HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, a leading candidate for the AL Cy Young Award, has been placed on the injured list with a right calf injury. The team announced the move Tuesday and said that an MRI done on the calf Monday revealed fascial disruption, but no muscle fiber disruption.
Consuelo G. Benavides, 78, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at an Alice Nursing home surrounded by her family. Consuelo, better known by her family as “Maestra” (Teacher), was born on June 11, 1944 in Palito Blanco, Texas to Paulino V. Gonzalez and Estela Ruiz Gonzalez. Consuelo enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved dancing, scratching her lottery tickets, watching novelas, and talking on the phone. Most of all, she loved caring for her grandchildren. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving person and always full of happiness. She was a small structure woman build, but with a big heart. She will be deeply missed by family and friends as she walks through the pearly gates and arrives at her mansion in heaven. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Estela Gonzalez; the father of her children, Teofilo Benavides Sr.; a great-grandchild, Ismael Alvarez Jr. and a nephew, David Andrew Villagran. She is survived by her children: one son, Teo (Prissy) Benavides of Alice; four daughters, Rosa Linda (Sal) Arredondo of Alice, Irene (Israel) Garza of Alice, Irma (Rene) Gomez of Alice, and Cynthia (Joe) Ramirez of San Antonio; five brothers, Valdemar R. Gonzalez (Diana) of Austin, Ruben R. Gonzalez (Margie) of Alice, Conrado R. Gonzalez (Blanca) of Alice, Ricardo R. Gonzalez (Eliza) of Alice, and Arturo R. Gonzalez (Selma) of Kingsville; nine sisters, Englandtina (†Ramon) Margain of Austin, Ernestina (Ralph) Garcia of Alice, Guadalupe (†Steve) Dunham of San Antonio, Idolina “Dolly” (Ovidio) Gonzalez of Alice, Juanita “Jane” Gonzalez of Alice, Diana (†Fred) Quinones of Green Acres, Sylvia (Juan) Pruneda of Alice, Dalia (†Robert) Mata of Alice, and Norma (Julian) Vasquez of Alice; 12 grandchildren, Ashly Arredondo of Alice, Joseph Michael Perez of Austin, Tracy Nicole Garza of Alice, Susan Renee Gomez of Alice, Michelle Rae Gomez of Alice, Bianca Jo Ramirez of San Antonio, Gonzalo Gonzalez J
David Berry Hale, 82, resident of Alice, TX and Greenwood, SC, husband of Julie Sheldon Hale, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born February 20, 1940, in Arp, TX, he was a son of the late Jewell Lawrence “Jude” Hale and Thelma Odessa Covington Hale Glass.
By Melissa Cantu Trevino Law enforcement is in the business of protecting and serving citizens at their time of need. One Jim Wells County Sheriff’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Melissa Cantu Trevino The Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend held a diaper giveaway Tuesday morning for families with infants and toddlers under two… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Melissa Cantu Trevino “I’ve been very fortunate,” said George Reed who celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 28. Reed was born in Alice… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By submitted The City of Alice was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF). “We want to thank the CBCF board… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
On Saturday, Aug. 20, First Baptist Church Alice had their Men’s Breakfast with special guest speaker Alice Police Chief Eden Garcia.
DALLAS COWBOYS (12-6) New faces: OL Tyler Smith, DE Sam Williams, DE Dante Fowler, LB Anthony Barr, WR James Washington, WR Jalen Tolbert, TE Jake Ferguson, CB DaRon Bland. Key losses: WR Amari Cooper, DE Randy Gregory, RT La’el Collins, LG Connor Williams, WR Cedrick Wilson, K Greg Zuerlein.
After one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement, record-setting contracts and plenty of off-field drama, the regular season is almost here. Are you ready for some football? The Buffalo Bills visit the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams in two weeks to kick off the season in prime time.