🌱 New commissioner, flood-crossing improvements on county’s Nov. 16 agenda
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In today's newsletter:
- New commissioner, flood-crossing improvements on county’s Nov. 16 agenda
- Flood relief deadlines Uvalde County residents should know
- Uvalde-born Vietnam veteran honored with a Quilt of Valor
Also on today's calendar: Southwest Texas College 42nd Annual Turkey Trot and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warmer with peeks of sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 50.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Commissioners to certify election, seat new member (uvaldeleadernews.com) — Sherman J. Mumme is scheduled to take his seat as Uvalde County’s Precinct 1 commissioner at a Nov. 16 special meeting. Commissioners will certify election results and consider requesting FEMA hazard mitigation measures for permanent improvements to the County Road 428 low-water crossing. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. at the county courthouse. 
2. Flood victims eligible for tax relief, unemployment aid (uvaldeleadernews.com) — Uvalde County residents affected by July’s flooding have until Feb. 1, 2027, to meet certain federal tax deadlines. Workers and self-employed residents who lost their primary income because of the storms can also seek disaster unemployment assistance, with applications due Dec. 29 through the Texas Workforce Commission.
3. 6 veterans draped with honors during Quilts of Valor ceremony (thederrick.com) — Uvalde-born Army veteran Glenn Buchanan was among six veterans honored with handmade Quilts of Valor at a Pennsylvania high school Monday evening. Buchanan, who served with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam and was wounded four times, could not attend the ceremony, which featured students sharing the veterans' stories.
4. From family ranch to Texas Capitol: Clayton Tucker outlines plans for agriculture, school meals and food costs (tspantx.com) — For Uvalde ranchers facing drought and rising costs, newly elected Texas Agriculture Commissioner Clayton Tucker is proposing additional state farm assistance and easier access to local markets. He also wants free school meals statewide, but those plans would need funding and cooperation from lawmakers rather than action by his office alone.
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San Antonio Rodeo Qualifier →
215 Veterans Lane, Uvalde
7:00 pm
Monday November 16
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Other local events
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Uvalde Learning Center- Fall Fest
Uvalde CISD, 601 Dean St, Uvalde
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Southwest Texas College 42nd Annual Turkey Trot →
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Babysitter's Training Course →
Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 1025 Garner Field Road, Uvalde
8:30 am
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 21
Tuesday November 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Veterans Day Program
Brackett ISD, 203 N Ann St, Brackettville
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Board Meeting →
Camp Wood Public Library, 106 S. Nueces, Camp Wood
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Uvalde Learning Center- Fall Fest
Uvalde CISD, 601 Dean St, Uvalde
4:00 pm -
7th/8th MS Softball @ Natalia (4:30, 6:30pm)
Natalia High School, 905 Kearney St, Natalia
4:30 pm -
Jessee Lee at Songs on the Frio Festival →
Songs on the Frio Festival, Leakey
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FCA - Fields of Faith
Barry Field , Hondo, TX 78861, USA
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JV, V B BB vs. Deer Creek/Vanguard (5, 6:15pm)
Hondo High School, 2603 Ave H, Hondo
5:00 pm -
JV, V G BB vs. Nueces Canyon @ Hondo (11, 12:15pm)
Hondo High School, 2603 Ave H, Hondo
11:00 am
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
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