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First Baptist Dallas church fire classified as 'undetermined'; Sanctuary will be demolished if it is ruled unstable, officials say
DALLAS — Plumes of black smoke were seen rising through the Downtown Dallas skyline Friday evening. Dallas Fire Rescue (DFR) responded to a fourth-alarm fire just after 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Dallas Church at 1707 San Jacinto St. When firefighters arrived, they were met with heavy smoke and immediately started attacking the blaze. Officials said at least 100 firefighters were on scene for more than three hours.
Good 'Sam'aritan receives lifesaving award from San Angelo PD, San Angelo Police Officers Coalition
SAN ANGELO, Texas — A Good Samaritan was presented with a lifesaving award by the San Angelo Police Department and San Angelo Police Officers Coalition Friday in recognition for saving a juvenile from ending their life. "It was on a Tuesday in May of this year, a gentleman by...
One of the pioneers of downtown San Angelo's revitalization has died
BREVARD, Fla. — A pioneer of the revitalization of downtown San Angelo has died. Luther Rodney "Rod" Bridgman, 78, of Titusville, Florida, died July 13, after a brief illness. According to an online obituary, Bridgman and his wife, Dennise, retired in San Angelo in 1999, where his dream of...
North Texas juvenile kills stepfather to stop him from assaulting his mother, officials say
LILLIAN, Texas — A North Texas juvenile shot and killed his 48-year-old stepfather Wednesday night while trying to stop the man from assaulting his mother, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said they received a 911 call from the juvenile saying he shot his dad....
Here's what's being affected in West Texas by the global tech outage
TEXAS, USA — As the world is trying to recover from a global technical outage, many services and businesses in West Texas are unable to perform certain tasks requiring technology including accepting payments. Here's what was (or still is) affected:. TRAVEL. In the early morning hours Friday, airlines grounded...
COSA: City services that require technology use, including Water Customer Service affected by nationwide tech issues
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Because of current nationwide technology issues, the City of San Angelo says services at its Water Customer Service division are currently unavailable. All other services that require the use of technology will be limited Friday. This includes paying water bills in person, online and over...
Celebrate cowboys and Buffalo Soldiers with Fort Concho
SAN ANGELO, Texas — If you’re looking for family-friendly fun this month, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark has you covered. The free events are perfect for the history buffs and art lovers in your family. The fort is celebrating National Cowboy Day in the Quartermaster Building with entertainment...
Anson ISD employee arrested on possession, promotion of child pornography
ABILENE, Texas — An Anson Independent School District was arrested on charges of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child, the Abilene Police Department said Thursday. On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the APD's Cyber Crimes, with the assistance of the Anson Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations...
Car backs out of driveway into pickup truck's path in north San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Three people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Raney Street Thursday afternoon. San Angelo Police Department Officer Bradshaw said a pickup truck with three people inside was traveling westbound in the 2100 block of Raney Street. A car was backing out...
Two killed in motorcycle crash near De Leon
COMANCHE COUNTY, Texas — Two women were killed Tuesday after being thrown from a tri-wheel motorcycle. A Texas Department of Public Safety crash report says Leslie Renae Mitchell, 54, of De Leon, was driving a Can-Am Spyder F3 south of FM 1496 when she drove across the oncoming northbound lane and into the shoulder, crossing a private driveway.
West Texas Weekend events, July 19-21
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. 8 a.m. - Abilene Youth Sports Authority Jon Smith Memorial Showcase, Dodge Jones...
Splash pad at Unidad Park set to reopen to the public this weekend
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The All-Tex Irrigation Splash Pad at Unidad Park, 3245 Vista Del Arroyo, will reopen to the public this weekend. The City of San Angelo said it will update the public once a time and date are finalized. The information will be posted on the City’s website at cosatx.us/News and the City’s social media accounts.
Donate blood for a chance to win a new car
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Vitalant blood center is giving away a new car to a random donor. Donors are automatically entered into the raffle when they give blood. The new car is valued at up to $30,000. The raffle was created to encourage donations to stanch a dire blood...
Mother of 14-year-old boy gunned down in front of his San Antonio home speaks out
SAN ANTONIO — Instead of celebrating her son’s 15th birthday, a mother was lighting candles and calling for justice Wednesday night. Samantha Servin is a mom of four. But her only boy was Timothy Chavez. “At home it’s me and my daughters and him," she said. "He was...
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