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David Smiley, 67, of San Angelo, Arrested

Perv Found Guilty of Exposing Himself to a Child, Gets Probation

A San Angelo man was found guilty of indecency with a child by exposure and received seven years of probation.

Texas

(Pictured left to right: Commissioner Hord, Commissioner Stodghill, Deputy Director Freeman Martin, Chairman Mach, Commissioner Blair and Commissioner Long)

First Texas Ranger to Lead DPS Named New Director

Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces that Senior Deputy Director Freeman F. Martin has been selected to serve as the department's fourteenth Director. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the position.

Concho Valley Crime Stoppers Seeks Fugitive in Child Sexual Assault Case

Concho Valley Crime Stoppers is seeking information to locate Gabriel Chabarria, who is wanted on a warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child.

San Angelo Officer Returns Home After Dog Attack

The San Angelo Animal Control officer who was critically injured in a dog attack on November 6, has been discharged from the hospital and is now receiving medical care at home, KTXS12 reported.

Politics

Texas Land Commissioner Offers 1,400 Acres for Deportation Facilities

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has proposed using 1,402 acres of state-owned land near the Texas-Mexico border for deportation facilities under the incoming Trump administration.

Business

Major San Angelo Property Listed for Nearly $5 Million

The Burlington Coat Factory property in San Angelo is now on the market, listed for $4.9 million, according to Chris Matlock of Trek Investment Group.

Reagan County's Kason Brown Commits to Play Football at Texas State

Reagan County High School senior Kason Brown committed this week to play football for Texas State University in San Marcos.

Fentanyl Found in Body Cavities During Smuggling Attempt in West Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Bridge of the Americas discovered fentanyl concealed in body cavities during a smuggling attempt on Nov. 17, resulting in the arrest of two U.S. citizens.

WATCH: Goodfellow AFB to Host 42nd Annual Santa’s Market, Open House

The Central volleyball team goes for a block against Clyde on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

San Angelo Central's Emilee Sikora Named MVP of All-District 2-6A Volleyball Team

San Angelo Central’s Emilee Sikora was named the Most Valuable Player recently on the All-District 2-6A Volleyball Team.

Texas

One of North America’s Largest Solar Farms Rising in West Texas

The 815-megawatt Sequoia Solar project, under construction about 150 miles west of Dallas, is set to become one of North America’s largest photovoltaic power facilities.

Woman Allegedly Ordered Boyfriend to ‘Finish Off’ Stabbing Victim After 10-Hour Gap

A couple accused of robbing and murdering a man reportedly left him alive for hours after an initial stabbing, only to return later and fatally stab him again at the woman’s direction, according to police.

Woman Dies After Being Smuggled Across the Border Without Water

A Mexican woman who sought help after crossing into the United States collapsed in Sunland Park, New Mexico, on May 31 and later died despite extensive medical efforts, according to officials.

San Angelo Broadway Academy Brings 'Elf the Musical' to Life This Weekend

The San Angelo Broadway Academy is bringing holiday cheer with its upcoming production of Elf the Musical. The show will run from November 22 to November 24 at the Elta Joyce Murphey Performance Hall.

‘Viva San Angelo’ Brings Vegas-Style Fun to Annual Junior League Dance

Western flair meets Las Vegas glitz at the Junior League of San Angelo’s annual Western Dance, “Viva San Angelo,” scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at The Stables at Fort Concho. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Corey Burke, 33, was arrested on Nov. 5 after police responded to reports of a disturbance at her southeast Seattle home.

Woman Allegedly Kills Father With Ice Ax, Blames Election Results

A Seattle woman has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing her father with an ice ax, claiming she was pushed over the edge by the results of the 2024 presidential election.

The Wall Hawks football team charges onto the field before its first-round playoff game with Anthony on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Top 5 Playoff Football Games to Watch in West Texas This Week

Here are our top five high school football games to watch in West Texas in the second round of the playoffs this week:

2024 UIL Volleyball State Championships Schedule

Here is the schedule for the 2024 UIL Volleyball State Championships at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland:

Outdoors

The Concho River and downtown San Angelo

Cooler Temps Sweep West Central Texas, Warm-Up Expected by Weekend

Residents across West Central Texas are waking up to cooler weather as temperatures dip to slightly below normal today, with afternoon highs in the low 60s and plenty of sunshine, according to the National Weather Service.