by Michael Robinson |Uvalde Hesperian

01-23-25

Recent rumors of stray dogs, possible animal mistreatment and homeless encampments along the Leona River prompted the Uvalde Hesperian to revisit the pathway along the Leona riverbed just South of Uvalde Memorial Park Wednesday morning, January 22nd.

Along the way down the path, a shopping cart full of aluminum cans and a single Crocs shoe was found along with a few articles of clothing hung from branches.

The Uvalde Hesperian encountered two City of Uvalde employees who stated they were following up on a report of a wounded deer being chased by a dog.

“Are the homeless camps back?” the Hesperian asked. One of the workers said there was a camp, but it is farther down stating, “It’s a County matter now.”

About a year ago, this same area, owned by the City of Uvalde had a few homeless camps consisting of make-shift tents, and campfires.  This prompted City Officials to order those occupying the space to leave or face penalties.

The Uvalde Hesperian did see a sizable homeless camp about an 1/8 of a mile down the path from Uvalde Memorial Park.