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Uvalde CISD Board solves District Map dilemma by selecting Laura Perez for the open East Zone Trustee position

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By Michael Robinson| Uvalde Hesperian

After convening into closed executive session at Monday Night’s June 10th special board meeting, the District’s trustees returned to the open board session where Trustee Jacklyn Gonzales shared a glimpse of their deliberations held in private session and then made a motion for the Board to approve Laura Perez for the vacated East Zone seat considering her to be the sole candidate to be considered. The board then voted to approve Perez be hired as the East Zone board position which had been held by Annabell Rocha White prior to her resignation.

Gonzales said, “We have been faced with a difficult situation as a school district. Obviously we lost an East Zone applicant and we opened that up.”

After mentioned an early morning conversation she had with Board President Cal Lambert. She continued saying, “We reconized that there was an issue with that. We recognized the importance of the map and the zones; having an East and West Zone.

“I recognized that we do need to recognized our West Zone has representation. Unfortunately we have to make decisions today that’s going to affect a lot of people,” Gonzales said.

She then made a motion that the board consider Laura Perez as the sole applicant for the East Zone positon. The board voted to approved the motion.

Trustee Jesse Rizo spoke after the vote saying, ” I’d like to thank the applicants. I saw the names on here and it’s nice obviously to see so many applicants with so much talent come forth and there is a;ways goiuing to be an opportunitt for yall to step up. Eventually some years from now the opportunity will come up and we hope you have the entusiasm where you can apply and run for a seat like this.

Rizo concluded by saying, “Like Jackie said, It’s right thing to do.”

Gonzales spoke again emphasizing the importance of the district map and that the West Zone needs representation She mentioned that MALDEF Decree calling for equal representation.

Trustee Javier Flores stated in his comments there were seven applicants although no names were mntioned.

Gonzales went on to say, the next school board meeting, the board will take steps to fill the West Zone seat.

ou to step up.

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Winter storm advisory for Uvalde County prompts area schools to delay tomorrow morning start times

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:27:12 +0000

Image from NWS Austin/San Antonio

Uvalde and the Uvalde County area is bracing as a winter storm is set to arrive in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 according to the National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas. The freezing temperatures and potential for ice on the roadways has prompted Uvalde CISD, Knippa Sabinal and Utopia Schools to delay their start times Wednesday Morning.

“Isolated areas of drizzle, freezing drizzle, & light rain will continue through this evening. Heavier, more widespread rain, freezing rain, and sleet arrive after midnight and continue through the morning Wednesday. Travel will be difficult to near impossible,” according to a report posted on the NWS Austin/San Antonio Facebook Page The report goes on to say temperatures will rise above freezing in some areas during the afternoon with precipitation type changing to rain.

The NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory at 2:54 PM Tuesday, January 31st specifically for the Uvalde County Area in effect until 6 am on Thursday.

* WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE…Portions of the Coastal Plains and the US Highway 90 corridor.

* WHEN…Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Difficult travel conditions are possible. Isolated to

scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained at

drivetexas.org.

Uvalde CISD posted this announcement on it’s Facebook Page:

2-Hour Delay on 2/1/23

Uvalde CISD has decided to delay the start of school on Wednesday, February 1st. This decision is based on the inclement weather forecasted for later this evening and possibly early tomorrow morning by the National Weather Service.

All classes will begin at 10:00 a.m. Bus pick-up will run 2 hours late; for example, if a student’s bus pick-up time is at 7:00 a.m. the delayed pick-up time will be at 9:00 a.m. UCISD Staff members are to report at 9:30 a.m. to their campuses or departments.

The delay in the start of school will not change the regular dismissal time. District staff will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions. Your support and understanding are greatly appreciated!

Knippa ISD

Due to forecasted inclement weather tonight and early tomorrow morning, KISD will have a 2 hr delayed start time for Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Bus routes will run 2 hours later than normal and breakfast will not be served. Please be careful on your way to school.

Sabinal ISD

Delayed start:

Due to inclement weather later this evening and possibly early tomorrow morning, we will have a 2-hour delayed school start time for Wednesday. Buses will run approximately 2 hours later than normal, and school will begin 2-hours later. We ask that parents do not drop off their students at school prior to 2 hours before school starts as we may not have staff available to supervise the children. Due to the late start of school, breakfast will not be served today. Parents if you are in an area where you feel it is unsafe to travel to school, please use your best judgment regarding sending your student to school. If you choose to keep your student at home, please send a note to the school office as you normally would do when they are absent; this absence will be excused with a parent note.

Sabinal ISD Administration

Utopia ISD:

In an overabundance of caution Utopia ISD will conduct a later start Wednesday, February 1, 2023. At this time buses will run two hours later than the normal time and school will begin at 10:00 AM. In the event school must be cancelled or delayed due to inclement weather, public notifications will be sent through the Utopia ISD Website, Utopia ISD Facebook page, and the Utopia text, email, and voice call notification system. If you are receiving this notification, you are part of the Utopia ISD notification system.

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Solar Eclipse Task Force met to discuss planning for surge of visitors expected for 2024 Eclipse

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:16:41 +0000

The Texas Hill Country River Region (THCRR ) held its second meeting on Wednesday, November 2nd at 3 PM at Neal’s Dining Room in Concan to discuss planning and preparation for the April 8th, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse over Uvalde County and the greater Texas Hill Country.

In a presentation slide show shown at the meeting, a slide as part of the PowerPoint presentation show at the meeting indicated that as many as 50 thousand people could make their way to Uvalde and the Uvalde County River Region to be situated in totality’s path to see the phenomenon.

Texas Hill Country River Region Spokesperson and Concan business owner, Jake Guerrero said, “Under the guidance of Judge Mitchell, the Uvalde County Solar Eclipse Task Force is beginning to take shape as we begin appointing key leadership roles for each four committees. John Yeackle, Executive Director for the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce, will be leading the Local Outreach Committee. Forest Anderson, Emergency Management Coordinator – Uvalde County, is heading up the Emergency Operations Committee.

We will continue working with our local officials and area leaders to identify the remaining two committee leadership positions and to identify an Eclipse Coordinator who will work with these committees, the community and Texas Hill Country River Region full time for at least 18 months. It is our goal that together, we can maximize this historic solar eclipse experience for Uvalde County residents and tourists alike. “

Emergency Management Coordinator Forrest Anderson said, “The Uvalde County Office of Emergency Management will be working with adjoining county Coordinators to plan for, and facilitate a managed response regarding the Eclipse events. This coordination works with Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Communications to prepare for & respond to any incidents that may occur during the event cycles.”

THCRR announced at the meeting a new Solar Eclipse Facebook Page was launched.

We hope that the community will follow the dedicated Facebook page that was created and/or reference the website (Uvaldecountysolareclipse.com), both of which were created to inform residents, businesses and tourists on our upcoming, historic solar eclipse events.

Yes, The Uvalde County Office of Emergency Management will be working with adjoining county Coordinators to plan for, and facilitate a managed response regarding the Eclipse events. This coordination works with Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Communications to prepare for & respond to any incidents that may occur during the event cycles.

Forrest Anderson

EMC

Uvalde County

If you would like to be a part of a task force, please contact the task force leaders listed below.

Forrest Anderson – EOC Committee

fanderson@uvaldecounty.com

John Yeackle – Local Outreach Committee

director@uvalde.org

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Frio in Focus Magazine

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Fleeing suspects fire at law enforcement prior to capture

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Friday, morning, May 13th, approximately the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Department posted two posts on Facebook regarding an active pursuit of a vehicle with armed suspects.

The post read:

“Hwy. 55 N./F.M. 1403 temporarily shutdown Vehicle pursuit/ driver refusing to cooperate Stay clear of area please “

Within an hour after this post, the following update was posted:

“Update on Hwy. 55/ F.M. 1403 After a brief struggle, two individuals have been arrested. Reports indicate the operator of the vehicle was discharging a weapon toward officers during the pursuit. No injuries were reported, an AK-47 and a pistol were located next to the operator.”

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Maps Archives - Uvalde Hesperian

Uvalde CISD Board solves District Map dilemma by selecting Laura Perez for the open East Zone Trustee position

Winter storm advisory for Uvalde County prompts area schools to delay tomorrow morning start times

Winter Weather Advisory Extended to Thursday, February 2nd 6 AM – Many area schools delaying start times Wednesday Morning.

Area school districts plan to delay Wednesday February 1st school start times and detail other winter weather plans

Solar Eclipse Task Force met to discuss planning for surge of visitors expected for 2024 Eclipse

Eclipse Coordinator sought to manage and coordinate preparation for 2024 Solar Eclipse:

Frio in Focus Magazine

Fleeing suspects fire at law enforcement prior to capture

Fleeing suspects fire at law enforcement prior to capture