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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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Alice High tennis banquet honors Coyotes for strong season
Education

Alice High tennis banquet honors Coyotes for strong season

Alice High’s tennis banquet capped a season marked by Anna Teixeira’s third-place district medal and a boys doubles consolation win by Gavin Sendejo and Juan Canales.

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Jim Wells County commissioners approve key measures, share community updates Friday
Government

Jim Wells County commissioners approve key measures, share community updates Friday

Freight trains are now moving through Jim Wells County at up to 60 mph, while new alerts and online court records aim to keep residents informed.

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Orange Grove faces Lytle in UIL regional semifinal baseball series
Education

Orange Grove faces Lytle in UIL regional semifinal baseball series

Orange Grove’s run has Jim Wells County circling Kenedy again, with a regional semifinal against Lytle one series away from the state conversation.

Lisa Park2m read
Alice ISD student wins migrant award, gets year of college tuition
Education

Alice ISD student wins migrant award, gets year of college tuition

Emily Fraga’s award brought a full year of tuition and a direct step to UTRGV, spotlighting how Alice ISD’s migrant support can open college doors.

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Alice ISD honors staff for Teacher Appreciation Week recognition
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Alice ISD honors staff for Teacher Appreciation Week recognition

Alice ISD singled out 10 staffers from Schallert, Noonan, Dubose and Alice High School during Teacher Appreciation Week, spotlighting the people who keep campuses moving.

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Second suspect arrested in Orange Grove burglary investigation
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Second suspect arrested in Orange Grove burglary investigation

A second arrest moved the Orange Grove burglary case forward and signaled investigators were still building the county case. Residents now know one suspect had been wanted and another has been taken into custody.

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Jim Wells County backs Coastal Bend Lemonade Day for young entrepreneurs
Community

Jim Wells County backs Coastal Bend Lemonade Day for young entrepreneurs

Jim Wells County backed a free June 20 Lemonade Day program that will teach 1,200 Coastal Bend kids budgeting, branding and business basics.

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Jim Wells County sets early voting sites for May 26 runoff
Government

Jim Wells County sets early voting sites for May 26 runoff

Early voting opens May 18 at familiar sites in Alice, Orange Grove, Premont and San Diego, with the Alice elections office staying open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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High-risk shooting suspect captured in Premont after 48-hour manhunt
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High-risk shooting suspect captured in Premont after 48-hour manhunt

Damian Rodriguez was taken alive in Premont after a 48-hour manhunt that brought nearly 100 officers and agents into the city. No officers were hurt, and a loaded AR-15 was recovered.

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Alice High School briefs parents on early college, dual credit options
Education

Alice High School briefs parents on early college, dual credit options

Alice High School told families how dual credit could trim college costs, and early college could carry some freshmen as far as 60 credit hours before graduation.

Lisa Park2m read
Jim Wells County worker seriously hurt in Alice equipment accident
Government

Jim Wells County worker seriously hurt in Alice equipment accident

A Precinct 1 worker was trapped when equipment started in an Alice bin, and he was flown to Corpus Christi with a serious leg injury.

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Alice ISD wins H-E-B statewide education award, receives $50,000
Education

Alice ISD wins H-E-B statewide education award, receives $50,000

Alice ISD’s $50,000 H-E-B honor could ripple well beyond bragging rights, giving a small district new room to support students and staff.

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De La Cruz honors Alice WWII veteran Francisco Ybanez near 103rd birthday
Community

De La Cruz honors Alice WWII veteran Francisco Ybanez near 103rd birthday

Francisco Ybanez, an Alice veteran nearing 103, was honored by Monica De La Cruz for a war record that took him from Fort Sam Houston to Okinawa and home to Jim Wells County.

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Coastal Bend College launches tuition aid for Jim Wells County students
Education

Coastal Bend College launches tuition aid for Jim Wells County students

Coastal Bend College’s new last-dollar Promise can erase leftover tuition for eligible Jim Wells County students after aid. Alice seniors say it could make college feel real.

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Jim Wells County Juvenile Board to discuss fees, drug court, transportation issues
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Jim Wells County Juvenile Board to discuss fees, drug court, transportation issues

A $100 jump in juvenile attorney fees was on the table as Jim Wells County weighed a drug court and fixes for getting youths to hearings in Alice.

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Jen visits Jim Wells County, meets GOP Co-Chairman during primary voting
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Jen visits Jim Wells County, meets GOP Co-Chairman during primary voting

Jen’s stop in Jim Wells County put a spotlight on Charlie Ragland and the local GOP’s Election Day push in a county where turnout stayed low at 9.43%.

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San Diego Lady Vaqueros blank Hebbronville twice in playoff softball
Education

San Diego Lady Vaqueros blank Hebbronville twice in playoff softball

San Diego’s Lady Vaqueros stacked 10-0 and 15-0 shutouts over Hebbronville, turning a playoff series into a statement for Jim Wells County.

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TAMUK launches skilled trades program at Benavides High School
Education

TAMUK launches skilled trades program at Benavides High School

Benavides High School students will soon train in carpentry, electrical work and HVAC, with TAMUK linking the program to regional jobs and certifications.

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San Diego ISD Superintendent Dr. Rodrigo Peña retires after career of gains
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San Diego ISD Superintendent Dr. Rodrigo Peña retires after career of gains

Dr. Rodrigo Peña’s retirement comes as San Diego ISD posts its best STAAR results since 2012 and a districtwide B, raising the stakes for the next superintendent.

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Free water testing event scheduled for Benavides and Alice residents
Healthcare

Free water testing event scheduled for Benavides and Alice residents

Benavides and Alice families got a free chance to test well water as Orange Grove’s groundwater warnings spread across Jim Wells County.

Lisa Park2m read
Orange Grove junior Freitag qualifies for state in tennis, track
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Orange Grove junior Freitag qualifies for state in tennis, track

Orange Grove junior Rylee Freitag will play state tennis in San Antonio, then run state track in Austin a week later. She did it while anchoring two record-breaking relays.

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Jim Wells County Fair Ag Day gives students hands-on agriculture lessons
Education

Jim Wells County Fair Ag Day gives students hands-on agriculture lessons

Fourth graders at the Jim Wells County Fair Ag Day got a close look at livestock, crops and equipment in Alice, where agriculture still powers jobs and sales across Jim Wells County.

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San Diego house fire kills resident, damages two homes on West St. Charles
Community

San Diego house fire kills resident, damages two homes on West St. Charles

Smiley Briones was a familiar face in San Diego, and his death in a West St. Charles house fire left two damaged homes and an open investigation.

Sarah Chen2m read
Jim Wells County first responders train for mass-casualty disaster response
Healthcare

Jim Wells County first responders train for mass-casualty disaster response

A staged 18-wheeler crash into an Orange Grove music event tested how fast Jim Wells County crews could triage victims and keep chaos from spreading.

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San Diego High School mariachi group wins top honors at state contest
Education

San Diego High School mariachi group wins top honors at state contest

San Diego High School’s Mariachi Azul y Oro brought home top honors at the TAME state contest, lifting Jim Wells County onto a statewide stage.

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Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office honors correctional officers for National Recognition Week
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Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office honors correctional officers for National Recognition Week

At the 88-bed jail in Alice, Jim Wells County marked recognition week for officers who handle inmate safety, transport and intake under constant pressure.

Marcus Williams2m read
Orange Grove resident raises well contamination concerns amid water dispute
Healthcare

Orange Grove resident raises well contamination concerns amid water dispute

James Byrn says his Orange Grove well has been trapping rising solids for four weeks, deepening fears that the local aquifer problem is reaching private homes.

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CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice earns A grade for patient safety
Healthcare

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice earns A grade for patient safety

An A from Leapfrog gives Alice families a clear signal that local care is being judged on safety, infection prevention and harm reduction close to home.

Lisa Park2m read
Jim Wells County breaks ground on $9.6 million flood fix project
Government

Jim Wells County breaks ground on $9.6 million flood fix project

K-Bar residents who have watched water sit for days after 4-inch rains saw work begin on a $9.6 million drainage fix meant to keep streets passable.

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