Uvalde Weekend Recap: Eva Strong Memorial Run, Spring Break, High Winds and Fires Top the Headlines

03-16-25
Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Fires and High winds plagued Uvalde and the surrounding Texas Hill Country this past weekend with the Minit’s Convenience Store Located on 638 South Getty catching fire
shortly after 8:30 AM, Uvalde Volunteer Firefighters were on the scene for over an hour eventually putting out the fire that may have started in the Kitchen according to
Don “Mac” McLaughlin Jr.

Over 200 participated in the 3rd Annual Eva Strong Memorial Run named after Eva Mireles, one of two teachers slain at the May 24th, 2024 Robb School Tragedy.

This weekend was the finale of Spring Break Week for many colleges and a number of spring breakers and families spent this past weekend in Concan for the two-day House Pasture Concert Weekend featuring live music Friday and Saturday night. Friday night, Carson Jeffrey performed featuring Wyatt Weaver Band. On Saturday night, William Clark Green performed live with Cam Allen.

High winds on Saturday downed trees and large limbs in Uvalde and the surrounding areas. In Real County, crews battled a 15-acre wildfire and on Saturday afternoon. A large wildfire in Near Fredericksburg, Texas began and spread to over 10,000 acres as of Sunday evening. Residents in the area were evacuated as firefighters worked to contain the Crabapple Blaze. Source: Watch Duty App.

Area musicians and bands performed at the Herby Ham Activity Center Saturday night for the annual Gospel Night Out.

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