When the inevitable hurricanes threaten New Orleans, it’s hard for India Scott to figure where to go. In the city where she was born and raised, she’s stayed in hotels, relief shelters and, during Hurricane Katrina, in the famously overcrowded Superdome.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House hosted a summit Thursday to help speed up construction projects tied to the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure law as the Biden administration tries to improve coordination with the mayors and governors who directly account for 90% of the spending.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates reached their highest level in more than two decades this week and are likely to climb further as the Federal Reserve has all but promised more rate increases in its battle to tamp down persistent inflation.
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Thursday its Prime members ordered more than 100 million items during a sales event this week that analysts are expecting to be a bellwether for the holiday shopping season.
Employees with Kofile Technologies loaded up paper records from the Jim Wells County Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, Oct. 12 with the purpose of digitizing them.
BEN BOLT - A Ben Bolt Palito Blanco Independent School District parent addressed the district’s superintendent and the school board members Wednesday on concerns she had about a school threat that was made. Kathy Ramirez, who has three children at BBPBISD, stood before the administration Wednesday.
The Alice Independent School District Athletes of the Week were recently named. The athletes are: • William Adams Middle School Female: Alexis Godines - 8th grade Volleyball • WAMS Male: Andrew Lopez - 7th grade Football • Alice High School Female: Cyanna Cruz - Varsity Volleyball • AHS Male: Isaac Wright - Varsity Cross Country Regional Qualifier Alice ISD photos .
HOUSTON (AP) — With just one win after five games, the Houston Texans appear destined for a third straight dismal season. There is, however, some good news about this year’s team that should give fans hope.
New Six-Figure Ad Campaign Drives Consumers to www.AmericanDemocracyScorecard.org Washington D.C. – With the January 6th Committee expected to release its latest findings soon on how close the nation came to losing its democracy, Accountable.US issued letters today to the CEOs of all Fortune 100 companies detailing how the majority of companies have not done their part to protect democracy, despite overwhelming public demand for businesses to do so.
Rodolfo G. Torres, 82 years of age, entered eternal rest on October 10, 2022, at a nursing home of Alice, Texas. He was born on June 8, 1940, in San Diego, Texas to Sebastian and Refugia Gallardo Torres. Rodolfo was a heavy equipment operator for many years for various oil companies around the area. He was a graduate of San Diego High School class of 1959. He enjoyed family gatherings and listening to music. He could be found playing his guitar at times. His family referred to him as a Jack of all Trades. His loving family will forever cherish his memories and remember him as great provider that always put his family first. Rodolfo served our country for a little over three years in United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Ramon, Reymundo, Anastacio, Luis, and Felipe; two sisters, Esperanza Lanza, Leticia Tijerina and his only daughter, Patsy Torres. Survivors include his beloved wife of 58 years Nelida “Nelly” C. Torres of San Diego, Texas; two sons, Rodolfo “Rudy” (Leticia) Torres and Reymundo “Dito” Torres both of San Diego, Texas; one brother, Sebastian Torres Jr. of Laredo, Texas and one sister, Alicia Benavides of Falfurrias, Texas. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Pagan (Al) Nunez, Lorraine, Allison, Phillip, Melanie Torres, and one great grandson, Silas Nunez. Family will receive friends and relatives at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Rosas Funeral Home. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:30A.M. Funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 A. M. that same morning and will be officiated by Pastor Servando Torres Jr. Burial will follow at the San Diego