mtrevino@cherryroad.com One way for students to save money on the cost of higher education is to earn college credits while they are still in high school, according to KHEAA. High school students can take advantage of several programs that let them earn college credits.
Associated Press This hurricane season may be a tad quieter than initially projected, but it is still likely to be busier than normal, government forecasters and others say. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday trimmed their hurricane season outlook from a 65% chance for above normal activity to 60% and increased the odds of a normal season from 25% to 30% because of uneven sea surface temperature, including a patch of cooler water off Portugal.
mtrevino@cherryroad.com ORANGE GROVE - Teachers at Orange Grove Independent School District have been busy as another school year approaches. On Monday, Aug.
Hurricanes are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. On average, 12 tropical storms, 6 of which become hurricanes form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season which runs from June 1 to November 30 each year.
mtrevino@cherryroad.com Over a two day period, 88 substitutes attended training as Alice Independent School District starts the new school year. Alice ISD photo .
The Alice High School’s Instructional Team met Tuesday for the first ILT meeting of the school year to review student data and set goals for the new academic year. Teacher leaders will continue to meet to align assessmentsand revisecurriculum.
mtrevino@cherryroad.com The Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office recently held a ceremony to celebrate the promotion of Joshua Roque to the rank of Sergeant. Roque is a Correctional Officer at the county jail.
mtrevino@cherryroad.com SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Volunteer Fire Department is currently looking for new recruits to join their team. No experience or prior training required.
mtrevino@cherryroad.com The Alice HUB City Chamber of Commerce recently held their first mixer at the KC Hall Bar. Board of Directors along with the Ambassadors welcomedthe public tothe event.
mtrevino@cherryroad.com Emmanuel Baptist Church of Alice recently held their annual Vacation Bible School. Children who attended the VBS learned about the works of God and Jesus Christ.