Picture Credit: James Alvarado

Over 450 laced up their running shoes and braved the cold and rainy weather Saturday morning to participate in the Eva Strong Memorial Run.  Eva Mireles was one of the two Robb Elementary School teachers who perished in the May 24th tragedy.  Family members of Eva Mireles organized the event.

“Mireles was in her 17th year of teaching in the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and held certifications in special education and bilingual education.

A post from Crossfit.com stated, In addition to regularly running before school, she also enjoyed hiking, and friends and relatives recall she could be found in her CrossFit gym almost every day after school. Earlier this year, she participated in the CrossFit Open for the ninth time.”

A weekend cold weather system brought this year’s spring break week to a wintery close. Overnight Friday March 17 through early Saturday morning March 18th light snowfall was reported in Rocksprings and in Leakey according to the National Weather Service Office Austin/San Antonio. “We’ve had several reports of snow accumulating on grassy surfaces and on vehicles over the Edwards Plateau and western Hill Country,” the NWS Austin/San Antonio said.  Rain reports from several measuring stations in Uvalde County indicated about 1/2 inch of rain Saturday at several locations in Uvalde County.

  Saturday’s temperatures were in the mid 50’s accompanied by light rain most of that day. Up in Concan, the spring breakers put away their swimsuits and river gear and could be seen wearing coats and jackets. While Thursday’s warmer temperatures and sunshine allowed for some to have some river fun, the warmer temperatures did not last. 

  “Showers will continue this morning, but will mainly limited to the western portion of the area by mid-afternoon. Temperatures will be a few degrees colder than yesterday with overcast skies. These colder temperatures linger into early this upcoming week,” the NWS San Antonio office posted on Twitter last Saturday morning. 

   The colder temperatures and rainy weather did not deter runners from participating in the Eva Strong Memorial Race held in Uvalde that morning with approximately 450 participating.  The Race was held in memory of Eva Mireles, one of two teachers who perished in the Robb School massacre on May 24th, last year. 

  Tournament golfers hit the links Saturday morning at Frio Valley Ranch Golf course completing the second tournament day. 

Weekend rainfall results in Frio River water level rise.