San Angelo unemployment down

Good news concerning unemployment in the city of San Angelo. The city's jobless rate in October was four-point-eight percent, down from five-point-one percent the month before. The statewide rate in October was six percent and nationwide it was seven percent. Year over year, San Angelo's labor force grew by 510 workers to 57-thousand-105. The number of employed grew by 490.

ASU small business seminar

ASU's Small Business Development Center will host another free seminar this evening. It's called "Shaking the Money Tree: Finding Funding for Your Business" and it will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the City's Business Resource Center on Chadbourne Street. It's geared toward those looking for money to start or expand their business. For more information, go to s-b-d-c-dot-angelo-dot-e-d-u.

City offices open late

And this word from the San Angelo City Manager: because of hazardous driving conditions, city offices will not open this morning until 10 o'clock. That is two hours later than normal.

Gas prices up

Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, motorists in Texas are facing an unwelcome spike in gas prices. Triple-A says that's because of production problems at refineries in Texas and Louisiana. Statewide, the average price for a gallon of regular is three-13, up 16 cents from a week ago. According to gas-buddy-dot-com, the price of regular in San Angelo ranges from two-97 to three-19 a gallon.

Winter weather advisory

The National Weather Service at San Angelo says a winter weather advisory remains in effect for all of west central Texas, including the Concho Valley, through 10 o'clock this morning. Periods of light freezing rain, freezing drizzle and sleet will continue ahead of a large, slow moving, upper-level low. Precipitation amounts will be light but temperatures will remain below freezing with additional accumulations resulting in continued hazardous driving conditions through much of the morning.

Give pint get turkey

This week, you're invited to Give a Pint and Get a Turkey. Everyone who donates at the United Blood Services donation center at 2020 W. Beauregard in San Angelo today, tomorrow or Wednesday will get a free frozen turkey courtesy of HEB. Most blood shortages occur during holidays, such as the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend. The UBS donation center is open today and tomorrow from noon to 6 and Wednesday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Find out more at united-blood-services-dot-org.

Shannon Clinic recognized

More national recognition for Shannon Clinic, which has been classified as a "better performer" in the annual report from the Medical Group Management Association. The association recognized the Clinic as a “better performer” in the areas of cost management and patient satisfaction compared with similar medical group practices nationwide. Only three other clinics in the state of Texas received recognition for both of these areas.

Wreath-laying ceremony

Members of Civil Air Patrol's San Angelo Composite Squadron and Texas Leadership Academy Cadet Squadron are partnering once more with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that recognizes U.S. military veterans who have guarded and preserved America's freedom by placing remembrance wreaths on the graves of the fallen during the yearend holiday season. The public is invited at 11 AM on Saturday, December 14th, to Belvedere Memorial Park in the All Vets Cemetery on Arden Road for a short ceremony and lay a wreath at one of the veteran's graves.

Senior Services holiday bazaar

The city of San Angelo invites you to start your holiday shopping today at the Station 618 senior center, located at 618 South Chadbourne Street. The Senior Services program's annual holiday bazaar will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow with many unique handmade items for sale.

Winter weather advisory

The National Weather Service at San Angelo has issued a winter weather advisory for west central Texas, including the Concho Valley, through 6 AM tomorrow. Periods of freezing rain and freezing drizzle are expected to develop across the area today, at times mixing with sleet. Ice accumulations are expected to remain light through tonight, affecting mainly elevated surfaces, such as bridges and overpasses, power lines, motor vehicles and trees. A winter storm watch will be in effect starting tomorrow morning. Additional winter weather is expected tomorrow into early Monday with additional accumulations of ice and sleet possible.

Diesel fuel theft

A San Angelo man has been charged with Theft of Property after stealing some 14-hundred dollars in diesel fuel from a convenience store in Ballinger Wednesday.The suspect, 36-year-old Alvie Paul Sisk, Junior, had allegedly fled a Stripes store in a pickup truck with the stolen fuel in a large plastic container located in the truck bed. After receiving the suspect and vehicle description, San Angelo Police began searching areas of the city that Sisk was believed to have ties to. The truck and Sisk were eventually pulled over in a residential neighborhood in east San Angelo.

New emergency management coordinator

A veteran of almost 40 years in law enforcement has been chosen as the new emergency management coordinator for the City of San Angelo and Tom Green County. Steve Mild most recently served as a captain in the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office. Mild succeeds Ron Perry, who served in the position for six years prior to retiring at the end of last year. Mild's first day on the job was Monday of this week.

Stolen jerseys sought

The San Angelo Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a burglar or burglars and stolen property. More than 40 Nike football jerseys bearing the team name "Scorpions" were stolen, along with several items of football equipment, from a local storage unit. You can see a picture of the jersey on the SAPD Facebook page. Anyone with information concerning the burglary or the location of the stolen jerseys is urged to contact the San Angelo Police Department or call the 24-hout Tip Hotline at 855-TIPS-24-7.

Hazardous weather outlook

The National Weather Service at San Angelo has issued a hazardous weather outlook for west central Texas, including the Concho Valley. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible tonight, along with small hail, gusty winds and dangerous lightning. Tomorrow through Sunday, a wintry mix of rain, sleet and freezing rain will be possible. The primary hazards will be potentially dangerous travel conditions. Prolonged exposure to the cold temperatures will be dangerous for humans, pets and weak livestock.

Bobcat boosters event

The Bobcat Booster Club will be holding a blue and orange glow run and walk this evening to benefit all sports and spirit groups at Central High School. The event is for all ages. Glow necklaces will be handed out to all participants. The cost to enter is 10 dollars. After the run and walk the public is invited to a Bobcat spirit rally free of charge. It all gets underway at 6 o'clock this evening at San Angelo Stadium.

Holiday closings

A holiday heads-up from the City of San Angelo: most City offices will be closed next Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no garbage collection or landfill operations on Thanksgiving Day. Affected residential customers will next receive pickup services the following Monday. Affected commercial customers will receive service either Wednesday or Friday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, December 2nd.

ASU meat judgers 2nd

Angelo State University's Meat Judging Team finished second out of 19 teams and placed three individuals in the top 10 at the 2013 American Meat Science Association's International Meat Judging Contest. That took place Sunday in Dakota City, Nebraska. ASU was one of only two teams not from a Division I university. The AMSA International is considered the national championship of collegiate meat judging, and as runner-up, ASU is the 2013 Reserve National Champion.

No 3rd Mueller trial

A San Angelo businessman won’t be tried for a third time for his wife's murder. The state of Colorado filed a motion to dismiss the second-degree murder case against Frederick Mueller, who was accused of killing Dr. Leslie Mueller while they were at their rural vacation home in 2008. Mueller's first two trials ended in hung juries; the third trial had been scheduled to begin January 6th.

Cold weather coming

Cold weather is on the way. San Angelo city officials say that, tomorrow through Saturday, there will be a chance for a wintry mix with freezing rain. Daily high temperatures will be significantly lower than normal. You're advised to move plants indoors and protect outside pets.

Need to identify

San Angelo police are asking for your help in identifying a man who used an invalid credit card to rent a room at a local hotel in early September and stole a television from the room. He was wearing glasses, a baseball cap, long athletic shorts and sneakers. He had multiple tattoos on his back, neck and upper arms. You can see photos of the subject on the SAPD Facebook page, plus instructions on how to tip off police.

Rehab Center showcase

West Texas Rehabilitation Center's Quilt, Afghan and Fiber Showcase is set for this Friday at the Stephens Central Library. Quilts, afghans and wall hangings which are donated to WT Rehab's Telethon auction will be on display from 10 am to 5:30 pm in the Community Room. All of the donated works also will be featured on the Center's auction website next month and will be auctioned to the highest bidder during the Rehab 2014 Telethon in January.

Youth Make a Difference art show

Yourth Make a Difference, a program of the West Texas Counseling and Guidance Center, will be holding its first art exhibit and reception next month It's scheduled for Tuesday, December 3rd, from 5 to 6 PM at the Stephens Central Library. Guests are invited to browse the art exhibit, featuring ceramics, paintings and mixed media; and mingle with the artists, ages 8-15.

Traffic delay

Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes today at the interchange of US 67 and US 277 in San Angelo as bridge beams will be set for the new US 67 bridge. Flaggers and a pilot car will be used to guide traffic through the work zone. Delays will occur throughout the day. Motorists are asked to use an alternate route if possible. The northbound and southbound ramps of US 277 at the US 67 interchange are also closed. Detour signs are posted.

ASU Small business seminar

ASU's Small Business Development Center will host another free seminar next week. It's called "Shaking the Money Tree: Finding Funding for Your Business" and it will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the City's Business Resource Center on Chadbourne Street. It's geared toward those looking for money to start or expand their business. For more information, go to s-b-d-c-dot-angelo-dot-e-d-u.

City council meeting today

The San Angelo City Council meets this morning at 9 AM at the convention center. The meeting his open to the public. You can find a link to the full agenda on the city's Facebook page.

Xmas at Fort Concho

A reminder from the city of San Angelo that tickets to the 32nd edition of Christmas at Old Fort Concho on December 6th, 7th and 8th are on sale now at Fort Concho. Daily admission is seven dollars for adults, five dollars for seniors and military, three dollars for kids and free for children 6 and younger. You can find a link to more information on the city's Facebook page.

Municipal court closed Thursday

The City of San Angelo's Municipal Court will be closed to the public on Thursday of this week for a computer conversion and staff training day. The deadline for fines or court appearances due on Thursday will be extended to Friday. The court is located downtown at 110 S. Emerick St. Citations can still be paid online on Thursday on the City's homepage.

Crash witnesses sought

San Angelo police are searching for citizens who may have witnessed a two-vehicle crash that left three injured Sunday afternoon. The accident at East 7th Street and North Chadbourne involved a pickup and a car. The driver of the car, 24-year-old Chelsea Nicole Hernandez of San Angelo, who was accompanied by an infant girl and 2-year-old boy. All three were transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance for treatment. The driver of the pickup, 22-year-old Dalton Linthicum of San Angelo, was reportedly not injured. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact San Angelo police.

Social media leads to arrests

A man and woman turned themselves in to authorities recently after seeing their image appear on the San Angelo Police Department's social media sites. Police were looking for help in identifying the subjects in a poster and video connected to a recent burglary of a building and use of a stolen credit card. Arrest warrants were obtained for 29-year-old Scott Knight and 23-year-old Myan Largent, both of San Angelo.

Burglary arrests

Three San Angelo men were arrested for burglary early Monday morning after a resident detained them until police arrived. Just after 1 AM, police responded to a residence on East 11th Street and located the property owner detaining three suspects, two wearing gloves and the third holding a backpack and bolt cutters. They had allegedly forced entry into a locked storage building and removed a CD player from a vehicle parked inside. 18-year-old Emilio Garza, 19-year-old Robert Carrasco Junior and 30-year-old Mark Carrasco were all charged with burglary of a building and transported to the Tom Green County Jail.

Water usage

When it comes to water usage, San Angelo used 11-point-two million gallons of water on Friday, compared to 10-point-four million on the same date last year. Saturday, the city used 10-point-seven million gallons of water compared to 11 million the year before.

Gas prices flat

Triple-A says gas prices are still looking good for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. However, despite another drop in the price of oil, gas prices were relatively flat over the past week. Still, they are below last year's averages The national average price of regular is three-21 a gallon, two cents more than a week ago. The statewide average of two-97 was up three cents. According to gas-buddy-dot-com, the price of regular in San Angelo ranges from two-90 to three-03 a gallon.

Teens arrested for burglary

Three San Angelo residents were arrested for burglarizing a building on Friday thanks to an officer who recognized them from video surveillance footage that morning. The officer had viewed the footage following a burglary at the Tenas Leadership Charter Academy Building on TLC Way. Further investigation revealed the suspect to be a 17-year-old male from San Angelo. Police responding to a residence on Guadelupe Street saw items in the backyard matching the description of the stolen propery. After getting permission from the property owner, officers went inside the home and arrested the 17-year-old, along with a 16-year-old female and a 13-year-old male.

Hickory Aquifer update

Here's an update from the city of San Angelo concerning the Hicory Aquifer project. The 30-inch transmission pipeline from the Hickory Aquifer and the booster pump stations were substantially completed last month. Meanwhile, construction on a groundwater treatment facility has begun as the contractor excavates for the building foundations. Once the Hickory Aquifer project is complete, the improvements will be capable of delivering 9 million gallons per day to San Angelo, supplementing the City's water supply on an as-needed basis.

Shannon Home Health recognition

More national recognition for Shannon Medical Center: Shannon Home Health earned a spot on the HomeCare Elite 2013 list which recognizes the top 25 percent of home health agencies nationwide. The ranking is based on factors including quality of care, patient experience, and financial performance. This is the eighth consecutive year for Shannon Home Health to receive the honor. Additionally, the program earned a spot in the Top 500 agencies for the third time in eight years.

International Education Week

Today marks the start of International Education Week and, on the Angelo State University campus, the Center for International Studies, Multicultural Center, Student Involvement, Freshman College and other partners are sponsoring a variety of activities. Several are open to the public, including a gallery of award-winning photos taken by students for ASU's Study Abroad Photo Contest and art projects by students who participated in this year's China study abroad program. The displays will be open free for public viewing in the Houston Harte University Center today through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Water usage

Water conservation continues in San Angelo. On Wednesday, the city's residents and businesses used used only nine-point-two million gallons of water compared to 10-point-six million on the same date last year.

Texas Recycles Day

Texas Recycles Day is tomorrow, and there are three local drop-off spots for unwanted items: The Colts field parking lot on University Avenue from 1-6 p.m. today, accepting used electronics; Christians in Action on East 6th Street from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and tomorrow, accepting electronics and clothing; and the SAFE Recycling Center on Warehouse Road, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow, accepting electronics, appliances, dishwashers, water heaters, residential yard brush. There is no cost involved for any of the locations.

Cowboy Christmas

The City of San Angelo reminds you that tickets go on sale today for Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy Christmas performance at the Fort Concho National Historic Landmark stables on December 5th. Buy them for 25 dollars at Fort Concho's visitors center; Blair's Western Wear on Sherwood Way; or the Cultural Affairs Council offices on the second floor of the Cactus Hotel on East Twohig Avenue. For more information, go to san-angelo-arts-dot-com.

SD card owner located

The owner of a lost SanDisk Micro SD card has been located after police posted a request to Facebook Thursday in hopes of locating the owner. Within minutes of reading the post, San Angelo resident Athena Jaso, a frequent viewer of the department’s Facebook Page, called police to tell them she recognized one of the women pictured in the photograph. Jaso gave a first name and place of employment for the woman, who police tracked down Thursday afternoon. After verifying the ownership, police returned the card to Melody Reed of San Angelo. Reed said card contained all the photographs of a recent family reunion.

Winter weather awareness

Wednesday was Winter Weather Awareness Day in Texas. And althought it's come and gone, officials of the state Division of Emergency Management and the Department of Public Safety say every Texan should take this opportunity to prepare for adverse winter weather. Their advice includes checking the weather forecast before you travel and have a way to receive storm warnings, monitor temperatures and visibilities, drive according to the condition of the highway, practice safe fire prevention and assemble a disaster kit.

MHMR fundraiser

You're invited to "Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause." It's a fundraiser for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is sponsored by MHMR Services for the Concho Valley and Applebee's Community Connections. Cost for pancakes, sausage and drink is five dollars and that's happening tomorrow morning from 8 to 10 AM at the Applebee's on Sherwood Way.

Experience ASU

Angelo State University's Office of Admissions will host its Experience ASU program for high school seniors and prospective transfer students this weekend. It's scheduled for tomorrow from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at various locations on the ASU campus.It's designed to give high school seniors, transfer students and their families an in-depth look at ASU academic and campus life. For more information, call the ASU Office of Admissions or go online to myfuture-dot-angelo-dot-edu.

Eneregy consortium conference

The West Texas Energy Consortium will host a one-day conference on Tuesday, December 3rd at Howard College in Big Spring. The organization will share its goals and present Phase I of a recently commissioned Economic Impact Study. The consortium is made up of the West Central, Permian Basin and Concho Valley Workforce Development Boards and brings together industry, business, government and citizens in an effort to educate, inform and address issues that occur as the oil and gas industry expands in this region. Interested individuals are invited to attend the conference. Find out more at west-texas-energy-consortium-dot-com.

Town hall meeting

Coming up later today, the San Angelo Police Department and Downtown San Angelo, Incorporated will hold a town hall meeting. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at 28 West Concho Ave. During this town hall meeting, SAPD Sector 2 Liaison Officer Jennifer Kuhlmann will present information on identity theft, crime prevention and online reporting. Citizens, business members and community leaders of Sector 2 are encouraged to attend. Sector 2 encompasses the area south of the Houston Harte Expressway and east of Bryant Boulevard.

Water usage

On Tuesday, San Angelo used 10-point-six million gallons of water compared to 10-point-four million on the same date last year. The city thanks you for your conservation efforts and reminds you that current drought restrictions allow for watering your lawn only once every 14 days and only one inch per application.

Upcoming city meetings

A couple of upcoming meetings in San Angelo to take note of. The Planning Commission meets at 9 a.m. Monday in the Convention Center. And the Fort Concho board meets at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Officers' Quarters 8. Both meetings are open to the public. You can find the agendas on the city's Facebook page.

Searching for the Wrights

San Angelo Police are searching for Mr. or Mrs. Wright—literally. Wednesday morning, police viewed photographs stored on a found SanDisk Micro SD Card in hopes of finding the owner. The SD Card, found in the parking lot at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts on the day of the 9-11 Memorial Prayer Service, contains numerous family photos that appear to have been taken at a hotel or other meeting space. A sign featured in several photos reads, “Wright Reunion”. Anyone with information about the owner is asked to contact the SAPD 24 Tip-Hotline at 1-855-TIPS-247.

ASU Wind ensemble concert

Angelo State University's Wind Ensemble will present an array of wind symphony classics at its fall concert next week. It's open free to the public and will take place on Tuesday, starting at 7:30 in the University Auditorium on West Avenue N. ASU director of bands Arturo Valdez says--quote--"This is a fun program with a vast variety of music for every taste."

ASU Native American celebration

In recognition of November as Native American Heritage Month, Angelo State University's Multicultural Center will host a Native American Celebration next week. It will be held on Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 1 PM in the Houston Harte University Center, on Rosemont Drive. The event is open free to the public and will include information posters and artifacts, craft stations and Native American music.

Freeze warning

Clear skies and cold, dry air are creating a hard freeze across west central Texas, including the Concho Valley, this morning. The National Weather Service at San Angelo says a freeze warning remains in effect until 9 AM. Temperatures were expected to fall into the low to mid 20's. Damage to temperature-sensitive vegetation is likely. Outside pets, livestock and unprotected pipes are also at risk.

ASU fall commencement speaker

Angelo State University has announced that the commencement speaker for fall graduation ceremonies. He's Lieutenant General Ronnie Hawkins Junior. A 1977 Angelo State graduate, Hawkins is the highest-ranking alumnus of ASU's Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 and currently serves as commander of the Defense Information Systems Agency headquartered at Fort Meade, Marlyand. Commencement will take place Saturday, December 14th, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.

Winter Weather Awareness Day

Today is Winter Weather Awareness Day in Texas. Officials of the state Division of Emergency Management and the Department of Public Safety say every Texan should take this opportunity to prepare for adverse winter weather. Their advice includes checking the weather forecast before you travel and have a way to receive storm warnings, monitor temperatures and visibilities, drive according to the condition of the highway, practice safe fire prevention and assemble a disaster kit.

Forgery, burglary arrest

San Angelo police have arrested a forgery suspect. Last Friday morning, officers responded to a call at Wells Fargo Bank on West Beauregard regarding a person who was attempting to pass a forged check. The suspect was found and identified as 23-year-old Floyd Harvey. Police confirmed the check, along with a checkbook and a social security card that Harvey later produced were stolen. A check revealed that the victim's vehicle had been burglarized. Harvey was arrested on forgery and burglary charges.

Fatal rollover crash

A San Angelo man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Saturday night. It happened around 10 PM in the 3100 block of West Houston Harte frontage road. San Angelo police arrived to find the driver of a Ford F150 truck deceased. They say the truck was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed, lost control and went up the embankment, causing it to roll twice before landing back on its wheels. The driver was identified as 22-year-old Joshua David Love. Investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Gas prices down again

With just over two weeks until the heavily-traveled Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the price of gasoline continues to fall. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for regular gas today is down to two-94 a gallon, a drop of five cents from a week ago. And Gas-buddy-dot-com reports that the price of regular in San Angelo ranges from two-88 to three-03 a gallon.

Development Corp board meeting

The City of San Angelo Development Corp. board will consider allocating funds to the West Texas Water Partnership when it meets in open session tomorrow morning. The session gets underway at 8:30 a.m. at the Convention Center. You can find a link to the full agenda on the city's Facebook page.

Freeze warning

West Central Texas, including the Concho Valley, will be under a freeze warning overnight. The National Weather Service at San Angelo says the combination of a strong cold front today and clearing skies early tomorrow morning will result in temperatures dropping into the mid to upper 20s. The freeze warning will be in effect form nine o'clock tonight until nine o'clock tomorrow morning. The cold can harm unprotected pipes, plants, pets and livestock.

Experience ASU

Angelo State University's Office of Admissions will host its Experience ASU program for high school seniors and prospective transfer students this weekend. It's scheduled for Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at various locations on the ASU campus.It's designed to give high school seniors, transfer students and their families an in-depth look at ASU academic and campus life. For more information, call the ASU Office of Admissions or go online to myfuture-dot-angelo-dot-edu.

MHMR fundraiser

You're invited to "Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause." It's a fundraiser for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is sponsored by MHMR Services for the Concho Valley and Applebee's Community Connections. Cost for pancakes, sausage and drink is five dollars and that's happening this Saturday morning from 8 to 10 AM at the Applebee's on Sherwood Way.

ASU Best for Vets

Angelo State University has been named one of the nation's 120 Best Colleges for Veterans. That's according to the Military Times organization in its Best for Vets: Colleges 2014 rankings. ASU is ranked number 39 out of 86 four-year institutions on the list. The rankings factor in service member enrollment, percentage of tuition covered by the G.I. Bill and availability of specific programs for military and veteran students. Angelo State President Brian May said the 'Best for Vets' designation recognizes the school's efforts to provide quality programs for veterans and other aspects that speak to ASU's overall excellence.

Houston Astrodome Fate in Question

There is no shortage of ideas about how to save the Houston Astrodome, from transforming it into an indoor skiing complex to creating an amusement park. County commissioners there are in no rush to approve demolition, even though voters rejected a $217 million idea to turn the dome into a multipurpose facility. If they do demolish it, at a cost of an estimated $78 million, their options are top turn it into a parking lot, or fill the demolition hole with water, creating a detention pond for flood control.

Luminant Holds Off On Expansion

The owner of a Texas nuclear power plant is holding off on its request for federal permission to expand the plant. Dallas-based Luminant Generation had asked the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a license to double the number of nuclear reactors at its Comanche Peak plant from two to four. However, in a letter to the NRC on Friday, Luminant said its Japanese-based reactor partner had decided to focus on restoring nuclear power in Japan after a 2011 earthquake and tsunami led to a disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Additional reasons include the rumors of possible bankruptcy by corporate parent energy Future Holdings and the depressed state of Texas wholesale power prices. Luminant is keeping its application on file with the NRC, though.

More on Houston Party Shootings

Two high school students are dead and almost two dozen injured following a shooting at a house party near Houston, Texas. Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia says the gunfire broke out when one person fired a weapon into the air in a celebratory way. Another armed partier reacted by firing into a crowd of people. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects in the shooting which happened between 11 p.m. and midnight Saturday night. Authorities say they are following up on some solid leads, but urged anyone with information to come forward. More than 100 people were at the party when shots rang out. Garcia said the party got out of control after being advertised on social media. He said that led to a massive crowd, including people with ties to street gangs.

Veteran Gets Mortgage Free Home

Ceremonies and programs have been in full gear today as we give thanks for the service of the men and women of our military for Veterans Day. And here's a touching story of generosity that honored an area vet over the weekend. Kevin Wear, an Army soldier from Rice who was seriously wounded in Afghanistan in 2012, was presented with a mortgage free home Saturday in a ceremony at the UTSA football game in San Antonio. Wear's unit was hit by a roadside IED in Summer 2012, killing several soldiers. The key was presented to Wear and his family at the game by Wells Fargo, the San Antonio Chevrolet Dealers, and the Military Warriors Support Foundation.

Houston Shooting Update

A man and a woman are dead and almost two dozen people are injured after gunfire erupted at a house party in a Houston suburb Saturday night. More than 100 people, mostly 17- to 19-year-olds, were at the party when shots rang out. Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia said 19 were injured, with many suffering gunshot wounds. Others suffered injuries such as fractures and twisted ankles in the panic to escape. He also lashed out at the party organizers, who advertised it on social media. The Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects in the shooting.

Abbott and Davis Formally Register

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and state Senator Wendy Davis have officially registered their candidacies for their parties’ nominations for governor in next year’s primaries. Abbott filed at the Texas Republican Party headquarters in Austin on Saturday . Davis also filed Saturday at an Internet shipping company headquarters in Austin. The two seek to succeed Republican Governor Rick Perry, who isn’t seeking re-election.

Veterans Day

It's Veterans Day and there are a number of events throughout the area to honor the service of our military men and women. The Veterans Day Parade in downtown San Angelo Saturday very well attended as people linked the streets to pay tribute. The annual parade lasted almost an hour and featured more than 100 entries. A reminder that in observation of Veterans Day, many federal, state and local offices will be closed today. The U.S. Postal Service won't be delivering mail, and , and many local branches of banks are also closed for the federal holiday.

ASU small business seminar

ASU's Small Business Development Center will host a free seminar, "How to Write Your Business Plan, Part Two: Focus on Financials," from 6-8:30 this evening at the City's Business Resource Center, on North Chadbourne Street. This seminar will focus on the financial sections of a business plan. Participants will learn how to draft their own cash flow projections and review financial reports. You can find out more at s-b-d-c-dot-angelo-dot-edu.

City garage sale

The City of San Angelo will host a garage sale Saturday to benefit the United Way of the Concho Valley. The citywide sale will run from 7-11 a.m. at El Paseo de Santa Angela, at Avenue D and Orient Street. All proceeds generated by the City will go to the United Way. All residents are encouraged to participate as sellers and buyers.

Seniors Still Believe tree

Meals For The Elderly has partnered with Sunset Mall for a fourth year to host a senior gifting program for their homebound elderly clients in Tom Green County named “Seniors Still Believe,” helping bring seniors Christmas cheer and hope this holiday season. Starting today and running through December 6th, the Seniors Still Believe tree will be located near the South entrance of Sunset Mall. It holds the Christmas gift wishes of seniors on individual paper ornaments. To make a senior’s wish come true, participants simply pick an ornament off the tree. Each ornament shares the senior’s name, their Christmas gift wish, and sizes if needed.

Turkey Shoot free-throw

The annual Turkey Shoot free-throw competitions hosted by the City of San Angelo's Recreation Division are coming up next Tuesday at two gyms: Southside Recreation Center on Ben Ficklin Road and Carl Ray Johnson Recreation Center on North Farr Street. There is no entry fee. Shooters will be placed in one of five age divisions and the winner of each division will receive a frozen turkey. The second-place finishers will win a pumpkin pie. For more information, call the Recreation Division.

Veterans Day

Most City of San Angelo offices will be closed next Monday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no interruption of garbage collection or landfill operations. Fairmount Cemetery on West Avenue N will host a Veterans Day celebration at 11 a.m. on Monday. Hosted by the Friends of Fairmount Cemetery, the event at the cemetery will feature Fort Concho's artillery crew and bagpiper, and a keynote address from U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway. And Fort Concho, including the Barracks 1 Visitor Center, will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday for self-guided tours.

Arrest follows foot chase

On Saturday, a San Angelo police officer stopped the vehicle in the 400 block of West Avenue I for having an expired registration. During the traffic stop the driver gave a false name. The officer also noticed the registration sticker on the vehicle belonged to a different vehicle. The driver was then asked to step out of the vehicle and the officer then noticed a plastic baggy in the vehicle containing a substance that later turned out to be methamphetamine. When he was questioned about the substance, the driver fled on foot but was located in the 1200 Block of South David and arrested. He's identified as 26-year-old Justin Adame and faces multiple charges.

Water usage

San Angelo conserved water over the weekend. On Saturday, city residents and businesses used nine-point-one million gallons of water compared to 11-point-one million on the same date last year. On Friday, the numbers were eight-point-nine million gallons this year, 10-point-nine million a year ago. A reminder that new seasonal watering restrictions took effect Friday and limit outdoor watering to once every 14 days and one inch per application.

City council tomorrow

Tomorrow's San Angelo City Council agenda includes items related to Council members' compliance with City charter qualification requirements, the Lake Nasworthy development plan, the West Texas Water Partnership, trash collection and landfill operations, and the operation of golf carts on City streets. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Convention Center and is open to the public. You can find a link to the full agenda on the city of San Angelo's Facebook page.

Gas prices down

Gas prices inched lower last week after the value of the dollar increased as did oil supplies and helped push oil prices below 95 dollars a barrel for the first time since June. That's according to Triple-A, which says the national average of regular gas today is three dollars 26 cents, down three cents from a week ago. The statewide average in Texas is three dollars even, down by five cents. Gas-buddy-dot-com reports the price of regular in San Angelo ranges from two-93 to three-09 a gallon.

Water usage

Water usage has been up all week in San Angelo. On Wednesday, city residents and businesses used 11-point-four million gallons of water compared to 11-point-one million on the same date last year.

Watering restrictions start today

A reminder that new watering restrictions are in effect today for the city of San Angelo. Watering is now limited to once every 14 days and no more than one inch per application.

Arrest follows foot pursuit

A San Angelo man faces several charges after he led officers on a brief foot pursuit during a late Wednesday night traffic stop near Angelo State University. Police say 34-year-old Eric Hernandez was pulled over for driving recklessly on Knickerbocker Road. They say he could not produce a driver's license and intially gave a false name. As officers attempted to confront him, Hernandez allegedly ran away but was apprehended as he tried to jump over a fence on University Avenue. Hernandez was arrested and transported to the Tom Green County Jail.

Need to identify

The San Angelo Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who used a stolen credit card to make purchases at several locations in the city during September. You can find pictures of the suspect plus a link to surveillance video on the SAPD Facebook page, along with instructions on texting and phoning in your tips.

ASU in Battle of Brains

A team of Angelo State University computer science students will compete in the so-called "Battle of the Brains" this weekend. The regional round of the 38th annual Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest takes place tomorrow at Baylor University in Waco. The ASU team will compete in the South Central Regional Contest against teams from many universities in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

Bill Ford seeking election

The man appointed one year ago to serve on the Tom Green County Commission from District Four will announce today that he's running for a full term. Bill Ford will make that announcement at 10am at the Visitors Center. According to a news release, Ford said he chose the Visitors Centers, with it's backdrop of the river, because--quote--"In our precinct we watch over four of the five rivers that flow into this county. Water is the most precious commodity we have, and all of us must do all we can to preserve it for the future."