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It has been almost eleven months since a deadly ammonium nitrate explosion and fire at a fertilizer plant changed life forever for the 2,800-plus residents of West, Texas.

Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Barry Smitherman says he believes the shale revolution could drive the state's oil production to record levels before the end of the decade.

Terry County Sheriff Larry Gilbreath says 43-year-old James Croft of Tyler died at the scene Thursday afternoon when a silo tank fell on him.

Quality Carriers, Inc. , the leading North American bulk chemical carrier, has expanded into the West Texas market, with a new terminal in Sweetwater, TX.

High pressure moves east and low pressure develops over West Texas and deepens. This will increase moisture and winds Friday and into Friday night, according to the National Weather Center in Corpus Christi.

Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis has been walking a fine line since she became a political star last summer.

Nine weeks ago, Charles Garcia was a disengaged student, keeping to himself in the back of the classroom.

West Texas students and families are preparing to hit the road, take to the skies, and even hit the surf.

World War II veteran Uell Carter served as a member of the Texas National Guard.

A former West Texas constable and police officer has received a two-year prison term after pleading guilty to a drug conspiracy charge.

WE ARE LIVE, MARIZA MENDOZA, KSAT 12 NEWS. WENDY DAVIS MAY BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR, BUT SHE LOST HER PARTY PRIMARIES IN SOUTH TEXAS, A NATURAL STRONG STRONG -- STRONGHOLD.

The San Angelo Tea Party will hold its first of our twice-a-month meetings at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the West Texas Training Center located at 3501 North Highway 67 .

The deadly tornadoes that devastated portions of Oklahoma last May are a dark reminder.

When Cindy McBrayer and RenA e Holman decided on the slogan "Change for Cambodia," they were referring to more than just pocket change they hoped people would donate to their cause.

Students at Dunbar College Preparatory Academy prepare for a concert with national recording artist and gospel singer Deborah Barnes-Moss on Wednesday in Lubbock.

One hundred sixty nine artists and artisans will display approximately 300 works in various mediums at the 15th annual Stribling Art Extravaganza March 21st through the 23rd at historic Ft.

Mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures are expected today. A thicker cloud deck will move overhead tonight, keeping lows above freezing.

To accommodate guests with a sweet tooth, Market Street has announced a line of signature specialty cakes topped with fresh fruit and a line of 5-inch cakes.

Jignesh "Jay" Domadia has come a long way since moving from India to El Paso 14 years ago to manage a hotel owned by friends.

"Greg Abbott came into our house uninvited, wanting to somehow give the illusion that the Lubbock County Hispanic community is supportive," Lubbock city councilman Victor Hernandez said after Abbott visited the West Texas town and held a campaign rally at a Mexican restaurant.