Alice Echo-News Journal

08/25/2026

Two Premont senior students are putting their STEM knowledge to work and taking on a real-world engineering challenge in the classroom.

By Pete Vasquez [email protected]

08/25/2026

A report of gunfire during a birthday party led to the arrest of a man Saturday evening, Aug. 22, according to a press release from the Duval County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, August 25.

By Pete Vasquez [email protected]

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Join the Boys & Girls Club of Alice for the 32nd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner featuring keynote speaker Anthony “Spud” Webb! 🏀⭐

📅 Thursday, August 27
📍 Jim Wells County Fairgrounds
🚪 Doors open at 6 PM | 🍽️ Dinner at 7 PM

⭐ Reserve your table and support the youth of our community!

📞 Call today to reserve your table!
361-664-2282 | 361-701-5013 | 361-701-6999

💙 Great food. Great cause. A great night supporting our kids!

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

One year ago, we made Vela Plaza on Main Street home and we want to celebrate with everyone who has supported us along the way!

Come see us THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

📅 August 29 | 11 AM–1 PM
📍 1165 E. Main St. — Vela Plaza

🌭 FREE hot dogs • 🥤 drinks • 🍿 popcorn
🎶 Music • 🎁 prizes & giveaways

🚗 Drive-thru or walk-thru everyone is welcome!

Thank you, Alice, for continuing to support our local businesses. It truly means so much! 📰

Come grab lunch and celebrate ONE YEAR with us! 🎉

08/24/2026

It is with a heavy heart that the Alice Independent School District announces the passing of longtime Board Member Cirilo “Ciro” Zamora, a dedicated servant of the district and community.

By Pete Vasquez [email protected]

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Great ribbon-cutting ceremony at H.E.B. Friday morning celebrating their remodeling at 1115 E. Main St. The customer appreciation portion will continue until 4pm today.

08/20/2026

NEW PHONE NUMBER ANNOUNCED FOR JIM WELLS COUNTY PRECINCT #1 COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

Residents and constituents who need to contact the office are being asked to update their records. The Precinct 1 Commissioner's Office has transitioned to a new phone number 361-668-5760.
Constituents are encouraged to save the new number and remove the old number from their phones and contact lists to avoid confusion. Whether you need to contact the office with a question, concern or matter involving the precinct, 361-668-5760 is now the number to keep on hand. The Commissioner's Office thanks the constituents for their patience during the transition to the new phone system.