$20 Million Lithium Plant Launches in Texas, Promising Jobs and Energy IndependenceSneaker Ball Raises Funds to Support Hundreds of Foster Children in San AngeloGas Prices Climb for Fourth Straight Week in Texas-Relief Not in SightTexas Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Massive $61.5 Million Medicare Fraud SchemeCould Parts of New Mexico Become Texas? Lawmakers Explore Bold ProposalSan Angelo Honors Vietnam Veterans with Emotional Ceremony and "Passing of the Torch""Saddle Up Downtown" Brings Rodeo Spirit, Shopping, and Prizes to San AngeloBallinger Man Killed in Fiery Crash with Tractor-Trailer on U.S. 67
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$20 Million Lithium Plant Launches in Texas, Promising Jobs and Energy Independence
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...
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Sneaker Ball Raises Funds to Support Hundreds of Foster Children in San Angelo
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...
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Gas Prices Climb for Fourth Straight Week in Texas-Relief Not in Sight
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...
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