Alice News

The Army is ending a program that helped nearly 3,000 high school dropouts earn high school equivalency certificates and become soldiers.

Nicole D. Perez Publisher-Editor When Larry Martinez decided to seek the position of Mayor of Alice, it was with the intention of serving as a bridge for the various factions in the community.

By Ron Burke Staff Columnist As perennial as summer flowers, the recurring apathy of Alice and Jim Wells County voters was evident in the recent municipal and school district elections.

After announcing that he will leave the Coyotes to be the new athletic director and head coach at Sydmore-Tynan this week, Alice football defensive coordinator Stephen Silva has decided to stay put.

Jose Losoya Jasso, of Alice, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2013 at the age of 57.

Jim Wells County Sheriff's Deputies, Alice police and DPS responded to a family violence incident Tuesday, May 21, in Rancho Alegre.

KNIT/CROCHET CLASSES: Michaels, 4717 S. Padre Island Drive, will host the following classes with instructor Margaret Neu.

City crews reopened the entrance to the Rialto Theatre located on Main St. reopened for a brief time Tuesday morning in preparation for consultants to check the property regarding the need for asbestos abatement.

Members of the Alice Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, U.S. Border Patrol and Jim Wells County Sherif's Department - ALICE - Alice Police Department, along with three other agencies conducted a joint operation that resulted in 51 arrests May 9-12. "The numbers are slightly down and that just shows we're keeping constant watch," ... (more)

Jason Lee Cantu, 26, reportedly forced his way into a residence on April 11 and tried to assault the occupant.

Frances C. Gonzalez Garcia, passed away May 8, 2013 at her residence. She was born May 24, 1943 in Benavides, Texas, to Benito and Frances B. Casas.

Brenda Poe News & Graphics May 6-12 was celebrated as Nurses Week, with an official proclamation from the City of Alice.

Larry Martinez receives a hug from his daughter, Clarissa, and his wife, Celina, following his victory in the Alice mayoral election.

Nicole D. Perez Publisher-Editor The discovery of artifacts on the property that will house the City of Alice multi-use complex has led to the finding of as many as five additional sites containing artifacts along Highway 281, archeologists said Thursday.

Ofelia Lopez Moncevais, 87, passed away May 10, 2013 in Webster, Texas. She was born February 12, 1926, in Tynan, Texas, to Agapito and Hortencia Lopez.

Saturday, May 11, 2013 is Election Day for Alice's mayor, city council and school board.

A proclamation in honor of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month was presented to Las Calaveras Motorcycle Club Thursday night at City Hall.

Anthony Ruiz News Early voting in the Alice City Council and Alice ISD school board elections closed Tuesday evening with more than 1,000 voters turning out, according to Jim Wells County elections administration.

The City of Alice will be officially opening the new playground equipment at the park located at Hill St.

Cpl. Michael Hastings was west bound on Easterling St. at about 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, when he saw a small black car heading east bound with an expired license plate sticker.