Rattlesnake handler dies after snake bite
FREER – Friends and family confirmed the death of Eugene Roberto DeLeon Sr. who was bitten by a rattlesnake on Saturday afternoon. 911 was called… Login to continue reading Login…
May 2022
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Premont ISD’s 4th annual extra special field day
Premont Independent School District held their fourth annual extra special field day. Students from area school districts participated in the outdoor fun on Wednesday, April 27.
Families gather for National Week of COVID Remembrance
Alice Mayor Cynthia Carrasco and a small group of individuals met at the Anderson Park, near the COVID-19 Memorial Fence of Love, to honor the Jim Wells and Duval County residents whose lives were tragically taken due to COVID-19 pandemic.
For Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month
Let Us Never Forget Our Solemn Pledge We must believe in our ability to work together to solve our toughest problems. On Memorial Day, 1945, the war in Europe had ended but the fighting in the Pacific continued, Lt.
It’s complicated: putting down the bottle after the worst of COVID is behind us
The years I spent working as a substance abuse counselor taught me about the ‘love affair’ aspect of alcoholism. I can’t imagine the passion one feels for the only lover who is always available, especially during a pandemic, and who makes isolation a performance piece. There is a lot of acting out with a cocktail or bottle of beer to relieve the pain.
BULLDOGS ARE 2022 DISTRICT CHAMPS
The Orange Grove Bulldogs recently captured the 2022 Baseball District Title. SUBMITTED .
Michael Andrew Lopez
ALICE - Michael Andrew Lopez, 39, of Alice passed away on April 18, 2022. He was born in Alice on February 25, 1983. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, friend, and godfather. Michael enjoyed reading, watching documentaries, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros, and his nephews at their sporting events. As the eldest of all his siblings, Michael was a protector in nature of those he loved. He was a kind soul to all he met and was loved by so many. Michael was an active member of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Alice and participated in multiple lay retreats including ACTS, Cursillo, and F.L.A.M.E.
One-fifth of all reptile species could go extinct
Reptiles are in trouble: In fact, over 21% of reptile species are threatened with extinction worldwide, according to a first-of-its-kind global assessment of more than 10,000 species. The findings show that some reptiles, including many species of crocodiles and turtles, require urgent conservation efforts to prevent their extinction.
Next release of 2020 census data postponed until next year
The next release of detailed data about U.S. residents from the 2020 census will be postponed until next year because the U.S. Census Bureau said Wednesday that it needs more time to crunch the numbers, including implementing a controversial method used to protect participants’ identities.
Ida retired from list of hurricane names
There will never again be another Hurricane Ida. The World Meteorological Organization hurricane committee has retired Ida from its rotating list of Atlantic storm names because of the death and destruction caused by the Category 4 hurricane in 2021.