In the News ... "Blood donors urged to give generously during holiday season"

SAST Photo by Colin Murphey

• Several upcoming opportunities to give blood

By Matthew McDaniel, Reporter
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - With the holidays approaching, nonprofit blood-services provider Vitalant is urging all Concho Valley residents who enjoy good health to give thanks by donating blood ...

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In the News ... "United Supermarkets, Market Street kick-off 'Turkey Bucks'"

• The money raised in a particular area will stay in that area

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA/MIDLAND/SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - On Tuesday United Supermarkets launched their annual program, Turkey Bucks, in Midland, Odessa, San Angelo and parts of New Mexico.

Turkey Bucks is a program designed to help raise money for those dealing with food insecurity as the holiday season approaches.

From Nov. 1 to Nov. 14, guests will have the opportunity to make a donation at the register when they are finished shopping.

“We are so excited to once again kick off Turkey Bucks this holiday season,” John Jameson, regional vice president for the United Family, stated in the press release. “It means the world to us to be in a position to help families who are dealing with food insecurity during this time of the year. We encourage our guests to donate what they can.”

The donations will go to several food banks, food pantries and other charitable organizations across the region. This includes West Texas Food Bank, The Food Depot, St. James Episcopal, Storehouse New Mexico, El Ranchito de los Niños, Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, and Food Bank of the Concho Valley. The money raised in a particular area will stay in that area.

In the News ... "San Angelo area churches offer worship, volunteer options"

SAST Photo

• Submit upcoming options for YOUR church to the Standard-Times

Staff Report
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - Faith briefs may be submitted by emailing News@GoSanAngelo.com. Briefs are published in print on Saturdays and the deadline to submit an entry is noon Wednesdays ...

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In the News ... "San Angelo area churches offer worship, volunteer options"

• Submit upcoming options for YOUR church to the Standard-Times

Staff Report
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - Faith briefs may be submitted by emailing News@GoSanAngelo.com. Briefs are published in print on Saturdays and the deadline to submit an entry is noon Wednesdays ...

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In the News ... "San Angelo area churches offer worship, volunteer options"

• Submit upcoming options for YOUR church to the Standard-Times

Staff Report
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - Faith briefs may be submitted by emailing News@GoSanAngelo.com. Briefs are published in print on Saturdays and the deadline to submit an entry is noon Wednesdays ...

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In the News ... "San Angelo area churches offer worship, volunteer options"

• Submit upcoming options for YOUR church to the Standard-Times

Staff Report
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - Faith briefs may be submitted by emailing News@GoSanAngelo.com. Briefs are published in print on Saturdays and the deadline to submit an entry is noon Wednesdays ...

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In the News ... "San Angelo area churches offer worship, volunteer options"

• Submit upcoming options for YOUR church to the Standard-Times

Staff Report
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - Faith briefs may be submitted by emailing News@GoSanAngelo.com. Briefs are published in print on Saturdays and the deadline to submit an entry is noon Wednesdays ...

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In the News ... “Westlake Ace Hardware, Salvation Army hold fan drive"

• Campaign will last through June 19 - FINAL DAY TODAY

Staff Report
• Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - Westlake Ace Hardware in Midland and the Salvation Army are celebrating 10 years of fan drives. This year’s fan drive, in which donations are being accepted to purchase fans for those in need beat the summer heat, will last through June 19.

Donations can made at the local Westlake Ace Hardware, 1004 Andrews Highway, or online at westlakehardware.com/fan-drive. Westlake customers can also donate by rounding up their purchases at the register.

Since the Midland campaign kicked off 10 years ago, over $20,000 has been donated, equating to more than 1,300 fans given to those in need.

Photo courtesy of Westlake Ace Hardware

In the News ... “Westlake Ace Hardware, Salvation Army hold fan drive"

• Campaign will last through June 19

Staff Report
• Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - Westlake Ace Hardware in Midland and the Salvation Army are celebrating 10 years of fan drives. This year’s fan drive, in which donations are being accepted to purchase fans for those in need beat the summer heat, will last through June 19.

Donations can made at the local Westlake Ace Hardware, 1004 Andrews Highway, or online at westlakehardware.com/fan-drive. Westlake customers can also donate by rounding up their purchases at the register.

Since the Midland campaign kicked off 10 years ago, over $20,000 has been donated, equating to more than 1,300 fans given to those in need.

Photo courtesy of Westlake Ace Hardware

In the News ... "San Angelo retirement center requesting Valentine's Day cards for residents"

Photo by Shane Dunlap, The Evening News

• Benefiting Baptist Retirement Community

By Rosanna Fraire, Reporter
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS -As your children begin creating their Valentine's Day cards, they can add one to the list and send it to a senior citizen.

Buckner Retirement Services is accepting Valentine's Day cards and letters for residents of its six senior living communities across Texas, including the Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo.

"Cards will also be accepted for Buckner employees to show appreciation for the frontline heroes serving senior adults throughout the pandemic," the release stated ...

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In the News ... "We Need Christmas"

• Hosted by What Yeshua Can Do

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ANDREWS, TEXAS - Compassion will present Matthew West, “We Need Christmas,” Thursday at the Andrews County Expo, 1441 TX-176, Andrews.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for VIP and concert starts at 7 p.m.

VIP is $40, general admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door and group: $22 (10+).

For tickets or more information, call 432-664-4910 or WYCD or tinyurl.com/a8z4awva.

ADDED NOTE: Matthew West Coming to San Angelo, December 10

In the News ... "Abilene Sermons: 11/20-21/21"

• What's happening at churches in the Big Country?

Staff Report
• Abilene Reporter-News

ABILENE, TEXAS - Encourage your pastor to tell us the upcoming week's sermon topic. It's FREE, and it's open to churches throughout the Big Country. Email it to publishme@reporternews.com by 2 p.m. each Tuesday. Please put "sermon" in the subject line. Include the topic, who will deliver it, a synopsis limited to 60 words, when services begin and the name and street address of your place of worship ...

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In the News ... "New church development aims to revitalize part of downtown San Angelo"

Contributed Photo

• Grand opening of the new development is scheduled for November 21

By Colin Murphey, Reporter/Photographer
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - While many churches were struggling to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, one religious institution in downtown San Angelo was implementing plans to expand their outreach to the community with a new development that aims to bring people together ...

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In the News ... "San Angelo's Salvation Army returns with 'Red Kettle Challenge' online fundraiser"

Salvation Army Photo

• Being a bell ringer not only gives back to those in need, but also leaves a lasting imprint on those who donate to a red kettle

By Alana Edgin, Reporter
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - The San Angelo Salvation Army has issued a challenge to people this year in hopes of reaching over $100,000 ...

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In the News ... "Salvation Army announces new leadership in San Angelo"

Contributed Photo

• Meet the Calderons

By Alana Edgin, Reporter
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - The Salvation Army in San Angelo announced new leadership on Friday, introducing Majors Angel and Valerie Calderon, according to a news release.

The Calderons previously served the past five years at the Pleasant Grove Community Center, where they ran Salvation Army programs. The couple originally met as youth leaders at their local Puerto Rico church, according to the release.

They became Salvation Army officers/pastors in 1999 and have since served in Odessa, Plano and several Florida cities ...

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In the News ... "United Family donates more than 9,000 rolls of toilet paper to Concho Valley food bank"

Contributed Photo

• Part of a regional effort in Texas, New Mexico

By Rosanna Fraire, Reporter
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS -The United Family donated 9,216 rolls of toilet paper to the Concho Valley Regional Food Bank on Monday, July 12 ...

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In the News ... "Free lunch meals will be available for hungry San Angelo children; what you need to know"

• Going on now through August 13

By Alana Edgin, Reporter
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - Just as San Angelo ISD's free lunch program ends on July 2, a statewide program will continue to help provide meals for local children this summer ...

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In the News ... "San Angelo area churches offer worship, volunteer options: Weekend of June 26"

• Including Vacation Bible School This Summer

By Matthew McDaniel, Reporter
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - Faith briefs may be submitted by emailing News@GoSanAngelo.com. Briefs are published in print on Saturdays and the deadline to submit an entry is noon Wednesdays ...

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In the News ... "Westlake Ace Hardware stores to host annual fan drive for Salvation Army"

• Drive will be held in 121 stores nationwide from June 3-20

Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Westlake Ace Hardware stores are getting ready to host their annual fan drive that benefits The Salvation Army. During the drive, customers at all Westlake Ace Hardware stores are asked to round up the total of their purchases ...

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In the News ... "San Angelo area churches offer worship, volunteer options: Weekend of April 2"

• Here is a look at the communications received by the Standard-Times to date

By Matthew McDaniel, Reporter
• San Angelo Standard Times

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - Faith briefs may be submitted by emailing News@GoSanAngelo.com. Briefs are published in print on Saturdays and the deadline to submit an entry is noon Wednesdays ...

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