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Jim Wells County, Texas
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About Jim Wells, TX

Population
Approximately 40,482 residents
County Seat
Alice, Texas
Coverage Area
868 square miles in southern Texas

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FM 624 Head-on Crash Kills One, Injures Three in Jim Wells County
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FM 624 Head-on Crash Kills One, Injures Three in Jim Wells County

One killed, three injured when a Ford F-150 crossed lanes and struck a Dodge Ram on FM 624 about 0.3 miles east of County Road 163, troopers say.

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Enbridge Opens 130 MW Orange Grove Solar in Jim Wells County
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Enbridge Opens 130 MW Orange Grove Solar in Jim Wells County

Enbridge commissioned Orange Grove Solar in Jim Wells County, putting roughly 300,000 panels across 920 acres online in early June 2025 and selling the output under a long-term VPPA to AT&T.

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OHH Eagle Ford Hosts Pre‑Golf Happy Hour, 2nd Annual Scramble in Alice
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OHH Eagle Ford Hosts Pre‑Golf Happy Hour, 2nd Annual Scramble in Alice

Oilfield Helping Hands’ Eagle Ford Chapter held a pre‑golf Happy Hour at Mr. Bones (2021 E. Main St., Alice) on March 5 and staged a 2nd Annual Scramble for Charity in Alice on March 6.

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Jim Wells County posts unofficial cumulative results for March 3 joint primary
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Jim Wells County posts unofficial cumulative results for March 3 joint primary

The Jim Wells County Elections Office posted an "Unofficial Cumulative Results report" for the March 3, 2026 joint primary - the county’s tabulation file shows run time 8:55 PM on 03/03/2026 and the file is a multi‑page PDF with precinct tallies.

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Jim Wells County Launches Everbridge Be Alert System, Residents Asked to Register
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Jim Wells County Launches Everbridge Be Alert System, Residents Asked to Register

Jim Wells County launched a countywide alert system on March 2, 2026; roughly 3,800 people are registered now — sign up by visiting the Jim Wells County website and clicking the LUCAS logo.

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Wyatt Ranches awards $100,000 to Burn Pits 360 for Oscar Wyatt Fund
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Wyatt Ranches awards $100,000 to Burn Pits 360 for Oscar Wyatt Fund

Wyatt Ranches Foundation awarded $100,000 to Robstown’s Burn Pits 360 on February 26, 2026 to create the Oscar Wyatt Legacy of Valor Fund for toxic-exposure support and suicide prevention.

Lisa Park2m read
Alice High School Boys Powerlifting Claim Team Title at Final Qualifier
Education

Alice High School Boys Powerlifting Claim Team Title at Final Qualifier

Alice High lifter Rene Moreno posted a 1,445-pound total at the Feb. 26 final qualifier, and Alice ISD says the Coyotes claimed the boys team title at that meet.

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Jim Wells County Posts Feb. 26 Campaign Finance Report for Solis Jr.
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Jim Wells County Posts Feb. 26 Campaign Finance Report for Solis Jr.

Jim Wells County posted a Feb. 26, 2026 campaign finance PDF for Rumaldo "Runy" Solis Jr., listing him with the Jim Wells County Court at Law on the county's public filing page.

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United Way Brings Read Across America Events to Jim Wells County
Education

United Way Brings Read Across America Events to Jim Wells County

United Way of the Coastal Bend is coordinating Read Across America volunteer reading events across the region this week; school-level dates and Jim Wells County sign-up contacts are pending.

Lisa Park3m read
Saenz Elementary Student Ivan Gonzalez Crowned 2026 San Antonio Mutton Bustin' Champion
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Saenz Elementary Student Ivan Gonzalez Crowned 2026 San Antonio Mutton Bustin' Champion

Ivan Gonzalez, a Saenz Elementary student from Alice, rode eight seconds to be crowned the 2026 Mutton Bustin' champion at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, with family packed into the stands.

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Texas DPS Boosts March 9-17 Patrols; Jim Wells Enforces Speed, Seatbelts, DUIs
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Texas DPS Boosts March 9-17 Patrols; Jim Wells Enforces Speed, Seatbelts, DUIs

Texas DPS will increase trooper patrols March 9–17, 2026; Jim Wells County drivers can expect focused enforcement on speeding, seat belt and impaired‑driving violations.

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Texas DPS Corpus Christi District Opens Citizens’ Academy; 20 Spots Available
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Texas DPS Corpus Christi District Opens Citizens’ Academy; 20 Spots Available

Texas DPS Corpus Christi District is launching a four-week Citizens’ Academy with just 20 seats; applications are listed as due 5 p.m. March 31, 2025 and may be returned to Staff Sergeant Rob Mallory at 1922 S. Padre Island Dr.

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JWC Fresh Water District Overhauls Ben Bolt Water Tower to Prevent Outages
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JWC Fresh Water District Overhauls Ben Bolt Water Tower to Prevent Outages

Ben Bolt's 24-year-old water tower is out of service for a $300,000 maintenance overhaul; crews have spent a week sandblasting and the district expects about three more weeks of work while some families rely on bottled water.

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Corpus Christi Approves Brackish Desalination, Evangeline Groundwater Spending Impacting Jim Wells County
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Corpus Christi Approves Brackish Desalination, Evangeline Groundwater Spending Impacting Jim Wells County

Corpus Christi approved a contract Feb. 17 and final funding Feb. 24 for a roughly $175 million brackish desal plant and multi‑hundred‑million Evangeline groundwater push.

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Miller Bucs rally from 23-point hole to win district tiebreaker, clinch playoffs
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Miller Bucs rally from 23-point hole to win district tiebreaker, clinch playoffs

Miller rallies from a 23-point deficit to beat Carroll 69-60 in a Feb. 21 district tiebreaker, clinching a playoff berth.

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Rep. Monica De La Cruz Hosts Alice Veteran John Herring at SOTU
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Rep. Monica De La Cruz Hosts Alice Veteran John Herring at SOTU

Alice native Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) John L. Herring is attending President Trump’s State of the Union as Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s guest today, Feb. 24, 2026.

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Alice High Students Praised as Lifesaving Heroes After Quick Medical Response
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Alice High Students Praised as Lifesaving Heroes After Quick Medical Response

Alice High students sprang into action during an on-campus medical emergency Feb. 23, 2026, actions staff and peers called "lifesaving heroes."

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Alice International Airport supports jobs, commerce and emergency services
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Alice International Airport supports jobs, commerce and emergency services

Alice International Airport is the public general aviation airport serving Alice and Jim Wells County, providing locally accessible aviation infrastructure for private and business travel, flight training, and community needs. Its operations and runway capacity connect regional businesses, support healthcare transport and emergency response, and sustain economic activity across the Hub City and surrounding communities.

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Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office and USBP Seize $243,000 Hidden in Vehicle
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Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office and USBP Seize $243,000 Hidden in Vehicle

US Border Patrol and the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office found $243,000 hidden in a vehicle compartment during a traffic stop; the driver faces money laundering charges.

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Jim Wells County centralizes key voter and county services in Alice
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Jim Wells County centralizes key voter and county services in Alice

County offices centralize elections, tax and records services in Alice. Residents should know polling sites, office contacts and how to request records.

James Thompson2m read
Alice Police Arrest Fidencio Gonzalez, Seek Public Tips in Storage-Unit Burglaries
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Alice Police Arrest Fidencio Gonzalez, Seek Public Tips in Storage-Unit Burglaries

Alice police arrested Fidencio Gonzalez at Buck Horn Mini Storage after an early-morning patrol found burglary tools and two forced-open units; Gonzalez faces two counts of burglary of a building.

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Two Coastal Bend High School Baseball Tournaments Kick Off Spring Season
Education

Two Coastal Bend High School Baseball Tournaments Kick Off Spring Season

Two Coastal Bend high school baseball tournaments kicked off the spring season on Feb. 23, 2026, sending area student-athletes to multiple local ballparks across the region.

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Jim Wells County Quick Guide: Contacts, Services, Attractions for Residents and Visitors
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Jim Wells County Quick Guide: Contacts, Services, Attractions for Residents and Visitors

A compact listing of essential Jim Wells County contacts, services, and attractions to help residents and visitors find government offices, emergency alerts, healthcare, schools, law enforcement, and recreation.

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Alice International Airport KALI: Jointly Owned, Offers Multiple Instrument Approaches
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Alice International Airport KALI: Jointly Owned, Offers Multiple Instrument Approaches

Alice International Airport KALI is jointly owned by the City of Alice and Jim Wells County and offers multiple instrument approaches, improving flight reliability and local air access.

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Orange Grove Museum Keeps Local History Alive for Jim Wells County
Community

Orange Grove Museum Keeps Local History Alive for Jim Wells County

The Orange Grove Museum preserves artifacts, photographs, records and memorabilia documenting Orange Grove and surrounding parts of Jim Wells County, serving as a compact, community run archive and cultural center. Its collections and events matter to residents because they store primary materials not often held in regional archives, support family genealogy and property research, and help sustain local heritage programming during town celebrations.

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Lake Findley near Alice provides outdoor recreation and fishing
Community

Lake Findley near Alice provides outdoor recreation and fishing

Lake Findley, commonly called Lake Alice, is a 247 acre reservoir one mile north of the city of Alice managed by the City of Alice. Formed in 1965 by a dam on Chiltipin Creek, the lake is stocked with fish to support recreational angling and serves as a regular destination for local families and anglers.

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Jim Wells County Overview, Services, Schools, and Transportation Links
Government

Jim Wells County Overview, Services, Schools, and Transportation Links

A concise update outlines Jim Wells County, its government services, infrastructure, schools, and community life, showing how these elements shape daily life in Alice and surrounding towns. The profile matters because most residents live in Alice, rely on county offices and local schools, and depend on major highways for work, commerce, and access to regional markets.

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Ed Rachal Foundation Directs $20,000 to Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Agricultural Programs
Education

Ed Rachal Foundation Directs $20,000 to Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Agricultural Programs

Ed Rachal Foundation adds $10,000 to Ben Bolt–Palito Blanco ISD, bringing its total support to $20,000 for agricultural facility renovations and CTE programs in the Alice area.

Sarah Chen2m read
Worsening Lake Corpus Christi drought prompts Jim Wells County residents' concerns
Community

Worsening Lake Corpus Christi drought prompts Jim Wells County residents' concerns

KRIS 6’s "Running Dry" neighborhood report on Feb. 24, 2026 documented worsening drought at Lake Corpus Christi and captured firsthand concerns from residents on the Jim Wells County side of the reservoir.

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