Article by Michael Robinson

Kelly Earnhardt dreams of owning her own food truck. She currently works as the the Child Nutrition Director at Sabinal ISD in Sabinal, Texas. She is currently in 1st place in Favorite Chef contest hosted by famous Chef and CHEW co-host Carla Hall. She stands to win $25,000 and be featured in Taste of Home Magazine

In a interview posted on the Favorite Chef contest webpage she talks about her inspiration to cook.

“I work alongside a team of three wonderful ladies (Sister’s) who I have had the pleasure of teaching as well as learn from. Knowing how much our students enjoy our meals has inspired me to always do better and to cook everything with love. One of the life lessons my mother taught me who has always been my greatest inspiration and best teacher,” Earnhardt said.

Smoked brisket, homemade BBQ sauce, Spanish rice and pinto beans are her favorite dishes to make.

When asked what she would do with the $25,00o, she said, “No doubt about it the money would go towards a food truck to start our family business. We have decided to name it “La Gringona Comida”, this represents the gringa (white) in me and my wife tells me I am a tough woman so the chingona (tough) represents my attitude. I think it’s really funny and after all I am a Child nutrition director for a school district so I can visualize my logo of a tough looking woman with her sleeves rolled up showing off some muscle,” she said.

With 9 days left in the contest as of Tuesday, June 1th, Kelly Earnhardt needs as many votes as she can get to help her win the Contest.

Votes can be cast at Americas Favorite Chef

https://favchef.com/2023/kelly-earnhardt

  Press Release from SWTJC

 Winners for the 2023 SWTJC Creative Arts Contest are in and will be announced during the ceremonies on Thursday, April 27, at the Mathews Student Center Cafeteria in Uvalde.

“This year is the second year we split the ceremony into two ceremonies to accommodate the different age groups and categories,” said Ismael Martinez, art contest coordinator. “The first ceremony begins at 6 p.m., while the second ceremony has a 7 p.m. start time. I highly encourage those planning to attend to look at the schedule to know what ceremony they need to attend.”

The first ceremony at 6 p.m. will recognize the winners in the community, college, grades 11-12, grades 9-10, and grades 7-8 divisions. The second ceremony at 7 p.m. will announce the winners in the pre-k and kindergarten, grades 1-2, grades 3-4, and grades 5-6 divisions.

A cash prize of $20 will be awarded to the overall literary and visual arts winners in each age group. Overall winners in the 11-12, college and community divisions will receive a $100 scholarship for SWTJC and a $20 prize.

Founded almost 70 years ago, Southwest Texas Junior College is a comprehensive, public college serving eleven counties in Southwest Texas. The College provides accessible, affordable, high-quality education that prepares students to successfully transfer to senior colleges and universities; enter the job market; pursue their professional and personal goals; and contribute to the economic growth of the region. For more information, please visit www.swtjc.edu.

Main Street Uvalde district will hold a Cupid Scavenger Hunt from February 1 – February 10, 2023. Find 14 Cupids hidden throughout the area and drop off the completed list to the Main Street Office located at 340 N. Getty Street no later than Saturday, February 11 by noon.
1. Print a copy of this scavenger hunt or pick-up a copy at participating stores. Check Facebook for list of stores.
2. Find a minimum of 14 cupids within the Main Street district. In stores or around the area. Write down their location.
3. Fill out the form completely.
4. Return completed form to 340 N. Getty Street or email to gresma@uvaldetx.gov
5. Winners will be selected by a random drawing.

Hints will be given through the next two weeks to where you can find Cupid.