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Transit agencies to receive new funds
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Concho Valley Transit in San Angelo and Abilene’s CityLink are two of the public transit agencies in Texas that will be supported by $156 million in funding. The money comes from the Texas Transportation Commission and a federal grant won by TxDOT. The funds will be used by agencies across the lone star state for intercity connections and new services. The funding will also be used by transit agencies to build new facilities, including a new transit facility in San Angelo. Abilene’s transit facilities will also be updated using these funds.
Cypress Street Improvement Project starts Monday at North 5th
ABILENE, Texas — The North 5th Street intersection reconstruction will be added to Phase 1 of the Cypress Street Improvement Project, beginning Monday, Aug. 5. As a result, the North 5th and Cypress intersection will be closed for the duration of Phase 1, which is expected to be completed by early October.
USA Olympics women's rugby shines light on the sport and there's a Dallas team women can join
DALLAS — The U.S. women's Rugby Sevens team had never even made it to the Olympic semifinals before. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, that all changed – and in movie-esque fashion. The way Dallas Rugby Football Club (DRFC) Women's Vice President Haley Hunter put it: "They woke the sleeping giant in rugby."
Abilene man causing disturbance at family's home shot by police after refusing to drop weapons
ABILENE, Texas — A 39-year-old Abilene man is dead after refusing to drop weapons and advancing towards an Abilene Police officer Thursday evening. At around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, APD responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home in the 3800 block of North 9th Street in north Abilene.
Final summer 2024 concert for San Angelo Community Band set for Aug. 5
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The San Angelo Community Band is presenting the final concert of its 2024 summer series at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, 4522 College Hills Blvd. "Summer Dances" will be held in the church's Life Center and is free and...
Free 19th century penmanship class set for Aug. 13
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Fort Concho National Historic Landmark is hosting a free 19th century penmanship class from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, in Officers’ Quarters 8, 215 E. Avenue D. All materials for the class, which is open to anyone 10-years-old and up, will be provided. The...
West Texas Weekend events, Aug. 2-4
TEXAS, USA — You've heard people say, "There's nothing to do in town." Here is a list of events happening in San Angelo, Abilene and beyond to do with your friends and family. BIG COUNTRY. FRIDAY. 9:30 a.m. - Wilderness Survival Hike, Lake Brownwood State Park, 200 State Hwy...
Viral video shows boat loose on Texas highway, flying down roadway
SAN ANTONIO — A viral video on social media shows a boat unhooking from a vehicle and flying down a Texas highway. The video was posted Thursday morning by "Dallas Texas TV" on "X" formerly known as "Twitter." The video starts with a singular boat traveling down a San...
Local organization aids the community with supplies
SAN ANGELO, Texas — These supplies won’t be on the shelf for long, if one organization has anything to do with it. Keepers of Hope is a non-profit housed in the Galilee Community Development in San Angelo. Keepers of Hope specializes in supporting agencies and non-profits by gathering and even delivering resources and supplies to the organizations that need them. And leadership at keepers of hope says the mission is deeper than that.
Bronte Community Blood Drive planned in support of resident Ron Cooper, who is fighting leukemia
BRONTE, Texas — A Bronte Community Blood Drive is planned for noon Friday in support of Ron Cooper, who is battling leukemia. Donors will receive a T-shirt, Chick-fil-A and McDonald's coupons and an entry for a chance to win a $10,000 prepaid gift card. The drive will be from...
Keller ISD does an about-face after telling seniors to remove pro-Trump parking spaces
KELLER, Texas — After instructing at least two students to repaint or remove their pro-Trump senior parking spaces for the year, the Keller Independent School District has told the pair that they can retain their artwork, a district spokesperson said on Wednesday. Now is the time for seniors within...
Lubbock Police Chief asks for public's help IDing mother of newborn found in dumpster
LUBBOCK, Texas — After a newborn baby was found in a Lubbock dumpster, Lubbock Police are asking for the public's help identifying the infant's mother. Lubbock Police Chief Seth Herman held a media briefing Wednesday afternoon to give an update on the progress of the investigation. He said the baby was found at around 4 a.m. July 20 in the 2700 block of East 3rd Street in Lubbock.
Abilene PD K9 officers win awards at US Police Canine Association Region 25 certifications
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Abilene Police Department K9 officers received several awards at the United States Police Canine Association Region 25 certifications earlier this summer in Wichita Falls. Awards for APD K9 teams include:. K9 Barco with partner Officer Cox. Top 20 out of nearly 60 narcotics canines for...
Texas lawmakers convene for legislative summit
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Legislators from both the Texas Senate and House of Representatives met at ASU’s C.J. Davidson Center for the annual legislative summit on Tuesday, July 30. The summit consisted of panels with 4 lawmakers and a moderator. Topics covered energy production, resources and more, but...
'Darth Vader' house in Houston is back on the market
HOUSTON — Want to live in Darth Vader’s head? You can in West University. The so-called "Darth Vader house" is back on the market. According to the listing on both Zillow and Houston Association of Realtors, the home in West University is for sale for $3,750,000. If you’re wondering, according to Zillow, the estimated monthly mortgage payments would be $25,571.
UPDATE: San Angelo Police say man arrested for DWI after crashing pickup truck into his own home
SAN ANGELO, Texas — UPDATE (10:35 a.m. July 31): The San Angelo Police Department says the man who crashed a pickup truck in to his own home in the 100 block of West Avenue J late Tuesday has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, second. The Tom Green County...
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