“If it can happen to me, it can happen to you,” warns former FBI and CIA Director William Webster in a video message that urges older people and their loved ones to be wary of elder fraud schemes. In 2021, over 92,000 victims over the age of 60 reported losses of $1.7 billion to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). This represents a 74 percent increase in losses over losses reported in 2020.
Texans for Homeschool Freedom, a grassroots organization made up of thousands of homeschool families, was troubled to hear Governor Abbott voice his support for taxpayer funded vouchers. Homeschooling is on the rise, and a new generation of families are discovering the joys of at-home education.
The beginning of summer brings an influx of job-seeking students looking to capitalize on their free time by earning money over their three-month break. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of these students find employment in the accommodations and food service industry, with a little over half (54 percent) of 16- to 24-year-olds employed in July 2021, an 8 percent increase from 2020 levels. Unfortunately, con artists are well-versed in creating job postings that seem legitimate and are often tailored to appeal to first-time workers and students.
Troy Riggs is the new pastor at the First Baptist Church. He introduced himself on Wednesday afternoon to the Alice Rotary Club.
During the Alice Independent School District’s school board meeting on Tuesday, Alice ISD was presented with the prestigious Billy Hibbs Safety Award “for exemplary safety practices resulting in most improved loss ratio in 2020-2021.” The award was given by Claims Administrative Services, Inc.
TENNESSE - On Thursday, May 12, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of more than $466,000 in literacy grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are part of nearly $8.2 million awarded throughout the 47 states in which Dollar General operates to support adult, family and summer literacy programs.
SAN DIEGO - Ten students at San Diego High School were pinned Tuesday, May 10 for their competition of the EKG program through Del Mar College. The program was recently added to the school.
Once again the teachers and other paraprofessional at Alice Independent School District will receive a pay increase. On Tuesday, May 10, Alice ISD board of trustees unanimously approved the 2022-2023 teacher and other professional pay scales.
Dr. Kristina Gonzalez was appointed as the Interim superintendent for Premont Independent School District.
By Melissa Cantu Trevino Alice police received accusations about a man who was looking into the windows at local gym establishments and exposing himself, said… Login to continue reading Login…