Public Forum to Review Rural Low-Water Crossings
Uvalde, TX · November 13, 2026
Cloudy skies set an easygoing pace for Friday, but the weekend calendar is already packing out with local markets and community gatherings. Line up your itinerary before the afternoon rush gets rolling.
The Lead
Months after severe summer flooding swept through northern Uvalde County, long-standing concerns over washouts along County Roads 428 and 429 are moving back to center stage. Commissioner-elect Aide Escamilla has scheduled a dedicated public forum in the Cactus Room at the Willie DeLeon Civic Center, inviting rural homeowners to voice persistent infrastructure worries before the winter season settles in.
During July’s heavy storms, floodwaters battered repeatedly repaired low-water crossings, prompting residents to demand professional engineering assessments rather than continued short-term patching. While county road crews have historically prioritized rapid reopenings after major downpours, neighbors argue that permanent drainage solutions are essential for emergency access and long-term safety. The upcoming listening session offers the public a direct platform to shape road and bridge priorities before newly elected county officials officially take office in January.
Local Pulse
College Trustees Review Key Administrative Vacancies Schools Southwest Texas College trustees met Thursday evening to review financial officer candidates and address an open governing seat.
Flood Relief Deadlines Extended Through February Community Residents recovering from summer storm damage now have until February to complete disaster-related unemployment and tax filings.
Today's Outlook
- High 71°F · Low 51°F — Overcast
- Expect steady cloud cover and mild afternoon air, perfect for a light jacket today.
What's On Around Town
Today
4-H Youth Financial Literacy El Progreso Memorial Library, 10:00 AM · Free Practical money management basics designed for school-aged kids.
Game & Trivia Night The Blue Flame (282 Main St), Utopia, 5:00–8:00 PM Friendly trivia competition and casual board gaming in the valley.
Del Rio Paranormal Fest Whitehead Memorial Museum (1900 S Main St), Del Rio, 5:00 PM Evening ghost tours and regional folklore across historic museum grounds.
Tomorrow
Smart & Art Workshop El Progreso Memorial Library, 10:00 AM · Free
Market Days at The Blue Flame The Blue Flame (282 Main St), Utopia, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Free
Sammie's Toy Drive & Playday El Progreso Memorial Library, 1:00–4:00 PM · Free
Sunday
- South Texas Maize & Fall Days Graff 7A Ranch (911 US Highway 90 E), Hondo, Noon–5:00 PM · $20
Spotlight & Story
- The Drunken Dragon of the Grand Opera House
- Perched atop the cupola of the 1891 opera house sits a dragon born of celebration. Architect B.F. Trester sketched it after a night of drinks, and builders took the doodle literally. Weather and stray gunfire eventually retired the original copper beast to the lobby.
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