EnergyX has launched its Project Lonestar lithium demonstration plant at TexAmericas Center, investing $20 million into the new facility. The plant will focus on extracting lithium, a key material used in electric vehicles and energy storage, as part of efforts to reduce reliance on foreign supply. Company officials, i...

A Texas man, Robert "Bobby" Leon Smith III, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for running a $61.5 million Medicare fraud scheme. Prosecutors say Smith used fake or purchased doctor's orders to send unnecessary medical products to patients across several states and overseas. He pleaded guilty in 2025 bu...

Gas prices in Texas have now risen for four straight weeks, with the average cost reaching $3.61 per gallon, according to AAA Texas. Prices are being driven by high crude oil costs near $100 a barrel and increased seasonal demand as warmer weather approaches. Some areas, like Midland, are seeing even higher prices, whi...

Texas lawmakers are being asked to study the possibility of adding two New Mexico counties-Lea and Roosevelt-to the state. State Rep. Carl Tepper says some officials in those counties have expressed frustration with their state government and interest in joining Texas. The proposal will be reviewed by a House committee...

The WHIT Program hosted its fourth annual Sneaker Ball on March 26 at the Cactus Hotel, raising money to support tutoring for foster children. The event included dinner, auctions, and a sneaker contest judged by local leaders, including the county judge and police chief. Founder Jennifer Lisson emphasized the importanc...

Downtown San Angelo Inc. is gearing up for the 2026 San Angelo Rodeo with a rodeo-themed shopping event called "Saddle Up Downtown" on April 2. The event will feature local businesses offering specials, activities, and refreshments as participants move from stop to stop. Shoppers can check in at locations for...

The City of San Angelo is asking residents to weigh in on its Downtown River Parks Master Plan through an online survey. The plan aims to transform the area into a more connected space that blends nature, culture, and daily life. Officials say community feedback will help shape the final vision, with questions focused ...

A 67-year-old Ballinger man, Agapito Sanchez Martinez, has died after a crash involving a tractor-truck on U.S. 67 in Irion County Thursday evening. Investigators say Martinez was driving a Chevrolet pickup when he veered off the road, overcorrected, and crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding with a Mack truck. Both ...

A 67-year-old Ballinger man, Agapito Sanchez Martinez, has died after a crash involving a tractor-truck on U.S. 67 in Irion County Thursday evening. Investigators say Martinez was driving a Chevrolet pickup when he veered off the road, overcorrected, and crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding with a Mack truck. Both ...

Empress Of has released a new song called Dream House, a track shaped by a deeply personal chapter in Lorely Rodriguez's life. The release arrives aft...