By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Top Photo: Mi Vida

02-13-24

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and several downtown Uvalde clothing stores have some amazing Valentines Day themed window displays that have been up for the past several weeks.

A lot of time and effort is often put into designing store front displays to feature clothing and create an overall window front displays that attract would be customers.

Window frontage that showcases a store’s very best is an art form that started when downtown shopping was the thing back in the late 1800- through the mid 20th century. The Patula Clark song Downtown (1964) captures the feel of shopping downtown.

Then many store fronts moved inside malls in mid to late 20th century and the glass store front displays moved along the various clothing stores.

With the introduction of big box stores and on-line shopping one might think that store window displays may be disappearing, but many clothing stores are now using Instagram, Tic-Toc and Facebook pictures and promo videos to showcase sales, clothing and other merchandise which may be a natural evolution of the traditional store front.

While times have changed and keep changing, in downtown area, small business owners are still dressing their store windows in the Uvalde downtown area.

It’s another reason to shop local and go shopping downtown!

by Michael Robinson |Uvalde Hesperian

Picture credit: Robinson

Knippa students assembled outside of the school buildings Friday morning November 10th at approximately 10 AM to view a special parade with veterans riding in military jeeps.

 About a dozen vehicles were lined up in front of the school on East Kessler Street including a Knippa Volunteer Fire Department truck and a Texas Parks and Wildlife truck along with a few other vehicles. The parade circled the school as the fire truck siren could be heard at the start of the procession. Elementary students standing with their teacher outside the fence line could be seen waving small American Flags.

The Marine’s Hymn was played from one of the parade vehicles during the procession.

Special Uvalde Veterans Day Parade to be held Saturday, November 11th starting at 11 AM

“Come honor our Veterans on Saturday, November 11 at 11a.m. During the Veteran’s Day Parade. Parade starts on Mesquite Street and will head south on Getty and head to the Uvalde County Courthouse.”-

From Main Street Uvalde’s Veterans Day Parade Facebook Event Page

Music on Main has become a beloved tradition at El Progreso Memorial Library. Valentine’s Day is one of those special occasions where Pianist Toni Hull assembles her musical friends for a special evening of song as part of El Progreso Memorial Library’s Music on Main events.

This year, over 100 people gathered under the library’s rotunda and listened to songs of love and devotion sung by many local talented singers and played on a variety of musical instruments. Music on Main also hosts a special Christmas Concert as part of its Music on Main annual concerts.

Main Street Uvalde district will hold a Cupid Scavenger Hunt from February 1 – February 10, 2023. Find 14 Cupids hidden throughout the area and drop off the completed list to the Main Street Office located at 340 N. Getty Street no later than Saturday, February 11 by noon.
1. Print a copy of this scavenger hunt or pick-up a copy at participating stores. Check Facebook for list of stores.
2. Find a minimum of 14 cupids within the Main Street district. In stores or around the area. Write down their location.
3. Fill out the form completely.
4. Return completed form to 340 N. Getty Street or email to gresma@uvaldetx.gov
5. Winners will be selected by a random drawing.

Hints will be given through the next two weeks to where you can find Cupid.