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Who says you need a big budget to find the perfect Christmas gift? Craigslist has been matching people with just the right items for years. Here are some incredible free items available now on Craigslist near San Angelo. Better hurry, these items won't last long

If you are out deer hunting and you encounter an emu wandering around, it might be a great idea to join forces. One of the most unlikely tall tales of this hunting season is a true story of an emu and a hunter. Never mind hunting dogs, maybe the saavy hunter should get an emu.

During the Christmas holidays, I get nostalgic for the "12 Days of Christmas," and I think we need the "12 Days of Texas." So, here's what I came up with.

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The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is hosting their annual Christmas Exhibit Friday December 9th and Thursday December 15th at the Coop Gallery, 427 S. Oakes Street!

The most wonderful time of the year!

The Christmas season is here and it hits a little differently here in West Texas. There are traditions we Texans hold dear that you won't encounter anywhere else. Altogether these traditions define what makes the holiday season so special here in Texas.

In Texas, reduced speed limits become the law when drivers reach these signs and remain the maximum legal speed limit until the next sign posting a higher speed limit. This is regardless of whether workers, orange barrels, or any sign of construction are visible.

Get ready for a wonderful weekend of Christmas fun, shopping and entertainment on the grounds of Old Fort Concho this Fri - Sat, Dec 2nd – 4th!

Smile for the camera! We've rounded up 60 of the most infamous Rock Star Mugshots!

Everything is bigger and better in Texas. These are a few ideas that I could think of that to prove that everything is bigger and better in Texas.

It seems far-fetched to me that Bigfoot or Sasquatch could remain undetected here in the San Angelo area. There just aren't that many trees or caves. Those are the two things most associated with the beast. Yet, there have been some famous Bigfoot sightings in the San Angelo area. Many of the sightings happen at this time of the year.

Scientists in Texas say many white-tailed deer here in Texas are carrying the virus that causes Covid. Further, scientists say there are documented cases of deer giving humans the virus. Not many cases, but it has happened. Should you be concerned? Here is the latest.

ASU's athletic department has released information about The Rams facing off in the Quarterfinal Matchup With Colorado School of Mines this Saturday, Dec 3rd!

The ritual behind Christmas Tamales in Texas has a lot to do with the corn harvest and the thankfulness of the Hispanic Christian heritage. Tis the season to rejoice and celebrate.

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While it may seem bad for the environment to cut down a live Christmas tree for the holidays, the truth is quite different. According to Texas A&M Forest Service, Christmas trees are grown for an average of eight to ten years before being harvested and more than 350 million future Christmas trees are growing in the U.S. Since only a small fraction are cut down each year, these trees provide great benefits to the environment.

Paintbrush Alley resides between Twohig and Concho running from Irving to Chadbourne downtown. On Saturday, December 3rd, holiday magic arrives in this special place. Paintbrush Alley Market Days "Holiday Edition" dances across the canvas of our holiday season this year from 10a-3p.

Brown Friday is the busiest day of the year for plumbers due to an increased number of house calls regarding clogged drains and broken garbage disposals. Some guests treat the garbage disposal as an extra trash can. It isn't. If you put any food item down the drain that can't be liquified, you will have a problem.

Last year, I shared a secret ingredient with my mom that turned the tide in her favor in our family's macaroni and cheese rivalry.  It was something I discovered by accident, and I thought no one else knew about it. That is, until this year, when I found several social media posts proving if my secret mac and cheese ingredient was ever a true "secret", it wasn't very well kept.

Until recently, I never heard of a house with two front doors. Whenever I have seen a home with two front doors, I naturally assumed it was a duplex or multi-family dwelling. A recent visit to a friend whose parents live in an old Texas farmhouse changed all that.

Everyone knows about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These are icons of shopping in everyone's holiday calendar. Not as well known is Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is an annual event created to encourage shoppers to shop in local small businesses in person and online.

According to the city ordinance in San Angelo, (3.900) chickens are allowed in the city limits of San Angelo. However, they must be at least 100 feet from any residence, business, or institution, other than the residence, trade, or institution of the owners of the animals.

Five members of the Arrellano family, including two children, were murdered in 1968. Texas Rangers Cold Case Investigators are still looking for information on this case.

According to the National Weather Service, the snowiest 24 hours in San Angelo's history happened in April 1996. April? According to their records, 9.3 inches of snow fell on April 5th, 1996. Do you remember that event? Perhaps you even have photos.

It is the mantra of Texas Driving. "Drive Friendly, It's the Texas Way". So, where does flashing your headlights or driving with your emergency flashing lights on in bad weather fit into this?

No one is perfect, however. TxDot is acknowledging that a recent seal coat project is causing damage to vehicles on US 277 in Cristoval. Apparently, it has caused a lot of damage. Why are seal coat jobs so complicated and what can you do if your car is damaged?

Throwback.

Often, people with common last names clustered in an area are all descendants of original settlers. It used to take many generations for extended families to lose track of one another. Today, with the way people move around, and with stepfamilies, losing track of relatives can happen faster.