LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization convenes its emergency committee Thursday to consider if the spiraling outbreak of monkeypox warrants being declared a global emergency. But some experts say the WHO’s decision to act only after the disease spilled into the West could entrench the grotesque inequities that arose between rich and poor countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
BEDFORD, TX – Two Texas icons have joined forces to create a fresh new sound for DQ® restaurants in Texas with one of the most recognizable jingles in the Lone Star State, “That’s What I like About Texas.” The Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council partnered with Texas native and country music star Josh Abbott to bring his distinctive style to the jingle in the “No Place but Texas, Nobody But DQ” campaign launching today.
For the last 16 years, the West Alice Youth Center has served Rancho Alegre and surrounding area especially during the summer months. This year, the center’s roof was in need of repair and one area roofing company stepped up to help.
Sylvia Ann Garza Parra, passed away peacefully at the age of 63 on Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final moments. Sylvia was born on March 4, 1959, in San Diego, Texas to Roque and Emma (Fernandez) Garza. She grew up in Sandia, Texas on the Knolle farm. Sylvia attended Alice, Banquete, and Orange Grove schools. In those days she enjoyed being on the school’s spirit team. She married Jaime L.Gaza of Alice, Texas and had three children. They made a life together for several years in Alice. She later left Alice and for over a decade had resided in San Antonio, Texas where she made many friends. She loved gardening, crocheting, dancing and was a member of Cruz Blanca Club. Sylvia will be remembered for her contagious laughter, her big heart, her generosity and for the love she gave her family, especially her grandchildren.
David Ryan Ramirez “Chino” - 27 years of age, passed away on June 15, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on May 4, 1995, to David Ramirez Sr and Hilaria G. Ramirez. Ryan was the best brother, uncle, son, friend, and most importantly DAD!! He was the best dad to Nathaniel. They were best friends, stuck together at the hip! Nate was his pride and joy, and he came before anyone and anything no matter the situation. Ryan was a beautiful soul. His smile and laugh could light up a room. He was hard working, so outgoing, kind, and the most patient person. He knew no strangers. He’d give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need. He loved so hard, especially his family. He was the biggest family person! Ryan enjoyed sports and he was a sports fanatic. He was a diehard OU, Rockets, Mets, Astros, and Vikings fan. He liked working out and playing golf and cornhole. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends but more so his son Nathaniel. That was his happy place. They loved going to the ranch and being cowboys. He would always tell Nate, “It’s never goodbye but see you later.” Ryan will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
On June 8, 2022 Petra ’Pat’ Garcia Martinez was called home to reunite with her loved ones. She was born August 29, 1933, she was 88 years old.
Do you need a law degree to understand the Constitution? Think NOT that you must have a law degree to understand the Constitution of the United States; or that the lawyers, law professors and black robed judges are the ones who understand it best. They are the ones who perverted it.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major expansion of gun rights, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public. The justices’ 6-3 decision follows a series of recent mass shootings and is expected to ultimately allow more people to legally carry guns on the streets of the nation’s largest cities — including New York, Los Angeles and Boston — and elsewhere.
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Courtesy of a sports grant, the Boys and Girls Club of Alice donated more than 250 pairs of Under Armour football cleats to Alice High School athletics. The Alice Independent School District Transportation team unloaded the shoes and took them to the athletic department