May 2022

Alice HS Scholarship Night awards over $2 million for graduating seniors

Some impressive numbers coming from Alice High School’s Scholarship Night Wednesday at the Bryce Taylor Theater for the Performing Arts, according to Principal Gianna Morales. The night brought in $1,007,178 in university and other scholarships, $1,080,000 in military education funding and $129,800 in local scholarships for a grand total of $2,216,978 for AHS students.

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South Texas responses to tragedy in Uvalde

School districts, cities and law enforcement are collaborating in South Texas to ease South Texas residents after the tragic events in Ulvade on Tuesday that left 19 children and two adults dead. “The Alice Police Department and the Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Department extends their most heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of (Tuesday’s) tragedy and senseless act in Uvalde, Texas.

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Boaters urged to “Clean, Drain, & Dry” to stop the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

AUSTIN - With Memorial Day and summertime quickly approaching, and Texans will be getting out on the water. Now more than ever, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy water recreation this summer to do their part to fight back against aquatic invasive species that threaten Texas lakes.

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