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$20 Million Lithium Plant Launches in Texas, Promising Jobs and Energy Independence
EnergyX has launched its Project Lonestar lithium demonstration plant at TexAmericas Center, investing $20 million into the new facility. The plant will focus on extracting lithium, a key material use...
Mar 30, 2026
Sneaker Ball Raises Funds to Support Hundreds of Foster Children in San Angelo
The WHIT Program hosted its fourth annual Sneaker Ball on March 26 at the Cactus Hotel, raising money to support tutoring for foster children. The event included dinner, auctions, and a sneaker contes...
Mar 30, 2026
Could Parts of New Mexico Become Texas? Lawmakers Explore Bold Proposal
Texas lawmakers are being asked to study the possibility of adding two New Mexico counties-Lea and Roosevelt-to the state. State Rep. Carl Tepper says some officials in those counties have expressed f...
Mar 30, 2026
Gas Prices Climb for Fourth Straight Week in Texas-Relief Not in Sight
Gas prices in Texas have now risen for four straight weeks, with the average cost reaching $3.61 per gallon, according to AAA Texas. Prices are being driven by high crude oil costs near $100 a barrel ...
Mar 30, 2026
Texas Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Massive $61.5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
A Texas man, Robert "Bobby" Leon Smith III, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for running a $61.5 million Medicare fraud scheme. Prosecutors say Smith used fake or purchased doctor's orders to ...
Mar 30, 2026
San Angelo Honors Vietnam Veterans with Emotional Ceremony and "Passing of the Torch"
A 67-year-old Ballinger man, Agapito Sanchez Martinez, has died after a crash involving a tractor-truck on U.S. 67 in Irion County Thursday evening. Investigators say Martinez was driving a Chevrolet ...
Mar 30, 2026
"Saddle Up Downtown" Brings Rodeo Spirit, Shopping, and Prizes to San Angelo
Downtown San Angelo Inc. is gearing up for the 2026 San Angelo Rodeo with a rodeo-themed shopping event called "Saddle Up Downtown" on April 2. The event will feature local businesses offering special...
Mar 30, 2026
Ballinger Man Killed in Fiery Crash with Tractor-Trailer on U.S. 67
A 67-year-old Ballinger man, Agapito Sanchez Martinez, has died after a crash involving a tractor-truck on U.S. 67 in Irion County Thursday evening. Investigators say Martinez was driving a Chevrolet ...
Mar 30, 2026
Texas Sitting on $11 Billion in Unclaimed Money-Here's How to See If It's Yours
Texas officials say nearly $11 billion in unclaimed property is waiting to be claimed, and it could belong to current or former residents. Kevin Lyons with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts say...
Mar 24, 2026
San Angelo Police Chief Sounds Alarm on Staffing Shortage Amid Rise in Violent Crime
San Angelo Police Chief Travis Griffith is urging residents to apply for positions with the police department as the city faces a spike in violent crime and a staffing shortage. Speaking after the fat...
Mar 24, 2026
