First responders, community gather to say goodnight to child abuse

First responders, community gather to say goodnight to child abuse

Police cars and fire trucks packed the parking lot at Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center Wednesday night, but they weren’t there for an emergency.

COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR CANDELIGHT VIGIL TO HONOR CHILDREN AND RAISE AWARENESS DURING CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH - Alice Echo News Journal

By Pete VasquezPvasquez@cherryroad.com On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Brush Country CASA, the Department of Family and Protective Services, and the Jim Wells Child Welfare Board came together for a moving Candlelight Vigil outside the Jim Wells County Courthouse. The vigil, which began at 6 p.m., was held to honor and support the children in our community and to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. A large crowd of communi…