by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

11-27-24

Top Picture: Uvalde Police Department Public Information Officer Fernando Fernandez at Tuesday Night’s Cookes with Cops Event 

The main hallway at the SSgt. Willie de Leon Civic Center was filled with people checking out the cookies, goodies and Thanksgiving themed children’s games and crafts at Tuesday night’s Cookies with Cops events.

Uvalde Police Department along with U.S. Border Patrol officers were on hand to help hand out the cookies and candy and games. Uvalde Memorial Hospital had a ring toss game at their table and El Progreso Memorial Library Director Tammie Sinclair was all smiles at her table facilitating a thanksgiving themed game.

The Resiliency Center along with various businesses and organizations joined the Uvalde Police Department with their family friendly event.

by Michael Robinson |Uvalde Hesperian

11-05-24

 Registered voters are turning out in brisk numbers to Uvalde County polling locations to cast their respective votes for President of the United States as well as other federal, state and national races in addition to the County Emergency Services District ballot initiative which, if approved, would establish a new taxing entity to fund City of Uvalde and areas of Uvalde County volunteer fire departments. 

Knippa ISD School Board elections:

Voters residing within the Knippa School District are casting votes for two trustee positions on the Knippa ISD School Board. The KISD school board elections are included with the overall Uvalde County Elections.

  Uvalde County Elections Administration Melissia Jones stated that almost 1500 voters have cast their votes as of about 2:15PM today at the SSgt. Willie de Leon Civic Center and the other Uvalde County’s polling locations. 

  “The Civic Center is busy.” Jones said. 

   Jones also said while she since early this morning the voter turnout has been steady. Jones also said that, in the City of Uvalde,  voters can also vote at the Uvalde County Nutrition Center, the Herby Ham Activity Center and at the Dry Frio Room of the Uvalde County Fairplex. 

Uvalde CISD Voter Approved Tax Rate election:

  Voting is also taking place at the Uvalde CISD Central Offices and at Batesville School where voters will be deciding on the District’s Voter Approved Tax Rate or VATRE.

According to Uvalde CISD Election Administrator Roxanne Hill, the voter turnout today at Uvalde CISD Central Office has been “extremely busy.”

“During the week, the most we’ve had was 120 voters in a day. We hit that number at 2 PM today,” Hill said.

  If passed, the 11-cent property tax would bring in close to $2 million dollars to shore up the current budget deficit. According to Superintendent Ashley Chohlis, the effective tax increase would only impact homeowners by 1 cent increase in property taxes as a 10-cent property tax decrease will take effect due to a bond passed in 2005 will be paid off by the district. 

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Palomino Fest kicked off its opening night tonight with free admission and rides for only $1.00.

Long lines were observed at the various rides including the Farris Wheel near the entrance to the event as well as other rides for children and more rides for thrill seekers situated near the back of the midway.

Most if not all of the carnival food favorites were being sold at various kiosks. Various carnival games were also seen on the midway enticing Palomino Fest goers to topple milk bottles, pop-a-balloon or shoot out a red star on a piece of paper for a stuffed animal or other prize.

The concert stage was empty tonight but several musical groups are scheduled to perform over the next few days.

Palomino Fest will continue through Sunday, September 1st, 2024

by Michael Robinson| Uvalde Hesperian

There were still lots of people on the Frio River at approximately 6:30 PM with many still floating and some gathing their tubes and towels getting ready to call it a day.

The Uvalde Hesperian took some photographs for this gallery.