SES’ Day of Champions
St. Elizabeth Catholic School held their annual Day of Champions on Thursday, March 12.
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Early voting in Duval County Run-off Election began Monday
Early voting began on Monday, May 16 in Duval County in the Democratic Party Run-off election. Early voting ends on Friday, May 20.
2022 Miss Alice Texas crowned
Three young ladies were crowned as the new Miss Alice Texas royalty on Sunday, May 15. The new 2022 Miss Alice Texas was Emmah Radle, 2022 Junior Miss Alice Texas Avery Villagran, and the 2022 Little Miss Alice Texas was Kensley Cruz.
Freer police investigation murder on South Main Street
FREER - An investigation is ongoing into a murder on the 600 block of South Main Street, according to Police Chief Hector Doria. Doria could not release details about the murder that occurred Monday night.
Four suspects arrested after West Dix Street raid
SAN DIEGO - Four people were recently booked into the Duval County jail after investigators located drugs and guns at a home on the 100 block of West Dix Street. On May 7, the Duval County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Moe Saavedra and deputies with the assistance of Benavides and San Diego Police Department, and Brooks County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at the residence.
Alice ISD receives Billy Hibbs Safety Award
During the Alice Independent School District’s school board meeting on Tuesday, Alice ISD was presented with the prestigious Billy Hibbs Safety Award “for exemplary safety practices resulting in most improved loss ratio in 2020-2021.” The award was given by Claims Administrative Services, Inc.
New First Baptist Church pastor speaks to Rotarians
Troy Riggs is the new pastor at the First Baptist Church. He introduced himself on Wednesday afternoon to the Alice Rotary Club.
BBB Scam Alert: 30% of employment scams occur in summer
The beginning of summer brings an influx of job-seeking students looking to capitalize on their free time by earning money over their three-month break. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of these students find employment in the accommodations and food service industry, with a little over half (54 percent) of 16- to 24-year-olds employed in July 2021, an 8 percent increase from 2020 levels. Unfortunately, con artists are well-versed in creating job postings that seem legitimate and are often tailored to appeal to first-time workers and students.
Grassroots homeschool families oppose vouchers
Texans for Homeschool Freedom, a grassroots organization made up of thousands of homeschool families, was troubled to hear Governor Abbott voice his support for taxpayer funded vouchers. Homeschooling is on the rise, and a new generation of families are discovering the joys of at-home education.
Elder Fraud: If a Former FBI/CIA Director Can Be Targeted, So Can You
“If it can happen to me, it can happen to you,” warns former FBI and CIA Director William Webster in a video message that urges older people and their loved ones to be wary of elder fraud schemes. In 2021, over 92,000 victims over the age of 60 reported losses of $1.7 billion to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). This represents a 74 percent increase in losses over losses reported in 2020.