Property Tax Relief Open for Flood-Damaged Homes
Uvalde, TX · October 24, 2026
A calm blanket of clouds is keeping temperatures mild this morning, offering ideal front-porch weather before the rodeo chutes start swinging out at the fairgrounds. It is shaping up to be an easy Saturday to get out and about.
The Lead
Federal disaster officials have formally denied individual assistance grants for local households affected by July’s destructive Leona River flooding, surprising municipal leaders who spent months coordinating recovery documentation. The denial leaves homeowners without direct federal rebuilding funds, even as families continue repairing water-damaged foundations and living spaces along Mesquite Street and surrounding neighborhoods. In response, the Texas Division of Emergency Management is preparing a state-level appeal, which must be submitted within thirty days. Meanwhile, relief is available closer to home: the county appraisal office on North High Street is accepting applications for temporary property tax exemptions on structures that suffered at least fifteen percent physical damage. County commissioners are also reviewing a five-million-dollar tax note to finance long-term drainage culvert repairs while separate applications for federal public infrastructure aid wind through review.
Local Pulse
Early Voting Turnout Tops 2,400 Ballots Community More than 2,400 residents cast ballots at the civic center during the first four days, outpacing recent midterm participation.
Candidate Forum Slated Sunday at Activity Center City Hall Local hopefuls will address drainage, park maintenance, and senior nutrition programs during a public forum at Herby Ham.
County Designates Day for Energy Assistance Housing A new county proclamation highlights free weatherization and insulation aid available to qualifying low-income households through regional programs.
Today's Outlook
- High 83°F · Low 62°F — Overcast
- Cloudy skies keep the afternoon comfortable, making it a great day for outdoor yard chores.
What's On Around Town
Today
South Texas Showdown William R. Mitchell Uvalde County Fairplex (215 Veterans Ln), 9:00 AM · $17.10 Steer roping, tie-down action, and concessions benefiting local youth organizations.
ViVA UTOPiA Four Sisters Ranch (1555 Lemond Rd), Utopia, 11:00 AM · $80 Intimate Hill Country live music showcase with open-air camping and community.
Nature Journaling Lost Maples State Natural Area (37221 FM 187), Vanderpool, 2:00–3:00 PM · Free Ranger-guided outdoor sketching session along scenic canyon trails before foliage peaks.
Tomorrow
South Texas Showdown Championship Finals William R. Mitchell Uvalde County Fairplex (215 Veterans Ln), 9:00 AM · $17.10
Local Candidate Forum Herby Ham Activity Center (248 FM 3447), 6:00–7:30 PM · Free
Monday
7 Brew Grand Opening 801 E Main St, 5:30 AM
Advanced Beekeeping Workshop Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center (1619 Garner Field Rd), 1:00–5:00 PM
Spotlight & Story
- John Nance Garner Home
- Designed in 1920 by acclaimed architect Atlee B. Ayres, the brick Craftsman house at 333 North Park Street hosted national figures from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Harry Truman under its shade trees, long before being gifted to the city in 1952.
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