As of Wednesday, June 1, Jim Wells County Habitat for Humanity board will have applications ready as the board searches for a family for their 20th home project. The non-profit organization is prepared to give another family the opportunity to become homeowners.
New military signs were unveiled on Friday, May 27 at the Veterans Park located on Alto Street. The signs were unveiled in honor of Memorial Day by city officials and veterans.
For the first time in the history of the city, the Alice Fire Department now has four certified fire inspectors- an increase from just one certified fire inspector. Three Alice firefighters recently earned a Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as Certified Fire Inspectors.
The City of Alice Mayor Cynthia Carrasco presented the Alice Mongols Texas Boom Squad a proclamation on Wednesday, May 25 for Motorcycle Awareness. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds vehicle drivers and motorists that safe driving and riding practices and cooperation from all road users will help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on the nation’s highways, according to the United States Department of Transportation.
Most area schools ended the year and students will be home for the summer months. Agua Dulce Independent School District announced the summer meal programs starting Wednesday, June 1.
School districts, cities and law enforcement are collaborating in South Texas to ease South Texas residents after the tragic events in Ulvade on Tuesday that left 19 children and two adults dead. “The Alice Police Department and the Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Department extends their most heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of (Tuesday’s) tragedy and senseless act in Uvalde, Texas.
BENAVIDES - Benavides Elementary students participated in several games in the Field Day activities on Thursday morning. Students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and while many people prepare to celebrate the day with backyard barbecues, many will be honoring the lives of men and women who sacrificed everything for their country.
Election poles in Duval County were open for voters to decided on three races as part of the Run-Off Elections for the county. On Tuesday, May 24, the Elections Administration office released the unofficial results.
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.