FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
BENAVIDES - A new school year at Benavides Independent School District kicked off Monday, Aug. 1. Students arrived at their campuses early for breakfast, and eager to learn and meet up with their friends.
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COVID-19 March to Remember
To remember loved one’s lost to COVID-19 as well as the survivors of the virus, Alice will host a COVID-19 March on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Anderson Park.
Time to trade in America’s broken education system for one that works
President Biden is currently weighing a massive cancellation of federal student loan debt. It’s easy to see why.
Constitutional Minute #9
What the heck is “Administrative Law”? Now let’s address “administrative law” – i.e., rulemaking by Executive Agencies. Most of the existing “federal” executive agencies are unconstitutional.
Catholic Extension launches new program for Uvalde children in wake of Robb Elementary shooting
UVALDE – Catholic Extension, a Chicago-based nonprofit, whose mission is to build up Catholic faith communities in underserved regions, launched the first of many initiatives to support Uvalde, TX, this week, following the devastation of the Robb Elementary mass shooting. Camp I-CAN, which stands for Inner strength, Commitment, Awareness, and Networking, provided 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders a safe space to heal, have fun, and gently reintegrated the children into a school-like setting around their peers. The majority of the children who attended the camp are survivors of the Robb Elementary mass shooting, although all Uvalde children of age were invited to participate.
Bridging Families Rolando
A self-confident and independent teenager who enjoys learning looks to find a family who want to make him a part of their family. Rolando, 15, is a talkative teenager.
Asleep at the wheel trafficker sent to federal prison
A 28-year-old Alice man was sentenced to more than 10 years in a federal prison following his conviction for trafficking meth, according to U.S. Attorney Jennifer B.
Aaron’s hosted Grand Opening
The blue and white streamers at Aaron’s are flying in the wind to celebrate the grand opening of Aaron’s. On Monday, Aug. 1, the business along with the Alice HUB City Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassadors had a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the occasion.
Pay attention to application deadlines for financial aid
Students should keep a close eye on deadlines when applying for student financial aid, according to KHEAA. As students make their plans for beginning or continuing their postsecondary education, they should try to get all the financial aid they can.
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.9 Billion in July
On Monday, Aug. 1, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.88 billion in July, 14.7 percent more than in July 2021, and the highest monthly collections on record.