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Complete local news coverage for Jim Wells County, Texas. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Alice, Orange Grove, Premont, San Diego, and surrounding South Texas communities.
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Construction advances on Alice’s new 6,000-seat high school stadium
Education

Construction advances on Alice’s new 6,000-seat high school stadium

Alice’s new 6,000-seat stadium is rising where the 77-year-old Memorial Stadium stood, with graduation set to open the next chapter for Coyotes fans.

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Alice Lady Coyotes celebrate Garcia, Martinez advancing to regionals
Education

Alice Lady Coyotes celebrate Garcia, Martinez advancing to regionals

Aubrey Garcia and Alizayah Martinez pushed Alice High into regionals, giving Jim Wells County another spring sports moment to rally around.

Lisa Park2m read
Jim Wells County traffic stop uncovers $227,931 cash, money-laundering arrest
Government

Jim Wells County traffic stop uncovers $227,931 cash, money-laundering arrest

A consent search on U.S. 281 turned up taped cash bundles worth $227,931, and Monica Gil was booked on money-laundering charges in Jim Wells County.

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Jim Wells County launches Be Alert system for public safety alerts
Government

Jim Wells County launches Be Alert system for public safety alerts

Be Alert will send Jim Wells County, Alice and Orange Grove notices on storms, boil-water alerts, road closures and sheriff warnings. Officials say residents can tailor alerts by address and location.

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Jim Wells County honors dispatchers during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Community

Jim Wells County honors dispatchers during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

A 911 call in Jim Wells County starts with a calm voice that can shave critical minutes off an emergency response.

Sarah Chen2m read
Orange Grove water shortages threaten downtown businesses and economy
Business

Orange Grove water shortages threaten downtown businesses and economy

Orange Grove shop owners are already reshaping inventory as the town’s only aquifer drops and water quality worsens.

Sarah Chen2m read
Jim Wells County adopts Texas-certified Verity Vanguard voting system
Government

Jim Wells County adopts Texas-certified Verity Vanguard voting system

Jim Wells County voters can now view ballot images and cast vote records online as the county adopts Hart InterCivic’s VVSG 2.0-certified system.

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Orange Grove declares disaster to protect drinking-water supply
Government

Orange Grove declares disaster to protect drinking-water supply

Orange Grove put its water supply on emergency footing as its only aquifer kept falling, with salt levels and dissolved solids nearing unsafe limits.

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Alice High senior Aubrey Garcia sets 3,200-meter record, advances to Area Meet
Education

Alice High senior Aubrey Garcia sets 3,200-meter record, advances to Area Meet

Aubrey Garcia broke Alice High’s 3,200-meter record in 10:59.57, becoming the school’s first female runner under 11 minutes and reaching the Area Meet.

Marcus Williams1m read
Constable warns Jim Wells County residents after alligator sighting
Government

Constable warns Jim Wells County residents after alligator sighting

Constable Ray Escamilla Jr. warned Jim Wells County residents after an alligator sighting, urging families near canals, ponds and ditches to stay clear.

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Jim Wells County opens public review on major drainage upgrades
Government

Jim Wells County opens public review on major drainage upgrades

Green Acres, Mesquite Forrest and Orange Grove are in line for drainage work that could change how heavy rain hits daily life, from flooded streets to driveway access.

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Jim Wells County cities rush new wells as drought deepens
Government

Jim Wells County cities rush new wells as drought deepens

Alice, Mathis and Beeville are drilling new wells as Corpus Christi’s reservoirs stay near empty, putting Jim Wells County’s backup water supply on the clock.

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Alice ISD warns seniors: no toy guns on campus as graduation nears
Education

Alice ISD warns seniors: no toy guns on campus as graduation nears

Alice ISD is warning seniors that toy guns and water guns can trigger real police action as graduation pranks heat up.

Sarah Chen2m read
Officials needed to keep Jim Wells County football games going
Education

Officials needed to keep Jim Wells County football games going

Friday night football in Jim Wells County depends on enough referees, and South Texas officials are recruiting to fill a shortage that can delay or cancel games.

Sarah Chen2m read
Alice track teams advance to area after strong district meet, Garcia sets record
Education

Alice track teams advance to area after strong district meet, Garcia sets record

Aubrey Garcia’s 3,200-meter record and multiple Alice qualifiers sent the Coyotes and Lady Coyotes into the area round after District 29-5A in Portland.

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Traffic stop outside Alice on U.S. 281 nets $168,000 seizure
Government

Traffic stop outside Alice on U.S. 281 nets $168,000 seizure

Authorities seized $168,000 during a traffic stop on U.S. 281 outside Alice on April 8, 2026, and at least one person was arrested on money‑laundering allegations.

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Alice High health science students win state championship honors
Education

Alice High health science students win state championship honors

Alice High health science students brought state championship honors home to a county where 17% are uninsured and healthcare jobs are urgently needed.

Sarah Chen2m read
Orange Grove eyes water partnership with Alice as wells worsen
Government

Orange Grove eyes water partnership with Alice as wells worsen

Orange Grove’s only aquifer is turning saltier and thinner, and leaders are weighing Alice as a backup. Alice’s plant can supply up to 2.7 million gallons a day.

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Jim Wells County faces rush to aquifers as reservoirs fall
Government

Jim Wells County faces rush to aquifers as reservoirs fall

A Jim Wells County rancher's dry well shows how falling reservoirs are pushing cities, industry and landowners toward the same underground water.

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Jim Wells County schools urged to meet bus seat belt deadline early
Education

Jim Wells County schools urged to meet bus seat belt deadline early

Jim Wells County districts now face a May 29 seat-belt deadline that could force costly bus retrofits, with Alice, Orange Grove, Premont and San Diego all under pressure.

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Jim Wells County Jail Passes Surprise State Audit, Earns Praise for High Standards
Government

Jim Wells County Jail Passes Surprise State Audit, Earns Praise for High Standards

Jim Wells County Jail passed a surprise state audit just months after being cited for 11 missing cell-check logs, signaling a measurable turnaround for Sheriff Joseph Guy Baker's facility.

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El Paisano Ranch, A Century of Ranching and Community Ties
Community

El Paisano Ranch, A Century of Ranching and Community Ties

El Paisano Ranch is a historic working ranch with acreage in Jim Wells County and neighboring counties, tracing its origins to the early Paisano Grant and sustaining continuous agricultural operation for well than a century. Recent recognition from state agricultural programs and its use as a filming location for major motion picture production activity have renewed public attention, raising questions about local land use, economic opportunity, and preservation of rural heritage.

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Jim Wells County Fairgrounds Serve Community Year Round, Resources Expand
Community

Jim Wells County Fairgrounds Serve Community Year Round, Resources Expand

The Jim Wells County Fair Association maintains the fairgrounds in Alice as a year round community hub, offering the 88th annual fair materials and a range of event resources that matter for local vendors, families and youth. Clear contact information, office hours, admission rules and downloadable forms give residents direct access to bookings, exhibitors, scholarships and other services.

Lisa Park2m read
Orange Grove solar farm brings 130 MW, AT&T VPPA, construction jobs
Business

Orange Grove solar farm brings 130 MW, AT&T VPPA, construction jobs

Enbridge developed a 920-acre solar project in the Orange Grove area that will supply about 130 MW to ERCOT and created construction jobs. The project signals corporate demand for local clean power.

Sarah Chen2m read
Jim Wells County centralizes key voter and county services in Alice
Government

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.

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Alice Opens Texas First Brackish Water Desalination Plant, Boosting Local Resilience
Government

Alice Opens Texas First Brackish Water Desalination Plant, Boosting Local Resilience

The City of Alice and Seven Seas Water Group commissioned a brackish water reverse osmosis desalination plant that can produce up to 2.7 million gallons per day, providing a new drought resilient drinking water source for local residents. The project used a Water as a Service model that required no significant upfront capital from the city, a structure officials say could be replicated by other municipalities facing persistent water scarcity.

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Where to Find Health Care Services in Jim Wells County
Healthcare

Where to Find Health Care Services in Jim Wells County

This article lays out the health care services available to residents of Jim Wells County, including hospitals, clinics, specialty care, behavioral health, and long term care. Knowing where to go for emergencies, urgent needs, and ongoing treatment matters for household safety, travel planning, and protecting family finances.

Lisa Park2m read
Alice High Unified Track Team Advances to Regionals After Brownsville Meet
Education

Alice High Unified Track Team Advances to Regionals After Brownsville Meet

Alice High's Unified Track team earned regional berths at a Brownsville qualifying meet, lifting a program that blends general and special education athletes in UIL-sanctioned competition.

Sarah Chen2m read
Miller Bucs rally from 23-point hole to win district tiebreaker, clinch playoffs
Education

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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