by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Top Picture by Jason Munoz

04-27-25

Uvalde County resident Jason Munoz reported to the Uvalde Hesperian he saw a strange object in the night sky in the evening of Monday, April 21st over Garner State Park and is still not sure what it was.

Munoz who lives just behind Old Baldy cliff on CR 350 took pictures of the cloudy object that appeared to make strange movements in the sky,” he said.  He also took pictures of the anomaly from 9:29 PM to 9:31 PM and went on to say traveled right over his house.

The Uvalde Hesperian researched possible explanations for the object including a phenomenon from a SpaceX launch to a fireball meteor explosion emanating from the Lyrid Meteor Shower.

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Saturday morning, October 14th, the Uvalde County Stellar Fest will be happening at Garner State Park with three pavilions and a special Solar Eclipse Village (pre-registration required) featuring special solar eclipse programs, astronomy and STEM exhibits, workshops and viewing opportunities available to the public.

“Come along and talk with friendly solar researchers, astrophysicists. science graduates, STEM Educators, eclipse chasers, NOYCE scholars, and local tour and community reps all weekend. We look forward to talking to you!” – quote from the Stellarfest events schedule.

Pre-registration must be made by 8 PM Friday, October 13th in order to get a free pass to the Solar Eclipse Village where professional astronomers and eclipse chasers will have solar telescopes and special programs happening starting Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

Click on link here by 8 PM Friday Night for your pass to the Solar Eclipse Village at Garner State Park

Solar Eclipse Village passes are then emailed out to those who preregister prior to the deadline.

by Michael Robinson; Picture Credit: Robinson (file photo)

Last Saturday, June 17th, an off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally injured while vacationing with family on a section of the Frio River near Garner State Park.  According to Garner State Park Superintendent Kelby Bridwell, the incident occurred near private property on the opposite side of GSP property.

This  statement was released  by U.S. Border Patrol and Customs: ” On June 17, 2023, an off-duty Border Patrol agent assigned to the San Diego Sector was involved in a swimming accident near Concan, Texas.

The agent succumbed to his injuries at the scene and the incident is currently under investigation by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.”

The Uvalde Hesperian is still investigating this incident.

 Article by Michael Robinson ; Picture Credit: Robinson 

(Picture is from Utopia Park near the Sabinal River)

  Many people like to “Swing into Summer ” by swinging off a rope attached to a tall Cypress Tree on the banks of the Frio River. Others can be seen diving off cliffs facing the Frio River opposite the side of Garner State Park according to Garner State Park Superintendent Kelby Bridwell.  According to Bridwell, these two activities result in many injuries involving broken bones as well as back, and neck injuries resulting from people diving into shallow water or hanging on to the rope too long swinging back into the Cypress Trees or falling too close to the shoreline into shallow water.

  According to Bridwell, GSP personnel routinely cut rope swings on the river banks on the GSP park side of the river.  However, there are two to three rope swings located on private property on the opposite side of GSP. 

  Bridwell said a single rope swing can be swung on up to 10,000 times a day. 

  He went on to say that park staff often helps in rescue efforts of people in the Frio River. 

  Over this past weekend, an off duty U.S. Border Patrol officer was involved in a private party incident on the Frio River on the private property side of the river. The incident is still being investigated by law enforcement and the condition of the officer is not known at this time.