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Defendant in Fatal Infant Heroin OD Case Dies
SAN ANGELO — Dustin Wayne Smock, a key figure in the tragic 2020 case involving the administration of heroin to an infant, has passed away, authorities confirmed Saturday. Smock, 37, who was romantically linked to Cristin Bradley, was implicated in the death of two-month-old Brixlee Marie Lee. Lee was discovered unconscious at a residence on the 2200 block of Webster Avenue in San Angelo on November 7, 2020. Learn More Here.
San Angelo Native With Millions of Followers Selected as ‘Top Creator’ for VidCon 2024
SAN ANGELO, TX — A San Angelo native and rising star on TikTok and YouTube has been invited to VidCon as one of its top creators. 21-year-old Autumn Monique Salazar has amassed over 9.8 million followers on TikTok and nearly 5 million subscribers on YouTube. Information states that VidCon is where "digital culture takes center stage as the world’s leading digital creators, platform innovators, and their fans converge in one place." Learn More Here.
Touch-a-Truck event happening in San Angelo with a quiet hour
The Junior League of San Angelo is hosting their annual Touch-A-Truck event with a quiet hour. The come-and-go event will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Foster Communications Coliseum, 50 E. 43rd St. From 9-10 a.m., there will be no horns and minimal noise. "Touch-A-Truck provides a unique...
Forgery, Theft & Assault Top Wednesday Booking Report
SAN ANGELO, Texas—Corrections Officers at the Tom Green County Jail report 13 individuals were booked since the last daily update on charges ranging from Assault of a Family Member to MTR Forgery to GOB Drugs and Theft.
Thunderstorms in the Forecast for Parts of West Texas
SAN ANGELO, Texas – A warm and dry day is in store for the Concho Valley with their possibility of thunderstorms north of the area Wednesday night. As the day progresses, isolated thunderstorms are expected to bubble up along the dryline in the eastern Permian Basin and South Plains, potentially spreading eastward into the Big Country and northern Concho Valley by evening. These storms carry the potential for severity, with conditions ripe for hail up to 2 inches in diameter and winds reaching speeds of up to 70 mph. Learn More Here.
Final Podcast Over San Angelo Cold Case Aired by Texas Monthly
SAN ANGELO, TX — On July 4, 1988, 16-year-old Shane Stewart and 18-year-old Sally McNelly went out for the night in San Angelo. They watched the fireworks, stopped for burgers, and drove to the lake outside of town. They were never seen alive again.
Crash Shuts Down West Loop 306 Exit, Sends Two to Hospital
SAN ANGELO, TX — Two people were hospitalized in a crash that shut down the South College Hills Blvd. exit off West Loop 306. It happened around 4:30 p.m. when a Nissan rear-ended a Chrysler 300 that was yielding at a yield sign.
What to know about early voting in Tom Green County
Early voting opened Monday in Tom Green County. Here's what to know about this election. Election Administrator Vona Hudson declined Wednesday morning to release vote totals, saying said none will be released until election day. There are 69,918 registered voters in the county, and 55,721 in the city. ...
Radar Outage at Mathis Field Could Impact Storm Monitoring
SAN ANGELO, TX — The National Weather Service in San Angelo has announced a temporary outage of its weather radar system. It’s expected to be resolved by Thursday evening. However, the outage could affect local abilities to monitor potentially severe weather conditions forecasted for tonight's area in the western big country. A necessary part required for the radar's repair is expected to arrive tomorrow, with the system anticipated to be fully operational by the evening. Learn More Here.
Pressure pave project in downtown San Angelo starts April 30
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Drivers in downtown San Angelo may experience detours next week, beginning Tuesday, April 30, as a pressure pave project is completed. A release from Downtown San Angelo, Inc., says pressure pave will be applied on each one-block coming off of Chadbourne Street, as well as the length of Irving and Oakes streets from the river to College Avenue.
Monday Booking Report: 'Donkey' Arrested for Criminal Trespass
SAN ANGELO, Texas—Corrections Officers at the Tom Green County Jail report seven individuals were booked since the last daily update on charges ranging from Criminal Trespass by a man whose alias is 'Donkey' to Assault to Theft to Possession of Marijuana.
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