38-498: The John Nance Garner House , located in Uvalde , Texas , United States , was the home of American Vice-President John Nance Garner and his wife Ettie from 1920 until Ettie's death in 1948. Garner, a native of Uvalde, lived there until 1952, when he moved to a small cottage on the property and donated the main house to the City of Uvalde as a memorial to Mrs. Garner. The house is now known as
76-408: A humid subtropical climate , Cfa (inclining toward Cwa ), on climate maps. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 15,217 people, 5,217 households, and 3,663 families residing in the city. At the 2010 United States census , the population was 15,751. As of the 2000 United States census , 14,929 people, 4,796 households and 3,716 families resided in the city. The population density
114-574: A museum , using the first floor for displays documenting Garner's life and career. The main house and cottage were designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976. On November 20, 1999, the City of Uvalde transferred ownership of the Garner Home and Museum to the University of Texas at Austin , whereupon it became a division of
152-538: A band of cattle rustlers and cut-throats who had been terrorizing the area. The Rangers were members of a select group known as the Special Force. Led by Leander McNelly , the Special Force was given the task to bring law and order to an area of South Texas that lay between Corpus Christi and the Mexican border . San Antonio has the most significant African American population in all of South Texas. An important event in
190-717: A colonel. President Zachary Taylor was General of the Army at Fort Brown ( Brownsville ) during the Mexican–American War. The Texas Rangers gained popularity for their actions in South Texas during the Mexican bandit raids in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On May 25, 1876, a band of 40 Texas Rangers rode out of Laredo and headed north to the Nueces Strip. Their mission was to find, kill or capture John King Fisher , leader of
228-399: A female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were not families; 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.50. About 32.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0%
266-525: A few times in the winter and snowfall is rare, usually three inches or less. Summers in this zone are hot and humid, with daily averages above 90 °F or 32.2 °C. In addition, areas in Texas that are slightly inland from the Gulf of Mexico, such as San Antonio that border the semi-arid climate zone, generally see a peak of precipitation in the spring, and a deep, drought-like nadir in midsummer. The region itself sees
304-484: A short wet season from March to May and another one from late August to October, and a dry season elsewhere in the year. Night-time temperatures are around 85 °F or 29.4 °C in summer. The region of South Texas includes the semi-arid ranch country and the wetter Rio Grande Valley. Considered to be the southernmost tip of the American Great Plains region, the inland region has rainfall similar to that of
342-468: A subregion of East Texas . The climate of South Texas is varied. The area along the Mexican border is generally semi-arid ( Köppen climate classification BSh ), while the area from the coast inland to just west of San Antonio has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa ). South Texas weather is affected by the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains to the west, the Gulf of Mexico to the east, and
380-471: Is Del Rio International Airport , on the west side of Del Rio , 72 miles (116 km) from Uvalde to the west, and the closest commercial airline service hub is San Antonio International Airport , on the north side of San Antonio 88 miles (142 km) to the east. The climate in this region is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Uvalde has
418-537: Is a city in and the county seat of Uvalde County , Texas , United States. The population was 15,217 at the 2020 census , down from 15,751 in 2010. It is the principal city in the Uvalde, Texas Micropolitan Statistical Area . Uvalde is located in the Texas Hill Country , 80 miles (130 km) west of downtown San Antonio and 54 miles (87 km) east of the Mexico–United States border . Uvalde
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#1732877041865456-505: Is also in common use, which is often approximated by English speakers as / uː ˈ v ɑː l d ɛ / oo- VAHL -deh . There are also pronunciations that combine the English and Spanish versions. The chosen pronunciation often shows how strong a person's connection with the Hispanic community is or general knowledge of its pronunciation. Uvalde was founded by Reading Wood Black in 1853 as
494-543: Is between June and November. However, the Texas coast gets affected usually between August and September, when systems sporadically organize in the southern Gulf around the Bay of Campeche or western Caribbean and the latter months forming off the coast of Africa. Droughts - Although South Texas summers generally see rainfall in summer months, some years the lack of rain is persistent and leads to water shortages; lake levels drop significantly and lead to municipal water restrictions. In
532-533: Is flat, lying on the coastal plain. South Texas is so vast, that there are even subregions. The very southern tip of South Texas, called the Rio Grande Valley , has fertile soils and is known for its citrus production. The eastern portion of South Texas is often referred to as the Coastal Bend ; here, coastal salt marshes, estuaries, and wetlands are scattered all around. The western and central parts are known as
570-503: Is the Rio Grande , and to the east it is the Gulf of Mexico . The population of this region is more than 5 million according to the 2024 census estimates. The southern portion of this region is often referred to as the Rio Grande Valley . The eastern portion along the Gulf of Mexico is also referred to as the Coastal Bend . Greater Houston and Beaumont–Port Arthur are occasionally tied to
608-496: Is well known for strong Hispanic , primarily Mexican American and Tejano (the Spanish term for " Texan ") influences, due to its proximity to Mexico . Tejanos and Mexicans living in South Texas are descended from the Spanish and Sephardic Jewish settlers of Mexico, from Mexican indigenous groups allied with the Spanish, such as Tlaxcaltec and Otomi peoples, and from local indigenous groups of South Texas who were missionized by
646-586: The Briscoe-Garner Museum , and also known as the Ettie R. Garner Memorial Building . The structure is a two-story, H-shaped, hip-roofed, brick house with white trim around doors and windows, and brown shingles on the roof. It was built to plans by Atlee B. Ayres , at the time the most prominent architect in San Antonio , if not the state. The building housed the community library until about 1973. It then became
684-711: The Chihuahuan Desert to the west/northwest. Moisture from the Pacific is cut off by the Mexican Sierra Madre Occidental and Oriental mountain ranges. Along the coast the climate is best exemplified in the summers when humidity is extremely high though at times arid, depending upon whether tropical moisture from the Gulf and sometimes from the Pacific is flowing in or if the region is cut off from any moisture by high pressure systems, causing long droughts, which occur every few years. Temperatures reach freezing only
722-618: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History . In 2011, the University closed the house to the public for renovations. The displays were moved to the First State Bank of Uvalde main branch lobby. When the renovations are complete, the first floor will still be devoted to Garner, and the second floor will have new exhibits dedicated to Dolph Briscoe , the 41st Governor of Texas and also a Uvalde native. Uvalde, Texas Uvalde
760-778: The Republic of the Rio Grande was established in this region in 1840, lasting less than a year. Laredo served as its capital. The Rio Grande Valley area played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence , the Texas Revolution , the Mexican–American War , and the American Civil War , with many historical battle sites around the area. General Robert E. Lee resided at Fort Ringold ( Rio Grande City ) during this time as
798-429: The Rio Grande near Maverick County to the Gulf of Mexico , but turning southeast at or near Lavaca County , and continuing towards the Gulf of Mexico to separate it from East Texas and Southeast Texas . The Rio Grande serves as the western and southern boundaries and separates Texas from Mexico . The eastern portion of South Texas is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico . South Texas consists of 41 counties. Its terrain
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#1732877041865836-627: The Robb Elementary School shooting . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 7.6 square miles (19.8 km ), all land. Uvalde is located at the crossroads of U.S. Hwy 90 and U.S. Hwy 83 . U.S. Route 90 runs east–west through the center of Uvalde as Main Street, leading west 39 miles (63 km) to Brackettville and east 22 miles (35 km) to Sabinal . U.S. Route 83 runs north–south through
874-484: The 254 counties in Texas. Tornadoes do occur in this part of the state, but not as frequently as other parts. They approach, usually from the northwest to southeast, as a line of severe thunderstorms , mostly in the summer months and by cold fronts in fall. Snow rarely falls south of San Antonio or on the coast except in rare circumstances. Of note is the 2004 Christmas Eve snowstorm , when 6 inches (150 mm) of snow fell as far south as McAllen . South Texas
912-500: The Northern Plains. The coastal areas are warm most of the year due to currents of the Gulf of Mexico, but can get cold in winter if a strong front comes in, occasionally causing snow at sea level. Rain in the coastal region is more abundant than in the inland region, and subtropical forests line the Rio Grande . Inland, where it is drier, ranches dominate the landscape, characterized by thick, spiny brush and grasslands. The winters in
950-788: The South Texas Plains or the Brush Country . Mesquite trees and crop fields dominate the Brush Country. Some people consider Houston to be in South Texas for several reasons: numerous businesses in the Houston region contain 'South Texas' in their titles. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas includes the Houston division. However, Houston is most accurately classified as being within Southeast Texas ,
988-574: The Spanish, particularly Coahuiltecans . These migrations occurred and have been ongoing since the early 1700s in South Texas. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in the 1840s failed to secure land belonging to the Mexican settlers. The disputed area was between the Nueces River south of San Antonio and Corpus Christi, the King Ranch , and the Rio Grande. Recognized by neither Mexico nor the United States,
1026-505: The Texas Hill Country is home to many native and exotic species of animals, which allow sportsmen almost year-round hunting opportunities. Outdoor Life magazine named Uvalde County one of the best white-tailed deer hunting areas in the world. South Texas South Texas is a geographic and cultural region of the U.S. state of Texas that lies roughly south of—and includes— San Antonio . The southern and western boundary
1064-404: The center of Uvalde, following Milam Street on the north side of the city and a portion of S Getty Street on the south city of the city. It leads south 20 miles (32 km) south La Pryor and north 40 miles (64 km) to Leakey . Texas State Highway 55 runs northeast from Uvalde 39 miles (63 km) to Camp Wood and 69 miles (111 km) to Rocksprings . The closest airport with commercial airline service
1102-689: The development of South Texas and the Texas Gulf Coast rice industry was the introduction of seed imported from Japan in 1904. The Houston Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Pacific Railroad invited Japanese farmers to Texas to help area farms in the production of rice. The seed the Japanese farmers brought with them was a gift from the Japanese emperor. The production of Japanese rice began at Webster in Harris County. The Gulf Coast rice industry
1140-426: The inland region are cooler and drier, as Arctic air can make it into the region, but snow is rare due to the lack of humidity. Summers are for the most part hot and dry, but at times can be humid if winds come off the warmer Gulf of Mexico. Tornadoes can occur in this region, but less frequently than in other parts of the state. Hurricanes are the most dangerous weather systems to affect South Texas. Hurricane season
1178-561: The poverty line, including 40.1% of those under age 18 and 23.8% of those age 65 or over. Uvalde is within the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District , which operates Uvalde High School . Southwest Texas Junior College has a campus next to Uvalde on the site of Garner Field . The Garner Field facility also houses a campus of Sul Ross State University . The John Nance Garner House in Uvalde, which
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1216-421: The region, both for physically being on the southern end of the state and for businesses that use "South Texas" in its name. (i.e. South Texas School of Law , South Texas State Fair , etc). However, the two are more commonly associated with East Texas or Southeast Texas . There is no defined northern boundary, although it is believed to be at the city of San Antonio and from an east to west line extending from
1254-417: The summer of 2011, numerous records were set. On August 28, 2011, most of South Texas had temperatures reaching 110 °F, breaking many cities' record highs. Furthermore, 95% of the state faced an extreme or exceptional drought, according to the office of the Texas state climatologist. These drought conditions led to a string of dangerous wildfires across the state, and the enforcement of burn bans in 250 of
1292-509: The town of Encina . In 1856, when the county was organized, the town was renamed Uvalde after Spanish governor Juan de Ugalde ( Cádiz , Andalusia , 1729–1816) and was chosen as county seat. It is the southern limit of the Texas Hill Country and is part of South Texas . Uvalde is known for its production, dating back to the 1870s, of huajillo honey (also spelled guajillo ), a mild, light-colored honey. On May 24, 2022, 19 children and two adults were murdered, and 18 others were injured in
1330-472: Was 2,220.2 inhabitants per square mile (857.2/km ). The 5,313 housing units averaged 790.1 per square mile (305.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 78.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% White, 0.47% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. Of the 4,796 households, 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 16.9% had
1368-423: Was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males. The household median income was $ 25,259 and for a family was $ 27,897. Males had a median income of $ 25,600 compared with $ 15,674 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 11,735. About 24.2% of families and 29.0% of the population were below
1406-453: Was founded in 1853 as the town of Encina , but was renamed in 1856 as Uvalde . Its name is a misspelling of the Spanish governor Juan de Ugalde ( Cádiz , Andalusia , 1729–1816). Ugalde is a name of Basque origin, meaning water-side or river. Pronunciations of the name of the town vary. One common pronunciation is the fully Anglicized version ( / j uː ˈ v æ l d i / yoo- VAL -dee ). A fully Spanish version
1444-480: Was home to John Nance Garner for 30 years, chronicles his life. Garner served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1931 to 1933, and as Franklin D. Roosevelt 's Vice President from 1933 to 1941. Also in Uvalde are: Uvalde is known as one of the best locations for gliding in the United States. It was the site of the 1991 and 2012 World Gliding Championships . The Uvalde area of
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