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DEL RIO, TX — Laughlin Air Force Base, located five miles east of Del Rio on U.S. 90, experienced its third breach by illegal migrants of this year this morning. According to News Nation's Ali Bradley, the base was breached during a chase by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) of human smugglers. The chase originated in Quemado, 33 miles south of the pilot training base on U.S. 277, where the driver had at least five illegal immigrants loaded into his car, a late-model small SUV.

On May 30, 1898, Gen. Nelson A. Miles ordered the First United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, known as the "Rough Riders," to Tampa, Florida, to participate in the upcoming invasion of Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

A recent statewide poll revealed that 60% of Texas adults now support legalizing cannabis for adult use, marking the first time a solid majority has been recorded on this issue.

ALPINE, TX - A fire that broke out late yesterday afternoon in historic downtown Alpine has left the community in shock and mourning. The blaze, which engulfed the building at 109-115 West Holland Avenue, started in Judy’s Bread and Breakfast Bakery Cafe according to witnesses, though the official cause is still under investigation.

A major highlight for the district is the planned introduction of the T-7A Red Hawk aircraft at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio. The T-7A, set to replace the aging T-38C Talon, represents a significant upgrade in pilot training capabilities with its modern avionics and efficient design. The transition to the T-7A is expected to be completed by 2030.

It is coming to Abilene's Dyess Air Force Base soon!

ALPINE, TX – A devastating fire broke out in downtown Alpine today, causing significant damage to several historic buildings and local businesses. The fire, which started in the early evening, quickly spread through structures on Holland Avenue, including Eva’s Salon and Catchlight Gallery.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging Texas motorists to pay attention to driver safety tips and prepare for enhanced Memorial Day enforcement efforts.

AAA projects the highest number of Texans to travel this coming Memorial Day since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. 

Drivers in San Angelo are enjoying the lowest gas prices in Texas, with an average of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. 

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing a $740 billion long-range transportation plan, “Connecting Texas 2050,” and is seeking public feedback. 

SAN ANGELO, TX — A dog assigned to the Fort Stockton Police Department escaped last night sending police on not a man hunt, but a dog hunt, that lasted nearly 12 hours.