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

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 ...

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Jim Wells County centralizes key voter and county services in Alice

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 cont...

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Business

Alice Chamber maintains public calendar for business and community events

Alice Chamber maintains public calendar for business and community events

The Alice Hub City Chamber maintains a month-by-month public calendar of meetings, ribbon-cuttings and mixers that helps...

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Community

Alice's origins and role in Jim Wells County explained

Alice's origins and role in Jim Wells County explained

A concise history of Alice traces its origins, naming, location, and civic development. That context helps residents und...

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Government

Jim Wells Juvenile Board to discuss county youth services January 20

Jim Wells Juvenile Board to discuss county youth services January 20

The Jim Wells County Juvenile Board will meet Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. in the county courtroom to review agenda items relevant ...

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Government

Intoxication crash kills Alice woman, driver arrested in Jim Wells County

Intoxication crash kills Alice woman, driver arrested in Jim Wells County

An Alice woman is killed after a single-vehicle crash in Jim Wells County; troopers arrest the driver on intoxication ma...

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Government

Regional water pact links Alice, Beeville, Mathis and Corpus Christi

Regional water pact links Alice, Beeville, Mathis and Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi and nearby Alice, Beeville and Mathis approved a resource-sharing pact for water and wastewater planning....

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Community

Alice courthouse anchors county history and community resources

Alice courthouse anchors county history and community resources

Local archives, courthouse records and small museums hold Jim Wells County history and vital documents residents use for...

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Community

Jim Wells Habitat Fundraiser Raises Support for Affordable Housing

Jim Wells Habitat Fundraiser Raises Support for Affordable Housing

A community fundraiser for Jim Wells Habitat for Humanity took place Saturday evening at the Merchants Building on the J...

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Government

Alice bans routine lawn watering under Stage 3 restrictions

Alice bans routine lawn watering under Stage 3 restrictions

The city of Alice prohibited routine lawn watering for most residents; edible gardens and fruit trees may be watered by ...

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Business

Payne Auto Group buys Team Chevrolet GMC in Alice, Texas

Payne Auto Group buys Team Chevrolet GMC in Alice, Texas

Payne Auto Group purchased Team Chevrolet GMC in Alice on Jan. 12, keeping the dealership in place and transferring the ...

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Government

Alice approves senior apartments to replace derelict hospital

Alice approves senior apartments to replace derelict hospital

City council approved a resolution to support demolishing a long-vacant hospital for senior affordable apartments. The p...

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Government

Jim Wells County Commissioners held special meeting; residents can view livestream

Jim Wells County Commissioners held special meeting; residents can view livestream

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court held a special session and streamed the meeting online. Residents can review the po...

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Education

Alice Lady Coyotes win Sinton invitational to open season

Alice Lady Coyotes win Sinton invitational to open season

Alice Lady Coyotes won the Sinton invitational on Jan. 10, claiming first place and giving the program an early boost fo...

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Education

Orange Grove visits Santa Gertrudis after dominant wins, momentum high

Orange Grove visits Santa Gertrudis after dominant wins, momentum high

Orange Grove and Santa Gertrudis met Friday after each posted lopsided victories; the matchup mattered for momentum, loc...

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Education

Alice Lady Coyotes honor teammate in emotional home court celebration

Alice Lady Coyotes honor teammate in emotional home court celebration

Alice Lady Coyotes honored #24 Ariel Lichtenberger in an emotional game that drew strong community support and highlight...

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Education

Former Agua Dulce teacher faces child sexual assault charges in Alice court

Former Agua Dulce teacher faces child sexual assault charges in Alice court

A former Agua Dulce teacher appeared in 105th District Court on charges of sexual assault of a child; the investigation ...

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Community

Freer Animal Neglect Case: What Jim Wells County Residents Need

Freer Animal Neglect Case: What Jim Wells County Residents Need

Residents will learn the key facts of a Jan. 6 welfare check in Freer that led to the rescue of five dogs and the discov...

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Education

Premont ISD honors officers in Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Premont ISD honors officers in Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Premont ISD held Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Jan. 10 to thank campus and local officers. It highlights the district...

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Government

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court Holds January 9th Regular Meeting

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court Holds January 9th Regular Meeting

The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court met at the courthouse on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with the sessio...

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Government

Two Detainees Captured After Escape Near FM 1930 and FM 1352

Two Detainees Captured After Escape Near FM 1930 and FM 1352

Two people who escaped custody after being detained at the Falfurrias checkpoint were found hiding in brush near the int...

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Government

Sen. Hinojosa Announces Re-Election Run Highlighting Jim Wells Premont Bypass

Sen. Hinojosa Announces Re-Election Run Highlighting Jim Wells Premont Bypass

Sen. Hinojosa announced he is running for re-election, stressing infrastructure and economic development with a focus on...

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Education

Mandatory Orange Grove cheer and mascot meeting raises access and safety questions

Mandatory Orange Grove cheer and mascot meeting raises access and safety questions

Orange Grove High School held a mandatory cheer and mascot tryout meeting on Jan. 12. The meeting and January-February a...

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Business

Vacant 0.14-Acre Lot Listed in Alice for $17,000

Vacant 0.14-Acre Lot Listed in Alice for $17,000

A vacant residential lot at 206 Scott Street (Lot 11) in Alice was listed online and last updated January 8, 2026, with ...

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Healthcare

New Alice-made supplement targets dry eye and glare protection

New Alice-made supplement targets dry eye and glare protection

An Alice-made supplement claims to relieve dry-eye symptoms and reduce glare; locals should weigh potential benefits, ev...

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Community

Over 30 Attend Jim Wells County WPS and Auxin Training

Over 30 Attend Jim Wells County WPS and Auxin Training

A Worker Protection Standard and auxin herbicide training drew well over 30 local producers and workers on January 16, 2...

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Government

Alice Police introduce Versaterm text alert system for 9-1-1 calls

Alice Police introduce Versaterm text alert system for 9-1-1 calls

Alice police rolled out Versaterm to send texts after 9-1-1 calls; it provides officer names, arrival times and case upd...

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Education

Alice ISD posts updated high school athletics schedules for winter

Alice ISD posts updated high school athletics schedules for winter

Alice ISD updated varsity and junior varsity schedules Jan. 7; residents should check the official athletics page for ga...

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Community

Jim Wells County Fairgrounds Serve Community Year Round, Resources Expand

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 88t...

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