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  Texas

  San Angelo Sees 59 New Drilling Permits in January Amid Statewide Oil Activity

  Oil and gas development in the San Angelo area remained active in January, with 59 new drilling permits issued, according to the Texas Railroad Commission’s latest report.

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  Sports

  Sonora’s Owen Jones Commits to Play Football at Mary Hardin-Baylor

  Sonora High School football standout Owen Jones committed to Mary Hardin-Baylor on Tuesday among offers from three other schools.

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  Texas

  Measles Outbreak Reported in West Texas County

  All of the measles cases were among unvaccinated people, mostly school-age children. The percentage of children in Texas with vaccine exemptions has more than tripled in the last decade, particularly after the COVID-19 debacle.

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  San Angelo

  10 Dogs Face Euthanasia at San Angelo Shelter

  The San Angelo Animal Shelter is at risk of exceeding its capacity as it houses 172 dogs, nearing its limit of 180.

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  National

  39% of Americans Say Inflation Is Changing Their Valentine’s Day Plans

  With Valentine’s Day approaching, a new survey by WalletHub reveals that inflation is impacting how Americans plan to celebrate the holiday.

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  Crime

  Texas Poacher Caught Using Port-a-Potty Blind, Game Wardens Uncover Smuggling and Wildlife Crimes

  A Texas poacher who turned a port-a-potty into a hunting blind was caught on camera and charged, just one of several unusual cases Texas Game Wardens handled in recent months, including a human smuggling operation disguised as a hay bale and a drug bust involving venomous snakes.

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  Business

  Two Multi-Million Dollar Buildings are Coming to San Angelo

  Longhorn Steakhouse has officially been approved for San Angelo and so has a new senior living center.

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  Rodeo

  Angelo State Wool Judging Team Wins Big at San Antonio Stock Show

  The Angelo State University Agriculture Department's student Wool Judging Team brought home the gold medal from the 2025 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Judging Contest held Feb. 8 in San Antonio.

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  National

  Daylight Saving Time Begins Soon

  Millions of Americans will lose an hour of sleep as daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2 a.m.

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  National

  Google Labels Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’ After Trump’s Order

  Google Maps has updated its labeling of the Gulf of Mexico to include “Gulf of America” following an order by former President Donald Trump.

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  Outdoors

  Periods of Rain Through Wednesday

  A cold front will push through West Texas on Tuesday, bringing rain, fog, and a temperature drop.

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  Crime

  Aggravated Perjury and Drug Charges Top Booking Report

  Corrections Officers at the Tom Green County Jail report 15 bookings, including charges for aggravated perjury, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, assault on a family/household member with a previous conviction, parole violations, resisting arrest, and driving while intoxicated with an open container.

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  Sports

  Ozona Girls Lock Down Coleman to Begin Playoff Run

  Ozona ran past Coleman 50-19 in its playoff opener Monday for its 14th win in the last 15 games.

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  Sports

  Christoval Girls Jump All Over Miles in Playoff Opener

  The Christoval girls basketball team isn’t in the Top 25 rankings, but the Lady Cougars continue to look like they belong there.

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  San Angelo

  San Angelo ISD Board Calls for $397M Bond and Trustee Elections on May Ballot

  The San Angelo Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $397 million bond election set for May 3, 2025.

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