Uvalde County Sheriff's Office

10/12/2026

WE ARE NOW HIRING🎉

Make a difference in our community apply now to become a Deputy Sheriff.

The application deadline is until the positions are filled. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out an application but can be attached to a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Must submit a TCOLE personal history statement with application.
MUST BE TCOLE CERTIFIED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT
Submit completed applications by mail or hand-delivered to:
Uvalde County Sheriff's Department
339 King Fisher Ln., Box 1
Uvalde, TX 78801

Completed applications can also be submitted by email to:
[email protected]
The County of Uvalde is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Download personal history statement with this link:
https://www.tcole.texas.gov/document/personal_history_statement_05012020.pdf

09/29/2026

We ask the community to be vigilant and aware of the incoming inclement weather. Please follow the Uvalde County Office of Emergency Management for continued updates and road closures.

A Flood Watch has been issued which includes much of South Central Texas from 7 PM Wednesday through 7 PM Friday. A cold front will bring periods of heavy rainfall which could lead to life-threatening flash flooding. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings.

09/17/2026

09/17/2026 Burn Ban in effect for Uvalde County

08/08/2026

🚨 Major Two-Vehicle Accident With Fatality — Highway 90 W (Kinney County) 🚨**

Motorists Warning:
We are alerting drivers to a major two-vehicle accident in Kinney County on Highway 90 W.,
The crash involves a fatality.

Road Closure Update:
Highway 90 W will be shut down until approximately 9:00 AM.**

Please Use Alternate Routes:
We are asking all motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the roadway reopens.

Prayers:
Our prayers are with everyone involved** and with their loved ones during this difficult time.

08/02/2026

⚠️ ATTENTION: 19 Mile Bridge Crossing and Cooksey Dam Crossing (Off Hwy. 55) ⚠️

Please read this important safety notice prior to traveling to these crossings!

🚧 Barricades are in place for your safety. 🚧

❇️Please do not disregard or move the barricades.❇️

🚗Do not attempt to drive past the closures.🚗

🛑Please follow all posted signs and barricades.🛑

Below is the charge you could face for disregarding barricades placed prior to these crossings.

Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 472.022. Obeying Warning Signs and Barricades

* A person commits an offense if the person:
* disobeys the instructions, signals, warnings, or markings of a warning sign; or
* drives around a barricade

Each violation of this section is a separate offense.

‼️ If a person commits an offense where a warning sign or barricade has been placed because water is over any portion of a road, street, or highway, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor. ‼️

🚧“Barricade” means an obstruction: placed on or across a road, street, or highway of this state by the department, a political subdivision of this state, or a contractor or subcontractor constructing or repairing the road, street, or highway under authorization of the department or a political subdivision of this state; and placed to prevent the passage of motor vehicles over the road, street, or highway during construction, repair, or dangerous conditions.🚧

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe.

07/24/2026

Update: The road to access the river at the Dam off Hwy 55 has also been closed due to it being damaged during the flood.

Please avoid these areas. We know the river looks beautiful but there are safer areas to swim!


⚠️ ATTENTION: 19 Mile Bridge Crossing (Off Hwy. 55) ⚠️
Please read this important safety notice if you frequently travel this area.

The lower road is CLOSED due to concrete damage from the recent flood.
The lower bridge road is NOT safe for motor vehicles.
**A large section of concrete is missing exposing rebar**, creating a serious hazard and potential danger.

🚧 Barricades are in place for your safety. 🚧
Please do not disregard or move the barricades.
Do not attempt to drive past the closures.

Please follow all posted signs and barricades.
If you have questions or believe someone is disregarding the closure, please report it to local authorities or the appropriate roadway department.

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe.

07/21/2026

If anyone is missing cattle please check 7717 State Highway 55.

1 Black and white bull, 1 red heifer, and 1 tan bull. Possible branding is (WF)

If you have any information on who they may belong to please get in touch with the Sheriff’s Office. We would love to return them to their owner.

07/20/2026

Uvalde Residents-Public Notice-Temporary Disaster Exemption

07/19/2026