Knippa News

Erica Lloyd was looking for one minute and 40 seconds. "Any chance I get, I've been practicing my speech," she said.

About 600 helicopter pilots who each flew hundreds of combat missions during the Vietnam War are scheduled to take part in the New Braunfels Fourth of July Parade.

Vulcan Materials representatives Chuck Bevis of Uvalde, and Ronald Robles of Knippa, Edward Trevino of Uvalde and Darren Hicks of San Antonio present a $25,000 check on Tuesday in Uvalde to GeoFORCE Texas ...

“I'm so excited, I have the shingles”

The Hill Country will be alive with the sound of music Sunday. The New Braunfels Germischter Chor is hosting Harmonie Choral groups from across the state at Kongresshalle for the 62nd Deutsch Texanisches ... via The New Braunfels Herald

INCIDENT UPDATED 42 MIN. AGO This incident is 100% contained. Summary The Knippe Fire in Uvalde County has burned 231 acres and is contained. via InciWeb

Hector Lara, who does maintenance work at Uvalde County Courthouse, checks the operation of a sump pump in the basement of the courthouse Thursday. via Uvalde Leader News

Brennan Routh and her brother, Colton, pose Friday for a photograph after her steer was selected as the grand champion steer of the Uvalde County Junior Livestock show. via Uvalde Leader News

Amy Beatty's third-grade class from Knippa school district recently won 1,000 books from Scholastic Book Club and donated them to St. via Uvalde Leader News

A citizen's request for placement of an agenda item led Monday to a one-sided discussion during the Uvalde County Commissioners Court meeting. via Uvalde Leader News

Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Wendell Brown Tuesday commended trustees for their service to the community. via Uvalde Leader News

Students from Knippa Elementary School got an early Christmas gift Thursday when the ribbon was cut at the new playground at the school. via Uvalde Leader News

A public hearing Monday morning regarding the adoption of a Uvalde County road map drew a full house, with members of the public asking numerous questions about county and public roads. via Uvalde Leader News

Sharon Virginia Mowery and Dr. Jesus Fidencio Esquivel were united in marriage at the Kyle House in Bryan on Saturday, September 21, 2007, during a double-ring ceremony officiated by Mr. via Theeagle.com

“I've known people who tried to make SPO for 20 years and couldn't do it, but during the war, rank was wide open.”

Comprehension of attack made tougher by practice bombing runs by Margaret Palermo Staff writer Pearl Harbor survivor Arthur Hendrickson of Uvalde really hates to talk about his experience on Ford Island the day ... via Uvalde Leader News

Many area businesses, schools and other governmental offices will close next week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. via Uvalde Leader News

Michael Robinson, Laura Dorr and Julie Thomas recently traveled to Houston to the Johnson Space Center. via Uvalde Leader News

A geisha girl joins the parade Tuesday of hundreds of children down North Camp Street as part of the annual Kiwanis Club Halloween Parade and Carnival. via Uvalde Leader News

Del Rio's most dominant sports team of the past decade will be on display this weekend. via Del Rio News-Herald

“So we took a picture together. When he came back, we did the same thing.”

Vietnam veteran Tony Santos visits World War II veteran Natividad Fuentes and Fuentes' grandson, Army Specialist Christopher Perez. via Uvalde Leader News