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5-year-old boy at center of AMBER Alert found
A boy at the center of an AMBER Alert was found Friday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. An AMBER Alert was issued for a 5-year-old boy who was last seen in northwest Houston on Thursday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS said the...
Qualifying Concho Valley veterans can get more housing, utility help
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Concho Valley Community Action Agency (CVCAA) received two grants from the Texas Veterans Commission for programs to help West Texas servicemembers and veterans. Both programs are open to active duty servicemembers, veterans of all discharge statuses and lengths of service and their surviving spouses.
West Texas farm land remains dry as Coastal Bend farmers recover from Beryl
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Wharton County Extension Agent Corrie Bowen said farmers in his area expect record-breaking cotton production. However, Hurricane Beryl dealt a significant blow to the corn crop. Meanwhile, farmers in West Texas are in a prolonged drought. Doug Wilde, a cotton grower, said he can only...
DNA finally links biological parents with baby's body found in 1980
ST AUGUSTA, Minn. — Stearns County officials announced they're closing a decades-old cold case after a recent review of DNA evidence. According to a statement from the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, the case stems from the discovery of an infant's body just feet off a roadway in St. Augusta, Minnesota, on April 3, 1980. Sheriff's officials said investigators were able to use DNA taken from the full-term, live-born baby, identified as Baby Jane Doe, and finally determine the identities of both of her parents.
West Texas Weekend events, July 12-14
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. 7 a.m. - Connect Over Coffee, The Branch Coffeehouse, 742 Garza Ave. -...
No injuries reported in crash near downtown San Angelo Thursday afternoon
SAN ANGELO, Texas — No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash near downtown San Angelo Thursday afternoon. San Angelo Police Department Officer Bradshaw said two vehicles were traveling north on South Koenigheim Street next to each other. "The suspect vehicle was a gray Toyota Corolla. She made an...
Current, former Rambelles to compete at Paris Olympics
PARIS, France — Current and former Angelo State University Rambelles Fatoumata Kabo and Daisy Osakue will compete in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics for their home country of Italy in August. Kabo, a studio art major from Carpenedolo, Italy, will run in the 4x400-meter relay. Osakue, of Turin, Italy,...
City of San Angelo to host job fair
SAN ANGELO, Texas — If you’re looking for a new challenge, the City of San Angelo might be the place for you. The city is holding a job fair to fill its 30 open positions. There will also be on-site interviews being conducted. Both administrative and maintenance worker...
Baby Dolls adult entertainment club catches fire in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to a fire at the Baby Dolls adult entertainment club in Fort Worth on Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to the building in the 3600 block of Highway 157 around 9 a.m. and say they noticed the back wall of the club collapsed shortly after they arrived, followed by a total building collapse.
Donation drive started for Abilene fire victims
SAN ANGELO, Texas — As FOX West Texas reported Monday, July 9, a fire erupted at an Abilene apartment complex at about three in the morning. The fire resulted in heavy damages and the displacement of Spanish Arms residents along with 8 veterans. One Abilene organization has started a...
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