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09/26/2023

A few weeks ago, Coco made the news after a Good Samaritan helped rescue her from dogs attacking her in her yard. Unfortunately, she passed away last week, and her owner wrote about the love he had for her.

How I’m grieving thousands of miles away

09/19/2023

Here in DC where Congressman August Pfluger is being interviewed at a Punchbowl News event. Pfluger still supports Speaker McCarthy as Speaker, and that he hopes that a government shutdown can be avoided.

09/01/2023

08/31/2023

Earlier this week, a West Texan was named Mrs. America. Did you know that San Angelo use to have its own pageant that was nationally televised? Miss Wool started as Miss Wool of Texas. In 1968, Miss Wool was hosted by Art Linkleter. Thanks to archives at ASU’s Porter Henderson Library, you can watch the telecast at the link.

This film from the Miss Wool Collection is the first part of the complete telecast of the Miss Wool of America Pageant of 1968. The Miss Wool of America Pageant took place annually from 1952-1972 in San Angelo, sponsored by the National Wool Growers Association, the American Sheep Producers Council,...

08/31/2023

An excellent opportunity to listen to Commissioner on the Texas Transportation Commission.

Join us Wednesday, September 6th for lunch at Bentwood Country Club. Lunch will be served at 12:00 pm and will be buffet style. Our guest speaker will be past City of San Angelo Mayor, Alvin New.

The cost of lunch is $25 and will be served at noon. Please RSVP by Monday, September 4th to Joe Will Ross at [email protected].

08/31/2023

In the newsletter today, more on COSADC’s vote to help fund up to $2 million for ASU’s pilot training facility and the reasoning as to why the City is pausing the search to hire its next Economic Development Director. Also, with news that a West Texan was named Miss America, a look back on a more prestigious pageant, Miss Wool, with some rare footage from the Porter Henderson Library

One big thing: COSADC Board approves up to $2 million to ASU for their pilot training facility at Mathis Field In a meeting that saw an update about the Chamber's year, an announced pause in the search for the next Economic Development Director, and a review of strategic priorities for

08/30/2023

News: In update to COSADC Board, Interim Economic Development Director Michael Dane tells board it has been difficult to fill Economic Development Director position vacated by Guy Andrews last year. Dane says City will put a pause on hiring process for now.

08/30/2023

News: COSADC Board approves $2 million to ASU to help fund its pilot training facility at Mathis Field. According to Dr. Topliff at ASU, the final budget for the project is around $7.4 million.

08/30/2023

COSA-DC Board is currently meeting at City Hall. Updates to come.

08/30/2023

Siri, play “Who Runs the World (Girls).” San Angelo is one of a few cities nationwide where the women under 30 make more than their male counterparts. The city finished tenth alongside the NYC and DC metro areas. More in the link in bio.

08/30/2023

According to a 2022 Pew Research Center study, San Angelo is one of a few U.S. cities where women under 30 make more than their male counterparts. The city came in at tenth nationwide right along side both the New York City and Washington DC metro areas. That and more in today’s newsletter.

Plus, Shannon opens registration for Pink Ribbon Run and Texas natives stay in Texas more than any other state.

08/30/2023

A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas researchers say that economic growth, low taxes, and big cities all can keep residents in their home states.

Texas Tribune

A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas researchers say that economic growth, low taxes and big cities all can keep residents in their home states.

08/29/2023

This is just the second year that Rival IQ has ranked Division II schools, and Angelo State University improved its overall ranking from No. 4 in 2021-22. ASU's main social media accounts are overseen by the Office of Communications and Marketing including Tom Nurre and Brittney Miller

Angelo State University's social media marketing and engagement initiatives have been ranked No. 1 among the nation's NCAA Division II schools for 2022-23 by Rival IQ, a leading national social media analyzing and consulting company. The rankings have been published online as part of Rival IQ's 2023...

08/29/2023

This morning, San Angelo City Council will hold a budget workshop in advance of the budget being presented and adopted next month. Also in today’s newsletter, the eight dogs who were responsible for killing one dog and injuring another were impounded by Animal Control yesterday. Lastly, Air Force Staff Sergeant Josh Elrod is recognized for his heroic actions stopping a pack of eight dogs from killing the injured dog on Sunday. To get these emails in your inbox, sign up.

Plus, Animal Control impounds eight dogs who have killed one dog and injured another near Austin Elementary

08/28/2023

An owned pack of dogs has caused trouble in the Angelo Heights neighborhood killing one dog and injuring another. The dogs, which live a few hundred feet from Austin Elementary were not taken into custody by Animal Control after they killed the first dog.

A pack of dogs has caused havoc in Angelo Heights after killing one dog and injuring another.

08/21/2023

At tonight’s San Angelo ISD Board Meeting, trustees will vote on approving new playground equipment at Goliad, San Jacinto, and Reagan.
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Plus, COSA staff to present on how an expansion to Foster Coliseum would affect the neighborhood surrounding the Coliseum.

08/10/2023

Some pics from inside San Angelo ISD’s Convocation. Difference makers from around the district are at Foster Communications Coliseum to hear from Michael Bonner and the acclaimed band Dr. Dethmetal and the Metalheads.

08/05/2023

A new cupcake business is about to open on the 5th.

08/03/2023

Several of Angelo State University's security studies and criminal justice online degree programs have again been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation for 2022-23 by multiple higher education resource guides.

08/03/2023

Breaking news: The San Angelo Nature Center has closed permanently as of Thursday, July 27, largely due to federal regulations, building requirements and staffing.

The majority of non-venomous reptiles will be relocated locally to Mad Mouse Zoodio, while the venomous reptiles will be relocated to a facility in Edna, Texas. All mammals have or will also be relocated to new homes.

08/01/2023

Congressman August Pfluger, John Cornyn, and Joni Ernst speaking at a press conference here at the West Texas Legislative Summit

07/31/2023

Legislation passed this month would raise the state’s homestead exemption to $100,000, lower schools’ tax rates and put an appraisal cap on residential and commercial properties, among other measures. But voters must approve a constitutional amendment first.

From Texas Tribune

Legislation passed this month would raise the state’s homestead exemption to $100,000, lower schools’ tax rates and put an appraisal cap on residential and commercial properties, among other measures. But voters must approve a constitutional amendment first.

07/28/2023

Here is a breakdown for both Friday and Saturday of the incredible history that will be covered. Join us for the full presentations, or just pop in for the topics you are the most interested in!

07/25/2023

Earlier this month, Jill Ross started as the new principal at Central High School. In her first interview to a local news outlet, she talked about why she took the job, how she plans to engage the community in her new role, and if she’s added any orange and blue to her closet.

In her first interview with a local news outlet, new Central principal Jill Ross talks about her role.

07/24/2023

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07/21/2023

Look for our interview with new Central principal Jill Ross early next week! Ross has been on the job since the beginning of July.

07/20/2023

On July 19, 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of San Angelo public water system, PWS TX2260001, to issue a boil water notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that, due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water in certain areas of this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 3:35 p.m. July 20, 2023.

07/20/2023

New Director for Angelo State University Porter Henderson Library

Dr. Aubrey Madler, formerly the director of library and learning services at Texas Tech University - Costa Rica, has been hired as the new executive director of Angelo State University's Porter Henderson Library. A native of Montana, Madler has over 20 years of experience working in various special....