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Uvalde CISD board names lone finalist for superintendent
· Reported by KSAT 12 San Antonio
Bottom line
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees unanimously named Juan Hinojosa as the lone finalist for superintendent during a special meeting Thursday. Hinojosa, who has served as interim superintendent since March 2026, is expected to begin his contract on Sept. 17.
Why it matters in TX-23
This decision affects all Uvalde CISD students, staff, and families as the district moves toward a permanent leadership appointment. A state-mandated 21-day waiting period must pass before Hinojosa can be officially hired, with his term starting Sept. 17.
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