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The habitats of the coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico are diverse with wildlife, and bird species in particular are very abundant. From the ever-present gulls to the much less noticed wrens, the ancient looking Brown Pelican and the tall and stately Great Blue Heron. Just a bit further inland lives a whole different group of birds such as the raptors and songbirds. This huge species diversity is due to the several “layers” of habitat types that starts with the ocean at the Gulf and moves inland from there.

Dr. Kristina Gonzalez was appointed as the Interim superintendent for Premont Independent School District.

A Corpus Christi resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game $1,000,000 FRENZY. The ticket was purchased at H-E-B Food Store #184, located at 11100 Leopard St., in Corpus Christi.

Once again the teachers and other paraprofessional at Alice Independent School District will receive a pay increase. On Tuesday, May 10, Alice ISD board of trustees unanimously approved the 2022-2023 teacher and other professional pay scales.

SAN DIEGO - Ten students at San Diego High School were pinned Tuesday, May 10 for their competition of the EKG program through Del Mar College. The program was recently added to the school.

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.

Troy Riggs is the new pastor at the First Baptist Church. He introduced himself on Wednesday afternoon to the Alice Rotary Club.