45th Annual Hunters Roundup Fills the Fairplex Tonight
Uvalde, TX · September 18, 2026
Smokers are warming up early at the Fairplex for tonight's Hunters Roundup. Clear your weekend calendar now — between wild game dinners, downtown theater, and Saturday dancing, there is little reason to stay home.
The Lead
The local hunting season gets its official celebration tonight as the 45th Annual Hunters Roundup takes over the William R. Mitchell Uvalde County Fairplex. What began four and a half decades ago as a modest gathering of local hunters has grown into one of Southwest Texas’ premier autumn traditions, drawing thousands of outfitters, ranchers, and area families.
Organized by the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce, the gathering moved from its former November slot into mid-September to kick off the fall calendar early. Beyond the camaraderie, the evening serves as the chamber’s primary fundraising engine to support local small-business initiatives throughout the year. Attendees can expect the signature wild game buffet, commercial outfitters, and the popular 30-gun prize drawing. Gates at the arena open at 5:00 PM, with dinner plates served as soon as guests clear the entryway.
Local Pulse
County Enacts Ninety-Day Outdoor Burn Ban Safety Rising wildfire danger prompted an immediate prohibition on all outdoor burning across unincorporated county land yesterday morning.
Regulators Shift Route for Regional Power Corridor Community State utility commissioners approved routing the proposed transmission line north of town alongside existing corridors to shield native rangeland.
Coyotes Travel East for Non-District Matchup Schools The varsity football squad hits the road to face the Marion Bulldogs tonight following last week's overtime contest.
Today's Outlook
- High 92°F · Low 79°F — Overcast (27% chance of precipitation)
- Expect thick cloud cover and muggy air, so keep hydration handy for outdoor plans.
What's On Around Town
Today
Lobos Varsity Volleyball Uvalde High School Gym (1 Coyote Trl), 5:00–7:00 PM Catch fast-paced home court action as the Lobos host non-district play.
45th Annual Hunters Roundup William R. Mitchell Uvalde County Fairplex (215 Veterans Ln), 5:00–11:00 PM · Paid Wild game dinner, gun drawings, and exhibits supporting the local chamber.
12 Angry Men Uvalde Grand Opera House (100 W North St), 7:00 PM · Paid Deliberate high-stakes courtroom tension live inside the historic downtown auditorium.
Tomorrow
12 Angry Men Uvalde Grand Opera House (100 W North St), 7:00 PM · Paid
Mom Prom 2026 Herby Ham Activity Center (248 FM 3447), 7:00–11:00 PM · Paid
Sunday
- 12 Angry Men Uvalde Grand Opera House (100 W North St), 3:00 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- Pura Castro
- Named Volunteer of the Year by the chamber, this longtime Uvalde Memorial Hospital Auxiliary leader guided the local scrapbook committee to a first-place statewide trophy in San Marcos. Her volunteer days quietly span hospital floors, school halls, and community parks.
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