Julye Keeble

Uvalde

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Council chooses new judge in third round

1 week ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Uvalde City Council confirmed former Texas Parks and Wildlife game warden Captain Gustavo Sorola as the new municipal court judge in a 5-1 vote on May 27. Mayor Hector R. Luevano made the motion to appoint Sorola, who retired in August 2012 after a 30-year career with Texas Parks and Wildlife. This was the second time Luevano appointed Sorola and his third attempt overall to fill the position. Per city rules, the mayor nominates the judge, and council confirms the appointment.
Hunters Roundup moves to September

1 week ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

After 43 years hosting Hunters Roundup in November, the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce has moved the annual event to Sept. 12 to coincide with dove season. The UACC Hunters Roundup was previously held on the Friday evening before the general whitetail deer season opens in November. The event originated in 1981 as an appreciation dinner for visiting hunters, and has expanded, offering a wild game dinner, resource booths, a band or mucsical performer and more as the years progressed.
County files to dismiss UPS driver lawsuit

2 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

The county’s legal counsel filed a motion May 6 to dismiss a multi-million dollar lawsuit that UPS driver Tyler Cox filed against Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell and the county. Newspaper staff asked to view courthouse video footage of the conflict that led to the lawsuit, and the attorney said there is no footage because the county was installing new cameras.
County planning to issue bonds for $9.9 million

2 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Uvalde County Commissioners moved forward May 12 with plans to issue $9.9 million in bonds this summer to cover capital improvements. The new debt is expected to raise the interest and sinking portion of the county tax rate by less than 3 cents in 2026. Uvalde County Commissioners approved a tax rate of 57.41 cents per $100 valuation, the lowest […]
‘No Kid Hungry’ gives Sabinal ISD $28,500 grant

2 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Sabinal Independent School District is offering free summer meals for children age 18 and under in Uvalde County through two programs, with one a meal delivery service sponsored by a $28,500 grant from the No Kid Hungry Texas program. Nonprofit Share Our Strength launched the No Kid Hungry program in 2010. Sabinal ISD received a $15,00 grant last year.
Chamber moves annual hunting celebration to September

3 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

After 43 years hosting Hunters Roundup in November, the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce has moved the annual event to Sept. 12 to coincide with dove season. The UACC Hunters Roundup was previously held on the Friday evening before the general whitetail deer season opens in November. The event originated in 1981 as an appreciation dinner for visiting hunters, and […]
Commissioners rescind county ban on outdoor burning

3 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Uvalde County residents with downed tree limbs and other debris piling up may rejoice after Uvalde County Commissioners on May 12 rescinded a ban on outdoor burning. Judge Bill Mitchell said his office fielded many calls from people asking if the ban would be lifted after the county received 2.01 inches of rain in several storms May 1-9. He urged those who conduct outdoor burning to do so with extreme caution. Anyone who starts a burn may be held liable for damages caused by an out-of-control fire.
Sabinal City Council eyes jail renovation

3 weeks ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Sabinal City Council hopes to renovate the community’s old jail as a visitor attraction. Council members on April 14 authorized Mayor Erik Gomez to initiate the process of finding someone to refurbish the historical old jail, across from Sabinal City Hall, with the intention of offering visitor tours once completed. City officials voted to put in a four-way stop at the corner of West Kennedy and Orange Street by St. Patrick Catholic Church to enhance public safety in the busy area.
Courthouse elevator reopens

1 month ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

Six weeks after closing for modernization, the elevator at the Uvalde County Courthouse is open for business, and noticeably faster when ferrying people to the third floor. TK Elevator staff, out of of San Antonio, started work on March 18, bringing a new elevator controller, the brains of the system, to the courthouse basement, then barricading the area off while […] This content is only available to paid subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!
Area school board, council races see low turnout

1 month ago | uvaldeleadernews.com | Julye Keeble

May 3 is election day for Sabinal City Council and Nueces Canyon and Sabinal school boards, and less than 5 percent of those eligible voted early in all three races. A combined total of 191 people voted in the three contested races, of 3,874 who were registered, according to election officials. On Election Day, Saturday, May 3, polls will be […]