RAYMONDVILLE, Texas — VTX1 Companies (VTX1) announced it is working to help build awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The new long-term benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households struggling to afford internet service
ORANGE GROVE - Several students competed at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest on May 30. Students received medals for their musical talents.
PREMONT - To remember and honor the fallen American soldiers, Premont Veterans Association hosted a Memorial Day celebration on Saturday, May 28, Premont City Park. Guest speaker was Ret.
To promote Motorcycle awareness for the month of May, Alice Mayor Cynthia Carrasco and the city council members recently presented the Calaveras of Alice with a proclamation. Motorcycle safety is important for all motorists especially motorcyclists and their families. To raise awareness motorcyclists and others remind people of the importance of wearing helmets, looking both ways and driving at safe speeds.
People living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia experience stigmas and stereotypes every day. Facing and overcoming stigma can be a significant challenge for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s.
2022 Seniors . . . Well, here you are about to graduate. I’m sure you’re pinching yourself at the prospect of reaching your goal of the last 12 years. I think of you all as caterpillars. You’re about to leave your cocoons; your high school and homes, to emerge as butterflies and fly away to your futures.
PREMONT - The City of Premont police chief turned in his resignation letter after being suspended “for doing my job,” said Chief Richard R. Nava II.
Jerardo Rodriguez Parent/siblings: Son of Jose & Maria Rodriguez youngest of 8 children 5 brothers and 2 sisters Future plans, college, major: Texas A&M Kingsville Criminal Justice Activities/extra-curricular: National Honor Society (NHS) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Graduated with 64 college hours – Early College High School (ECHS) Law Enforcement Certificate – Level 1 Educational Aide – Level 1 What will you miss the most after graduation? What I will miss most about school will be not being able to see friends and teachers that I have built connections with on a regular basis. I will miss knowing that I could count on them while at the same time sharing laughs and making memories.
Romina Flores Parent/siblings: Daughter of Blanca Carrillo & Rafael Flores Future plans, college, major: Angelina College Sonography Activities/extra-curricular: National Honor Society (NHS) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Graduated with 21 college hours – Early College High School (ECHS) Senior Class Treasurer What will you miss the most after graduation? As my senior year comes to an end, I think about all of the memories I have made and of all the people I have had the pleasure of meeting throughout my high school years. I will miss the lectures my friends and I would have before exams and how nervous we would be in the time leading up to those exams.
SAN DIEGO - The Duval County Judge election has been stirred by a change in run-off election numbers the Elections Administration released on Wednesday, June 1. The Primary Election left Arnoldo “GUero” Cantu and Albert Martinez vying for the county judge seat which became vacant with the untimely death of Judge Gilbert Saenz in October of 2021 from natural causes.