City offices will be closed Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday. Trash service and landfill operations will run as normal. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) offices, will be closed Thursday, April 2, and reopen Monday, April 6. Fort Concho's Visitor Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Good Friday...

If you're seeing barn swallows return this spring, wildlife experts say that's right on schedule. Barn swallows migrate back to Texas each year and often reuse the same mud nests found on homes and bridges. Federal law protects them under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, meaning nests and birds can't be disturbed while t...

Major changes are coming for Texans who rely on SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps. Starting April 1, recipients will no longer be able to use Lone Star Cards to buy candy or sweetened drinks, including sodas and beverages with added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Candy bars, gum, and some coated snacks are also...

Traffic was tied up in Bronte after a semi-truck hauling cucumbers overturned at a red light on U.S. 277. The tractor-trailer rolled onto its side, spilling crates, packaging, and produce across the highway. A pickup truck was also seen rolled over nearby, though authorities have not said how it was involved. Emergency...

U.S. Congressman August Pfluger will host a public town hall meeting Wednesday in Eden. The event runs from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Eden Multipurpose Center on West Blanchard Street. Pfluger's office says residents will be able to hear updates and ask questions directly. Members of the public and media are welcome to attend...

Texas officials say more than four million dollars in child care scholarship payments were flagged as improper, though the state's error rate remains among the lowest in the nation. The review was ordered by Governor Greg Abbott following a large child care fraud case uncovered in Minnesota. State agencies found the im...

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...

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...