal City, Dilley, Brackettville, and Pearsall.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Aug 26 · Sports · Devine News (Medina County)
Natalia shows out at the Arabian Round up
The Natalia Lady Mustangs competed in the annual Arabian Roundup in Devine, playing five teams over two days. They faced Young Women Leadership Academy, John Jay, and Hondo on Friday, followed by Fox Tech and Crystal City on Saturday.
Original at Devine News (Medina County) ↗
Aug 24 · Schools · Uvalde Leader-News
Uvalde school board to discuss budget, compensation
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will vote on a proposed $44 million budget and a reduced maintenance and operations tax rate of $0.6442 per $100 valuation on August 24.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Aug 24 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
UHS, Crystal City vie Aug. 26 in team tennis
Uvalde High School tennis teams defeated Hondo 12-2 on Aug. 19 and will host Crystal City on Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. A scheduled match against Eagle Pass C.C. Winn on Aug. 29 has been cancelled.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Aug 24 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Lobos host D’Hanis in volleyball competition
The Uvalde Lobos volleyball team hosts the D'Hanis Cowgirls on August 25 at Harvey Kinchlow Gym. The varsity match begins at 6 p.m., preceded by a junior varsity contest at 5 p.m.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Aug 19 · Sports · Devine News (Medina County)
Arabian Roundup
Devine's Arabian team hosts the 2026 Arabian Roundup tournament on August 21-22. Teams from Fox Tech, Uvalde, D'Hanis, Hondo, John Jay, YWLA, Natalia, Antonian JV, Crystal City, Ingram, and Lytle will compete in 18 scheduled matches.
Original at Devine News (Medina County) ↗

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