Munoz gets arrested for 20th time
Recently, investigators with the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department arrested Matthew E. Munoz on his 20th arrest for numerous crimes, according to Lt.
April 2022
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San Diego student advances in Rotary 4-Way Speech contest
SAN DIEGO - The Rotary International's Area 6 District 5930 4-Way Speech contest was held on Sunday, April 10 at the San Diego Rotary Club's Pavilion. After the speeches were complete, Andreas Gonzalez was the first place winner and advanced to the District competition to be held in McAllen on April 23.
Police arrest business owner on drug charges
Legends Cuts Barbershop was swarmed with Alice police Saturday, April 9 after police seized over 100 THC cartridges and THC wax among other drug related paraphernalia. Investigators arrested Candido Cantu Jr., owner of the business on felony charges.
BJJH boys and girls track teams earn district champs, place second
The seventh grade boys track team earns District Champs at a recent track meet. SUBMITTED The eighth grade girls track team earns District Champs in a recent track meet.
Officer Snap
PREMONT - A new officer was sworn in with the Premont Police Department on Wednesday, April 6. The new officer is a not your typical officer.
One more historic first for Watson
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Three men hit a tee shot and then embraced on the first tee.
Campos breaks personal record in track
Freer High School's junior Eleana Campos recently earned the runner-up after two days of District 30-AA track. She also got personal records with 3200m - 12:19,1600m - 5:41, and 800m - 2:33.
Starting pitchers endangered in MLB
Alek Manoah refuses to compromise what he believes should be expected from a starting pitcher. And he’s determined to enjoy the spoils of that position as long as he can.
Stop the execution of Melissa Lucio
The death penalty is an antiquated and barbaric method of punishment in any case, regardless of whether the offender is clearly guilty. But in cases in which there is any doubt, the state’s urge to kill is particularly grotesque. Yet the state of Texas is poised to execute a woman who in all likelihood did not commit the crime for which she was sentenced unless radical action is taken before April 27, the day Melissa Lucio is scheduled to die.
Let’s learn from COVID to prepare for future pandemics
One Covid-19 lesson is already clear: The time to invest in preparedness for the next pandemic is now. A major focus of our preparedness effort must be combating the foes we know -- namely drug-resistant superbugs.