by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

02-28-25

Uvalde Mayor Hector Luevano put the brakes on approving a continuing Disaster Declaration tied to the Illegal Immigration from the U.S. Mexico Border. “They’re not coming in,” Luevano said referring the flow of migrants crossing the U.S. Mexico Border. ” I don’t see where the migrants are present here and the danger to our residents.

  Uvalde City Mayor Hector R. Luevano refused continuing a local Disaster Declaration which would affect the City’s ability to receive needed Federal Grant Funding used by the local police department. Luevano objected to the wording of the Declaration and also questioned if an immigration crisis is affecting the city.

  Assistant Chief of Police Mike Davis stated that the department is still dealing with illegal narcotics and human trafficking incidents and affirmed that disaster is continuing to put the community at risk.   

  Uvalde City Councilman Chip King said the Operation Lonestar Grant which the City of Uvalde Police Department benefits is dependent on the Declaration. 

  Luevano said he keeps in contact with the U.S. Border Patrol office each day and does not believe Uvalde is experiencing a crisis due to undocumented migrants coming through the town. 

  He went on to say that he wants the City to get all the Federal grant funds it can but not by making a disaster declaration he does not think is factual. 

After a long discussion, the Council voted to table the agenda item until the next City Council meeting.