JWC lifts burn ban , Duval County remains under burn ban
By Melissa Cantu Trevino Jim Wells County Effective immediately the burn ban in Jim Wells County was lifted Monday by the County Judge Juan Rodriguez.… Login to continue reading Login…
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HALO-Flight – impacting lives across South Texas
When life is on the line cause of an accident the quickest response means the difference between life and death. South Texas has a non-profit air ambulance service that transport patients during emergencies while providing critical care.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, State Sen. Joan Huffman Support Repeal of Sales Tax on Feminine Hygiene Products
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that he has joined with state Sen. Joan Huffman, Senate Committee on Finance chairwoman, to exempt feminine hygiene products from state and local sales tax. The effort will require new legislation and would likely not be finalized until the 2023 legislative session. Hegar and Huffman voiced strong support for the initiative.
Upcoming Level-Up Conference in Alice
Abundant Life Christian Church Family, Pastor Rusty and Donna Carr, invite the public to “Level Up - 2022,” early fall conference, in Alice from Wednesday, Aug. 31 through Friday, Sept. 2. Services begin each night at 7 p.m.
Texas executes man for slaying of Dallas real estate agent
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas on Wednesday put to death a man who fatally stabbed a suburban Dallas real estate agent more than 16 years ago, the second execution this year in what has been the nation’s busiest death penalty state.
Border Patrol Canine alerts agents to possible drugs, driver flees
FREER - A Service Canine with the United States Border Patrol at the Freer Station “alerted agents” on Monday, Aug. 15 to possible narcotics in a black sedan stopped at the checkpoint.
CBC’s Cougar Days in Alice
Coastal Bend College - Alice recently held their annual Cougar Days to introduce new students to the campus. As part of Cougar Days students familiarize themselves with the registration process, student services, and resources available at CBC.
Tick tock, tick tock … Registration Wrapping Up for Fall Credit Courses at Del Mar College
The clock keeps ticking. Time is running out! For individuals planning to take credit courses this fall at Del Mar College, the last days to register are fast approaching.
Work Force Solutions hosts job fair
More than a dozen businesses were at the Coastal Bend College Thursday morning for a job fair hosted by the Work Force Solutions of the Coastal Bend. Job seekers filed in to the event with resumes in had at the chance to start a career with business such as Guadalupe Hacienda, REAL Transportation, FDF Energy Services, Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office, Meridian Care, and more.
MD Anderson receives CPRIT funding to expand access to cervical cancer screening and treatment in Texas
HOUSTON - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded $2.5 million in continued funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support the expansion of cervical cancer prevention services to rural and medically underserved populations.