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New details to be released on US airman killed by Florida deputy Thursday
ATLANTA — New details were shared Thursday surrounding the shooting death of an Atlanta airman by a Florida deputy earlier in May. Civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and the family spokes at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, where 23-year-old U.S. Airman Roger Fortson will be buried on Friday.
San Angelo ISD hosts first-ever student art showcase
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Art of all mediums, created by about 250 San Angelo Independent School District students, will be on display for two days in May. The inaugural SAISD Student Art Showcase includes the art of students in kindergarten-12th grades who have created art of all mediums. The showcase kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Coop Gallery, 427 S. Oakes St., and Studio Rio at 423 S. Oakes St.
Baby in Lubbock ER dies, three arrested in connection with injuries
LUBBOCK, Texas — Three people have been arrested and charged in connection to the injuries of a five-month-old baby who died five days after being taken to a Lubbock emergency room. The Lubbock Police Department said its officers responded to a call from Covenant Women's and Children's Emergency Room...
Murals, memes and markdowns: Post about 'Edgar' hairstyles sparks discussion in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — A social media post from a local bar about "Edgar" haircuts earlier this month has sparked a huge response in the San Antonio community, including a new mural and at least one restaurant offering discounts to customers who sport the hairstyle. El Camino SA cocktail bar...
Beat the summer heat with Roarin' Mornings at the Abilene Zoo
ABILENE, Texas — As a way to combat the summer heat, the Abilene Zoo is shifting its hours and introducing Roarin' Mornings, beginning June 1. The zoo's summer hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the last admission at 3 p.m. A highlight of Roarin’ Mornings...
18-wheeler driver arrested for leaving the scene of a crash, not reporting it
TYE, Texas — An 18-wheeler driver was arrested Wednesday morning after the Tye Police Department says he failed to stop and report a crash to authorities. The Tye PD says earlier Wednesday morning, while exiting Interstate 20 at Exit 277 eastbound, Alejandro Martin Delgado collided with several fixtures, resulting in significant property damage, then left the scene.
Pelican Island Causeway closed in both directions after barge hits bridge, City of Galveston confirms
GALVESTON, Texas — A barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge leading to a closure in both directions Wednesday morning, according to officials. It happened just before 10 a.m. Crews from the Texas Department of Transportation went to the scene to assess the damage. The bridge remained closed until it was deemed safe to use. City officials said there were no reported injuries.
Staff excellence recognized for 2023-2024 by Angelo State
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Four Angelo State University staff members - Jeremy Brake, James Spencer, Robert Sport and Bryan Stephens - received the 2023-2024 President's Awards for Staff Excellence and Heather Crawford received the annual Chancellor's Colonel Rowan Award for Execution, the university said. The President's Awards for Staff...
ACU set to be first Texas university to join 'Every Campus a Refuge' program
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian University says it is set to be the first Texas university to join the Every Campus A Refuge program, designed to partner U.S. colleges and universities with a local refugee resettlement agency as a co-sponsor to host refugees on campus grounds and support them in their resettlement.
Elks Lodge hosting semi-annual free lunch for veterans, first responders
SAN ANGELO, Texas — The San Angelo Elks Lodge #1880 is hosting it semi-annual appreciation lunch for active duty military members, veterans, first responders and their families from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at 2121 S. Chadbourne St.
Man with previous family violence conviction gets 45 years in prison for punching girlfriend repeatedly
TOM GREEN COUNTY, Texas — A San Angelo man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for repeatedly punching his girlfriend in the face, causing injuries. The charge of assault on a household member or person with whom Frank Alton Martinez had a dating relationship was enhanced with a previous conviction for assault family violence.
Assistant band director from Wall ISD charged with solicitation of minors online
TOM GREEN COUNTY, Texas — After the arrest of a Wall Independent School District employee for online solicitation of a minor, the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with children they believe have been contacted by Joshua Alexander Carroll to call the TGCSO criminal investigation division with information.
Here's how much the City of Arlington and Texas are paying to host Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike Tyson and Jake Paul faced off at the first of two press conferences on Tuesday in New York ahead of their highly anticipated fight set to take place July 20 at AT&T Stadium. Tyson and Paul are reportedly earning tens of millions of dollars just...
Abilene Chamber announces partnership with Austin venture capital firm
ABILENE, Texas — The Central Texas Angel Network and the Abilene Regional Growth Alliance, a division of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, announced a new partnership, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development in West Texas. CTAN and the Growth Alliance said in a release...
Retired US Air Force general arrested for child sexual assault in East Texas
HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas — A retired high-ranking U.S. military officials has been arrested for alleged child sex crimes. According to Hopkins County judicial records, Mike Houston McClendon, 69, of Sulphur Springs, was booked into the Hopkins County Jail on Saturday, May 11, for continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14. He has since been released.
Three men charged in Whitey Bulger's 2018 prison killing have plea deals, prosecutors say
BOSTON — Three men charged in the 2018 prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger have reached plea deals with prosecutors, according to court papers filed Monday. The plea deals were disclosed nearly six years after the 89-year-old gangster, who spent almost two decades on...
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