June 2022

Premont High School Class of 2022 Valedictorian

Jerardo Rodriguez Parent/siblings: Son of Jose & Maria Rodriguez youngest of 8 children 5 brothers and 2 sisters Future plans, college, major: Texas A&M Kingsville Criminal Justice Activities/extra-curricular: National Honor Society (NHS) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Graduated with 64 college hours – Early College High School (ECHS) Law Enforcement Certificate – Level 1 Educational Aide – Level 1 What will you miss the most after graduation? What I will miss most about school will be not being able to see friends and teachers that I have built connections with on a regular basis. I will miss knowing that I could count on them while at the same time sharing laughs and making memories.

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Caterpillars to butterflies…

2022 Seniors . . . Well, here you are about to graduate. I’m sure you’re pinching yourself at the prospect of reaching your goal of the last 12 years. I think of you all as caterpillars. You’re about to leave your cocoons; your high school and homes, to emerge as butterflies and fly away to your futures.

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Motorcycle Awareness Proclamation

To promote Motorcycle awareness for the month of May, Alice Mayor Cynthia Carrasco and the city council members recently presented the Calaveras of Alice with a proclamation. Motorcycle safety is important for all motorists especially motorcyclists and their families. To raise awareness motorcyclists and others remind people of the importance of wearing helmets, looking both ways and driving at safe speeds.

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VTX1 advances access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet service across South Texas

RAYMONDVILLE, Texas — VTX1 Companies (VTX1) announced it is working to help build awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The new long-term benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households struggling to afford internet service

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Community Resources

Domestic Violence Support Groups • Domestic Violence Support Groups are now forming. For information call the Women’s Shelter — The Purple Door, outreach office in Alice, Texas at 664-8598.

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