Julye Keeble

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UPS driver suing Judge Mitchell, county

2 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

UPS delivery driver Tyler Cox filed a federal lawsuit April 7, accusing Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell of violating Cox’s civil rights and seeking $14.75 million in damages, plus court costs. Cox, 28, of Sabinal, filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Sabinal woman swimming in debt after receiving $3,000 water bill

2 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

The city of Sabinal alleges that in 33 days, one residence used 822,000 gallons of water, which is equivalent to about eight sink taps or five broken toilets running at full water pressure 24 hours a day, every day. The city sent Mary Gonzales of Sabinal two bills adding up to nearly $3,000 for two months of water use totaling 989,000 gallons. Calling the situation “outrageous,” Gonzales said she has not had any visible flooding at her home in the 500 block of West Rheiner Street.
Veteran pardoned for Jan. 6 actions to speak at country club

2 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

The Uvalde County Republican Women have invited Lucas Denney, a Jan. 6, 2021, protestor whom President Donald Trump pardoned this year, to speak April 10 at 6 p.m. at the Uvalde Country Club. Denney, a U.S. Army veteran, pleaded guilty March 17, 2022, to one count of assaulting, resisting or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon, for striking an officer with a PVC pipe.
Chamber cuts ties with city

3 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

The Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce cuts ribbons with giant scissors to welcome new business, but on March 25 it surprised city officials by cutting ties that bind the entities. The move comes about two months after the chamber pitched taking over the city’s Main Street Uvalde program. Chamber CEO John Yeackle was at the city council meeting for what […]
Council OKs $60K contract with BARC

3 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Mayor Hector Luevano cast the only dissenting vote March 25 when Uvalde City Council voted 5-1 to contract with the Briscoe Animal Resource Center to care for impounded cats, dogs, and other animals. The agreement calls for the city to spend about $60,000 a year for five years. The contract contains four automatic renewal options for a potential span of […]
Knippa claims 2 inches of precipitation in spring storm

3 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Uvaldeans rushed to windows, opened doors and stepped out of buildings March 26 to marvel at the rain, which tallied 1.07 inches, more than doubling total precipitation for the year. Light rain began falling just before 1 p.m., ramping up to heavier droplets that pooled in curbs and along streets as the day went on. An additional 0.28 fell March […]
County joins city in tax reinvestment zone

4 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Uvalde County Commissioners unanimously voted March 24 to participate in the 194-acre Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 and appointed grant writer Carl Esser to represent the county on the nine-member TIRZ board. Most of the land to be developed is near Dalton Elementary and the new Legacy Elementary, being built on land the Capt family donated. Dr. Harry O. Watkins […] This content is only available to paid subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!
Elevator down for repairs, courthouse stairs up for business

4 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

There is a tall and wide yellow divider hiding the Uvalde County Courthouse elevator as workers modernize the 37-year-old elevator, originally installed in 1988. Visitors may access the second and third floors via the courthouse staircase. Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell said San Antonio-based TK Elevator Corporation hopes to finish upgrades in about three weeks. The elevator company started work […] This content is only available to paid subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!
River region planning for 20-percent revenue drop

1 month ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Texas Hill Country River Region leaders expect hotel occupancy tax revenue to decrease by 20 percent in 2025, continuing a recent trend precipitated by extreme drought. THCRR saw a 15 percent downturn in 2023, and subsequently budgeted for 20 percent less revenue in 2024. THCRR executive director Hailey Hart Conrad in January presented Uvalde County Commissioners with a 2025 budget […] This content is only available to paid subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!
Relay for Life holding registration, captains’ meeting on March 26

1 month ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Uvalde’s Relay for Life will take place April 25 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Honey Bowl Stadium, at 1601 Knox St. A team captains’ meeting is slated March 26 at 6 p.m. in in the Cactus Room at the Willie De Leon Civic Center, 300 E. Main St. Registration will also be held March 26 from 5 to […]