COMMUNITY EVENTS
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.
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BBPB High School Prom King and Queen crowned
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco High School held their annual prom Saturday, April 2. The night's theme was Casino Night.
State sales tax revenue totaled $3.4 billion in March
On Monday, April 4, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.37 billion in March, 28.5 percent more than in March 2021; however, after adjusting last year’s March totals to account for February sales tax returns not collected until March 2021 due to Winter Storm Uri, March 2022 sales tax revenue was up 37.2 percent over comparable collections last year.
H-E-B wants entries for Quest for Texas Best 2022
H-E-B issues a Texas wide call for entries into their Quest for Texas Best 2022. Deadline for submissions on Thursday, April 7.
Make college more affordable by saving on intangible costs
When it comes to comparing the costs of various colleges, remember that on the broadest level, costs can be tangible or intangible. To save money, follow these tips from KHEAA.
Agua Dulce powerlifter wins state competition in 114 weight class
AGUA DULCE - Noah Estrada is the powerlifting state champion for Agua Dulce High School. Estrada recently won state in the 114 weight class in Abilene at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA).
Agua Dulce boys golf advance to regionals for District 32-2A
The Agua Dulce Golf Team advanced to the regional District 32-2A Golf Tournament on Monday, April 4. District Champ is John Michael Garcia with a score of 88.
Orange Grove girls tennis are district champions
The Orange Grove tennis team competed in their District Tournament on Thursday, March 31. They battled for two days straight in the wind and heat. The girls tennis team are your District 29-AAA Champions. The boys tennis team are your District 29-AAA Runners-ups.
Lady Vaqueros headed to golf Regionals
The San Diego Lady Vaqueros golf team is headed to regionals. On Monday, April 4, the team placed second at the District 30-3A Tournament.
Abortion nonprofits say legislator defamed them
A group of nonprofits that help people access abortions are threatening to sue a Texas lawmaker for defamation after he called them “criminal organizations” in letters he posted to social media. State Rep.