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Business

Advance Auto Parts to Close More Than 500 Stores Amid Falling Profits

11/14/2024 - 14:01 , by lucasbanda

Advance Auto Parts announced plans Thursday to shut down over 500 stores across the U.S. over the next three years due to disappointing sales, marking a significant reduction in its retail presence. The decision follows a third-quarter report revealing a $6 million loss, as the company’s performance fell short of Wall Street expectations.

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Crashes

Texas Influencer Fights to Reclaim Pet Monkey After Crash Confiscation

11/14/2024 - 13:43 , by lucasbanda

A North Texas social media influencer is seeking to reclaim her pet spider monkey, which was taken by police following a car crash in Dallas.

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Outdoors

Yes, O.C. Fisher has Fish in it Now

11/14/2024 - 13:23 , by lucasbanda

O.C. Fisher Reservoir received a significant boost in aquatic life with the recent release of 2,500 channel catfish by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries San Angelo District.

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San Angelo

Injured Dog Catcher’s Medical Expenses Fully Covered by City Insurance

11/14/2024 - 13:00 , by live

SAN ANGELO, TX — A recent GoFundMe campaign for Floyd Bias, a City of San Angelo Animal Control Officer who was viciously attacked by two pit bull mixed-breed dogs last week, has raised questions about the City’s insurance policies and employee benefits.

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Business

Here’s What We Know About Murdoch’s Coming to San Angelo

11/14/2024 - 11:42 , by lucasbanda

Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply is preparing to open a new location at San Angelo’s Sunset Mall in early 2025.

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San Angelo

West Texas Horse Show in San Angelo to Benefit 4-H Club

11/14/2024 - 11:23 , by lucasbanda

The West Texas Horse Show, a performance and speed horse event, is set to kick off on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Angelo State University’s Rodeo Arena.

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Crime

Police on the Hunt for Suspect in Texas Sexual Assaults

11/14/2024 - 11:18 , by lucasbanda

Houston police are actively searching for a suspect believed to be involved in a string of sexual assaults targeting Hispanic women along West Gulf Bank Road since mid-August. The assaults have unsettled the community and highlighted a disturbing trend of violent crime impacting Texas cities.

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Politics

Gov. Abbott Calls for Two-Year Freeze on Texas College Tuition

11/14/2024 - 10:56 , by lucasbanda

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that he will not support tuition increases at Texas colleges and universities over the next two years, aiming to maintain the current tuition freeze.

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Crime

Four Apprehended after Bail-Out Near Sonora

11/14/2024 - 10:40 , by jamesb

The City of Sonora has alerted residents of a bail-out just east of the city.

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San Angelo

Angelo State Senior Day: Ram Jam, LSC Semifinals, and Final Home Games

11/14/2024 - 10:34 , by lucasbanda

Angelo State University will host a variety of Game Day events on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16, including the Rambelles soccer team hosting the Lone Star Conference Tournament, a Ram Jam tailgate party with a free concert, and the final regular-season contests for the Belles volleyball team and Rams football team.

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Crime

Violent Drunk Man Arrested for Brandishing Gun after Near-Crash

11/14/2024 - 10:27 , by jamesb

A San Angelo man has been arrested for pointing a gun at another man in a road-rage incident.

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Crime

Four Face Insurance Fraud Charges After Blaming ‘Bear’ in Costume for Car Damage

11/14/2024 - 10:26 , by lucasbanda

Four individuals in Los Angeles were charged with insurance fraud and conspiracy after allegedly attempting to claim that a “bear” damaged their luxury cars — though investigators later determined the bear was, in fact, a person in a costume.

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Crime

Dallas Couple Sues Bar After Fiery Cocktail Ignites, Leaving Them with Disfiguring Burns

11/14/2024 - 10:08 , by lucasbanda

A Dallas couple suffered life-altering injuries when a flaming cocktail erupted in their faces at a local bar, leading them to file a lawsuit claiming negligence.

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San Angelo

Rankin Transmissions Wins First Place in San Angelo Business Plan Competition

11/14/2024 - 09:53 , by lucasbanda

Rankin Transmissions secured the top spot in the 2024 San Angelo Business Plan Competition, receiving a $50,000 award from the City of San Angelo Development Corporation (COSADC).

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Outdoors

West Central Texas to See Warmth Before Storms and Cold Front Arrive

11/14/2024 - 09:08 , by lucasbanda

After a chilly start in the 30s and 40s, West Central Texas will see temperatures rise into the 70s this afternoon, with light winds and mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service in San Angelo.

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