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.
July 2022
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Jim Wells County ARPA funds granted
At the most recent Jim Wells County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday, July 25, Yolanda Moran, administer for County’s ARPA, started the meeting off by announcing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds JWC was allocated.
City of Alice Enters Drought Contingency Plan Stage 2
The City of Alice water supply from Lake Corpus Christi has fallen below 86 feet. As of Thursday, July 28, the Lake Corpus Christi water level is 85.9 feet.
Birdwell announces hearing at the border
AUSTIN – Senator Brian Birdwell, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Border Security, today announced that this committee would hold a field hearing in Eagle Pass, Texas on Aug. 10. This hearing would be the fourth in a series of interim meetings for the Border Security Committee, which has been closely studying the state’s return on an unprecedented financial investment in border security operations.
Summer Professional Development sessions for teachers at Alice ISD
Alice ISD offered an array of learning opportunities for their teachers this summer. Many of the teachers took advantage of these Professional Development sessions during their summer break.
Alice ISD students selected as semi-finalists in ALOP
Their are four Alice Independent School District’s students whose parents are extremely proud parents as their children were selected as semi-finalists in the American Library of Poetry (ALOP). Prior to Spring Break a fifth grade group of students took the chance of a year to complete and submit original works of poetry to the ALOP, who sees hundreds of students’ entries each year from over hundreds of districts.
Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2022
NEW YORK -- The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Class of 2022, honoring those individuals who have impacted the way sports television is produced. “Once again, the quality of inductees, their collective accomplishments, and the ways they have improved sports television viewing is amazing,” says Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Chairman Ken Aagaard.
Premont, San Diego Cheerleaders host Cheer Camps
Premont and San Diego Cheerleaders recently hosted their mini cheer camps. Participants learned motions, jumps, cheers, chants, and learned some basic techniques.
Alice Echo – News Journal office is moving
The Alice Echo - News Journal was recently purchased by Cherry Road Media. Along with the new company another change was made; the office will no longer be at located at 405.
Chase ends in fatal two-vehicle accident in Freer
FREER - Duval County Sheriff Romeo Ramirez said a two-vehicle accident north of Freer on Highway 16 occurred Wednesday afternoon following a chase. Ramirez said sheriff deputies began a pursuit.