By Melissa Cantu Trevino Beautifying downtown Alice as been an ongoing objective for merchants and other Alice residents. Slowly businesses have moved into buildings, remodeled,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Melissa Cantu Trevino The suspect from June 18’s officer-involved shooting was identified Wednesday by Department of Public Safety as William Ivan Cedillos of Houston.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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A Department of Public Safety Trooper who was shot following a vehicle pursuit is in stable condition, according to Sgt. Maria Montalvo with DPS.
Army veteran and former Alician returned to Alice for a visit last week taking time to relive his life. “There’s not a piece of Alice that I haven’t set foot on or remember why I was there,” said Guadalupe “Lucky” Vasquez Jr.
The Alice Lady Coyotes volleyball program took third place out of eight teams in the Banquete Summer Volleyball Tournament Series Monday evening. Alice beat Bishop 25-18 and 25-15. They fell to West Oso, 23-25, 25-23 and 9-15. Alice ended the tournament with a convincing win over Santa Gertrudis Academy, 25-13 and 25-21.
Emede Perez Jr., 61 years of age, left to join our Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born here in Alice, Texas on November 26, 1960, to Emede Perez Sr. and Diamantina Saenz. He worked for many years at Pioneer drilling where his passion for truck driving and mechanicing grew greater. He began working at a very young age and will forever be remembered for his hard work ethic. Emede enjoyed barbecuing for family (which he loved to feed), gambling, seeing his daughter participate in sports, but above all spending time with his granddaughter. Emede is preceded in death by his loving parents Emede and Diamantina Perez and his sister Nora Lisa Espinoza all of Alice. He is survived by his 5 children, daughters: Mariah Naranjo (Jaime Diosdado), Julissa Perez, and Jessica Perez, sons: Emede III and David Perez all of Alice, Texas. Emede also leaves behind his 7 grandchildren: Mario (MJ) Garibay, Sara Perez, Arianna Valls, and Everlee Diosdado all of Alice; Emarie, Krista, & Gabriel Garcia of Corpus Christi, Texas and one great-grandchild Elena Gamboa also of Corpus Christi, Texas. Additional survivors include his siblings: Patsy Salas, Rosie (Luis) Galvan, Oscar Perez, Cynthia Gomez, and Laura (Adrian) Trejo all of Alice; Gracie (Vicky) Villarreal of Lake Jackson and nephew Cruz Perez III, who was raised as a brother. Emede will be dearly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Nikki Madrid Garza- 40 years of age passed away on May 16, 2022, peacefully in her sleep. Nikki was born on February15, 1982 in Florida to Manuel Madrid and Consuelo Pizano. She was presently employed with the Jim Wells County Justice of the peace office of Judge Richard DeLeon. Nikki received a degree from Texas A&M Kingsville in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. She was a loving wife, mother and a great co-worker and friend. She will be remembered for her work ethics. She was a wholesome soul always striving to do better and caring for her friends and family. Nikki was a devout worship leader and had a special gift for singing.
Alice girls basketball players learned from one of the region’s best young college basketball stars this week. Alice hosted the Evelyn Quiroz Camp this week at Alice High School.
Alice Lady Coyote pitcher Ava Hernandez was named all-state by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. Pete Garcia/Alice ISD Pete Garcia 2022 .