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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...
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...
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