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Jim Wells County extending burn ban lift

Although the county is still in the grasp of a long-standing drought, maps show range conditions in South Texas aren't as severe as they once were.

Club of the week

This week's club of the week is the Yote Howl sponsored by Ruth Escamilla. Members include, Lucas Almaraz, Gabriela Arredondo, Austin Bowden, Kayla Garcia, Matthew Garcia, Adrian Gonzales, Lucy Granados, Blaine Henry, Matthew Hernandez, Chelsea Luna, Ariana Munoz, Nathan Oliver, Matthew Reynolds, Larissa Ruiz, Justin Salinas, Omar Silva, Anissa Valverde and Jennifer Zepeda. The "Yote Howl" is the voice of the student body. It represents issues of importance to them. It also serves as a record of events for the year. Comments (0)

A tribute to 36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard

As Texans, we understand the meaning of sacrifice. Our state currently has thousands of residents deployed to the Middle East and elsewhere in the world, fighting for a cause greater than themselves and bringing peace to others. Comments (0)

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Bed Bugs Near TAMUK

My best friend has been living at the University Square Apartments since the beginning of the fall semester at Texas A&M University Kingsville. These apartments are supposedly not owned by the University but they do house many students that attend TAMUK. My friend has had maintains troubles since the day she moved in to the apartment with her younger sister who also attends TAMUK. Recently they began to notice that there where bugs around her apartment including her bed and couch. It was not until later that she realized that they were Bed Bugs. She reported it to the manager’s office and they told her that this was her fault and that she brought the bed bugs from her own house. My friend was forced to email a higher authority in order to report all the problems that she has been having. She is not the only tenant who has faced problems with this building. There have been reports of rats, and snakes being found the apartments. I think enough is enough. These families are pa… Comments (0)

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AENJ - 2-hour Standoff

SWAT team officers arrested a man at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday after a brief standoff on County Road 133. Logon to www.alicetx.com for complete story.

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    AENJ - 2-hour Standoff

    SWAT team officers arrested a man at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday after a brief standoff on County Road 133. Logon to www.alicetx.com for complete story.

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    AENJ - Man On the Street #5

    This week's Man on the Street question: What are you planning to do with your income tax refund? Visit us at www.alicetx.com to see more videos.

  • AENJ - Mayor's city address

    AENJ - Mayor's city address

    City of Alice Mayor John Lemon addressed a full room at the Alice Country Club Wednesday at the annual State of the City address. Visit http://www.alicetx.com/news/article_08117976-4209-11e1-8460-0019bb2963f4.html for more.

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    AENJ - Disney "The Jungle Book" Play

    "The Jungle Book" by Alice High School students and children from the community. The students performed the play on Sunday. Logon to www.alicetx.com

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    AENJ - Man On the Street #4

    The Mayor's 2nd Annual State of the City Address will be held at the Alice Country Club, January 18, 2012, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. and Man on the Street asks: What question would you ask our Mayor?

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    Timeout is a weekly feature by the Alice Echo-News Journal profiling area athletes.

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    AENJ - Man on the street #3

    Question for this week: What are some of your life changes for 2012?

  • AENJ - Two-Car Accident on Farm-to-Market Rd 665

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    AENJ - Man on the Street

    Man on the street question of the week. What's going to be your new year's resolution?

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    AENJ - Man on the street

    Man on the street question of the week. What are your plans for the Holidays?

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