After previous allegations a recommendation had been made with bias, City Council awarded three contracts, totaling about $125,000, for the maintenance of the Zacate and Manadas creeks.

Already designated a “Military Friendly School” by G.I. Jobs magazine, Angelo State University recently got even friendlier for military veterans and their families with the opening of its Veterans Educational and Transitional Services (VETS) Center.

The Texas Tech University System announced Monday the establishment of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) at El Paso as the fourth university under the TTU System.

Aggravated robbery suspect arrested

An early morning accident on Monday sent two teenagers to the hospital after they were struck by a pickup near San Bernardo Avenue and Sanchez Street.

MASON — When the Mason High School one-act play cast members perform Wednesday at the state UIL competition in Austin, they’ll proudly represent their school, community and families.

NUTRITION FACT In 1822, the average American consumed 45 grams of sugar (the amount found in one of today’s 12-ounce sodas) every five days. In 2012, we now consume 765 grams of sugar every five days. DRIVEWAY SAFETY Each year, more than 9,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for injuries that occurred while they were unattended in or around motor vehicles. Many of these preventable injuries occur when drivers are unaware of children near vehicles. Top tips include: Before you drive away, take a few seconds to walk all the way around your parked car to check for children. ...

The Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Sheppard Air Force Base prepares technical sergeants for future leadership roles in the Air Force.

Local news in brief, 5/21

A state district judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed against City Manager Joyce Wilson and city Reps.

Ruiz Elementary School commemorated its 20th anniversary Monday with a campus celebration.