by Michael Robinson| Uvalde Hesperian

Photo used with permission.

04-07-26

During the overnight hours of Sunday, April 5th and Monday, April 6th roughly around Midnight, two residents, both living within a half mile of a location about 7 miles North along Highway 55, reported hearing multiple explosions. One of the residents independently stated that several explosions occurred.

Both spoke with by the Uvalde Hesperian and shared their respective independent accounts which verified hearing up to 5 explosions. Both residents wished to remain anonymous.

The Uvalde Hesperian reached out to Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco for a statement early this morning about 9 AM but has not received a response.

The Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department shared the following post on its Facebook Page:

By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Picture by Robinson

A fire occurring on Thursday morning, May 29th at the Hangar 6 Air Cafe located at 249 Airport Road next to the Uvalde Flight Center has resulted in the restaurant’s closure. Southwest Texas College Police Chief Jimmy Calliham told the Hesperian the fire is suspected to have started in the kitchen area. He said he was first in the scene and observed smoke.

Skyway Entertainment President Mark Espinoza released a press statement a few hours after the incident.

In the release Espinoza said, ” It is with a heavy heart that we announce a structure fire has occurred at Hangar 6 Air Cafe. This incident has profoundly impacted our SkyWay Entertainment family, and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this difficult time.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department (UVFD), Southwest Texas College Police, and Uvalde Police Department for their swift and courageous response. Their dedication and professionalism were instrumental in managing this emergency and ensuring the safety of our community.

The safety and well-being of our community and team members remain our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, Hangar 6 Air Cafe will be closed indefinitely until further notice as we assess the situation and begin recovery efforts.

While this is a challenging moment for all of us, we want to affirm our unwavering commitment to rebuilding. Hangar 6 Air Cafe will come back stronger and better than ever, and we look forward to welcoming back our valued patrons and community once again. We encourage everyone to continue supporting us by visiting our other brands, including Broadway 830, The Local Fix, and Smoothie King.

We sincerely thank our community for your continued support, prayers, and encouragement during this time. Please stay tuned for further updates as we navigate the path to recovery.”

Submitted article (edited by the Uvalde Hesperian)

Top Image: by Patrick from Pixabay

  The Guerrero family and friends from Camp Wood have a fundraiser planned to help out the elderly couple that lost their home located on West Daniel Street in Uvalde to a fire which occurred on April 12th that spread from the neighbors home. The family affected are Silverio and Lupe Guerrero and their two daughters, Enedelia and Sonia Guerrero.

  Silverio Gurrero is wheelchair bound and will be 90 years old in August. Lupe Gurrero is 87 and has dementia. They have a daughter that suffered polio and only walks with the use of crutches. The other daughter is special needs, so in the fire they too lost their home.

  The event is scheduled for May 26, 2024 at the Civic Center beginning at 12:00 noon with a Crawfish boil for $20.00 or all you can eat for $40.00. There is also a Barbecue chicken plate sale with all the fixings for $10.00. The event will also feature a silent auction. 

  To complete the evening there will be a dance to the music of Bubba Westly beginning at about 6 PM

 Bubba Westly is a Texas award winning singer/songwriter who has received multiple awards and nominations in his career. Bubba Westly is an electrifying artist who brings smooth country soul and foot stomping rock like no other.

  He is known for his witty guitar chops, captivating song lyrics, and energetic stage presence that always leaves a lasting impression on every crowd.

An Overnight lightning strike causes tree limb to break and evidence of a fire inside a small house near the 1000 block along FM 137 aka River Road in Concan. The Concan Volunteer Fire and Knippa Volunteer Fire Departments were just on the scene. Owner of the house noticed the situation during the day. No one was staying at the house when the incident occurred .

Concan Fire Chief Willis said there was evidence of charring inside the structure.

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

 An incendiary device was thrown into a window of Sabinal City Hall at 4:33 AM Friday, December 22nd according to Municipal Court Judge Cynthia Casburn. 

  “Yes, no injuries, thank God. The City Secretary discovered the damage and smoke in the Municipal Court Clerk’s office yesterday afternoon and called authorities. Chief Reyes and the Sabinal Volunteer Fire Department Chief responded immediately and had members from the State Fire Marshal’s Office in Sabinal from Austin in under two hours to investigate.

  It has been determined that the attack happened at 4:33 am on Friday morning. City Hall was closed for Christmas on Friday.

  I am extremely grateful for the swift action of our City Secretary, who is also a volunteer firefighter. I am so very thankful for the immediate investigative action of our Chief of Police, Fire Chief and the State Fire and Explosives investigative response team. And I thank God that nobody was hurt.” Casburn said. 

   In speaking with a few area residents about the incident, most brought up the Uvalde County Courthouse fire that occurred in the early morning hours of August 9th, according to Sheriff Rubin Nolasco is being investigated as arson. No arrests have been made. 

  Two local Sabinal residents reported hearing loud booming sounds Friday afternoon.

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Picture credit: Uvalde County Constable Emmanuel Zamora

One month after the an overnight fire occurred at the Uvalde County Courthouse, the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Ryben Nolasco told the Uvalde Hesperian the department is waiting for the results of the forensic evidence obtained at the crime scene. He went on to say there is a person of interest.

In previous reports,  the Sheriff’s Department had stated the fire was deliberately set.

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Photo credit for top photo: Rhonda Vigil

Approximately an hour before noon on Monday, August 28th,  Rhonda Vigil, who had attended the Uvalde County Commissioners Court meeting earlier that morning at 10 am, reported witnessing officials outside of the Uvalde County Courthouse removing boxes containing unknown materials from the Courthouse. 

 The Uvalde Hesperian reached out to Uvalde County Sheriff Rubin Nolasco inquiring about the observed activity and boxes of items being removed and placed in the back of a truck, he said “It was burnt items from the tax collector’s office.”