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West Texas winery adapts to hot and dry weather
CHRISTOVAL, Texas — Bart and Wendi Neff, the owners of Christoval Winery, are deeply involved in the science of wine making. The former graduated from Texas Tech University with a doctorate in organic chemistry. Though the vineyard's team plants varieties that thrive in the West Texas heat, Bart said...
Former Texas governor will participate in West Texas Legislative Summit
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Former Texas governor and US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will be a speaker at the West Texas Legislative Summit, the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce announced late Tuesday. The Chamber and honorary co-hosts Congressman August Pfluger, Texas Sen. Charles Perry and Texas Rep. Drew...
Abilene PD says man, woman died in possible murder/suicide
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Police Department says it is investigating the deaths of a man and a woman as a murder/suicide. Police say just before 2 a.m. Wednesday, officers were called to a home in the 5200 block of South 7th Street for an injured person. They found a man and a woman laying in the front yard of the home with apparent gunshot wounds.
SAFD responds to structure fire on city's northwest side
SAN ANGELO, Texas — San Angelo Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire on private property on Industry Street, off West 14th Street in northwest San Angelo Wednesday morning. A San Angelo Police Department Drone Unit member was at the scene, as well. The San Angelo FD said...
New tradesman plumber training program launched at Howard College San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Howard College San Angelo announced the launch of its new tradesman plumber training program, set to begin in August. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled plumbing professionals and provide students with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in the plumbing industry.
Shed fire erupts on Avenue S
A homeowner’s shed went up in flames on Monday, July 16. Local police and fire departments responded to a fire in the backyard of 313 West Avenue S. Police were dispatched shortly before noon and the fire department had the fire put out in about 10 minutes, according to one police officer.
Abilene Christian professor's rodent species discovery featured in new children's book
ABILENE, Texas — An Abilene Christian University biology professor's rodent species discovery has been featured in a section of a new children’s book about recently discovered mammals. Dr. Tom Lee, Department of Biology professor; Amy Scott (2010), then an ACU biology student; and Carlos Boada, a Pontificia Universidad...
Downtown Abilene gift store celebrates 20 years in the Key City
ABILENE, Texas — Downtown Abilene book, gift and gourmet shop, Texas Star Trading Company, corner of Cypress and North 2nd streets is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the Key City. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22 with a chance for guests to...
Man cuts himself with box cutter when Brownwood PD officers try to arrest him
BROWNWOOD, Texas — Brownwood Police Department officers had to deploy stabilized bean bag rounds to stop a 62-year-old man from continuing to harm himself by cutting his own body with a box cutter. On Monday afternoon, BPD officers were dispatched to the State of Texas Parole Office in the...
SUV driver injured in rollover crash
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The driver of an SUV was taken to Shannon Medical Center after he was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash at Bell and Magnolia streets Monday afternoon. San Angelo Police Department Officer Younts said it was unknown what caused the crash. "I don't know right...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: San Angelo Fire Chief Patrick Brody offers advice to graduating recruits
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Dylan Simkins, Clayton Pfluger, Brandon Holden, Chatta Russell Jr., Dominic Blevins and Tobin Halfast all joined the ranks of San Angelo's bravest Friday afternoon at McNease Convention Center.
Randy Rogers speaks about music, touring, 'Hold My Beer, Volume Four' with Jane Ha
CHRISTOVAL, Texas — Cooper's in Christoval isn't just a barbecue joint, the family-owned business also has live music on most weekends. Most recently, The Randy Rogers Band took the stage at Cooper's. But, before the show, Rogers spoke with FOX West Texas.
Give a pint, get a pint (of ice cream) at the Guns and Hoses blood drive
ABILENE, Texas — Are you team Guns or team Hoses?. You can choose to donate blood in the name of either the Abilene Police Department (the Guns) or the Abilene Fire Department (the Hoses) at the annual Guns and Hoses blood drive. The event is Tuesday-Wednesday at either the...
UPDATE: Two suspects arrested after manhunt, TGCSO says
TOM GREEN COUNTY, Texas — UPDATE (2:26 p.m. Tuesday): Michael D. Pacheco, 37, was arrested after another lengthy manhunt, the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office said Monday afternoon. Pacheco was charged with a murder warrant out of New Mexico, but additional charges will be forthcoming. Gloria Jaramillo, 36, has...
Customs and Border Protection drone goes down in field off S. Gas Plant Road in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas — A Customs and Border Protection drone went down in a field along S. Gas Plant Road in south San Angelo Sunday afternoon. A Texas DPS trooper told us the aircraft, which appears to be an MQ-9 Predator B unmanned drone, crashed at about 3 p.m. and that there were no injuries.
Dallas County Judge says Biden should look at data and make decision on staying in race ASAP
DALLAS — There is a lot of talk about President Joe Biden’s political future. Will the President be the Democratic nominee after the Democratic National Convention in August? Some Democrats have said the President should abandon his re-election bid. But Biden is saying he is staying in the race to finish the job he started in 2021.
Ozona to hold 4th annual Freedom Fest
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The celebration will feature games, vendors and live music. There will also be a horseless goat roping event and a cornhole tournament. FOX West Texas spoke to the founder of the event, who says while Ozona has always had an Independence Day celebration, he wanted to try something a little different.
Downtown roadway stripes to be painted
SAN ANGELO, Texas — A contract has been signed by the city of San Angelo to paint stripes on downtown’s roadways. The striping will involve a new center line and new parking stalls. These new stalls will include more ADA accessible spaces. The city will notify residents when work is set to begin. The city is currently waiting for the contractor to confirm their schedule.
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