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A&M Chancellor John Sharp, TAMUK President Dr. Steven Tallant, Premont Superintendent Ernest Singleton and Commissioner of Education Michael Williams gathered to present a partnership between TAMUK and Premont ISD.

Premont ISD to stay open; announces partnership with TAMUK

Board members wiped away tears at the surprise news by Commissioner of Education Michael Williams that Premont ISD has had the clock reset. Their status of accreditation-revoked is no more.

Premont ISD to stay open; announces partnership with TAMUK

Board members wiped away tears at the surprise news by Commissioner of Education Michael Williams that Premont ISD has had the clock reset. Their status of accreditation-revoked is no more.

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Night of Champions fundraiser set for Thursday

The Alice Coyote football team will host the eighth annual Night of Champions Thursday, sponsored by Texas Champion Bank and the All-Sports Boosters. The event will be a fundraiser with proceeds going toward weight room improvements.

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    More than 100 people attended a political debate sponsored by the Alice Echo-News Journal.

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    Bobcat caught at football stadium

    Large bobcat was captured at the Coyote football stadium Wednesday afternoon.

  • Texas Blvd ribbon cutting

    Texas Blvd ribbon cutting

    A ribbon cutting for Texas Blvd was held on Wednesday morning.

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    Bees attack couple

    A couple sustained several stings after being attacked by bees on the 1400 block of S. Wright. The 150 pound hive was exterminated by Speedy's Termite and Pest Control.

  • Survivor lap

    Survivor lap

    Dozens of cancer survivors took the first lap at the Jim Wells County Relay for Life Friday evening. Hundreds of people clapped and cheered them on as they walked to kick off the event.

  • Soccer has begun

    Soccer has begun

    Alice Boys and Girls Club started their soccer league at the soccer fields off Harkins Road. The league consists of kinder through eighth grade students.

  • Soza turns 100

    Soza turns 100

    Vicenta Soza turned 100 years old on Friday, April 5. She celebrated at Meridian Care nursing home with her family and friends.

  • Dubose Demolition

    Dubose Demolition

    Demolition on the old Dubose Intermediate School has begun.

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