Melissa Trevino

Rural communities in the Coastal Bend are limited due to the lack of public transportation. REAL, Inc. has stepped in over the years to provide people with much-needed rides. Now, they are expanding their hours and adding the REAL Flash program to their fleet of vehicles.

The season of giving continues in Alice with local first responders from across the Coastal Bend made sure every child had a gift under the tree this Christmas.

Three scholarships were presented to local students by the Corpus Christ Black Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Dec. 7. The scholarship totaled to $2,000. Coretta Graham, president of the Black Chamber of Commerce, presented the scholarships to A’Marie Alief Pollard, Lethaniel Johnson, and Malina Johnson.

“The lighting of the tree means a lot to a lot of people, it's unity, it's people coming together,” Corpus Christ resident Nancy Gonzales said.

San Diego football head coach Bo Ochoa is one win away from 100 in his career.

Stephen Estrada, CBC Dean of Enrollment, assists CBC student Jesus A. Garcia through the FAFSA process.

Melissa Trevino is your neighborhood reporter for Alice and the western viewing areas.

Melissa Trevino is your neighborhood reporter for Alice and the western viewing areas.

"But I think the children need something to show them there's somebody loves them and cares for them,” said 91-year-old Annie Geffert. She donated 27 dolls to kids in the foster care system.

Melissa Trevino is your neighborhood reporter for Alice and the western viewing areas.