CVCAA Officials announced today that they are pausing the development of the recently proposed low-income housing development.

City Council approved the purchase of 32 pieces of heavy-duty construction equipment at a net cost of $4,617,277, after applying more than $1.12 million in trade-in credits.

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday but was expected to weaken.

Texas’ Democratic Party has its first full statewide ticket in decades, and data centers are in their sights as they argue for more local control.

On the heels of a CNBC report ranking our state as among the worst states to live, the Texas Workforce Commission reveals that unemployment is very low.

Between the failed campaign to hold a recall vote for Mayor Tom Thompson, the successful campaign to do the same for Councilman Harry Thomas; data centers, flock cameras, homeless care, and zoning complaints, it seems that pretty much no one was pleased with anybody else during Tuesday evening’s city council meeting.

Texas Tribune: Swift-moving floodwater destroyed or heavily damaged 135 homes in Kerr County, Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday from Kerrville after taking a helicopter survey of affected areas and receiving a briefing by state and area officials.

Mike Burnett has been giving the same pitch for a few years now: the solution to homelessness is easy, he says, just give them homes. Speaking to community meetings more than a few times, Burnett emphasizes the reality of life on the street.

“You can’t get a job without an ID, cant get an ID without mail. And you can’t get mail without an address,” he says. When that need is met, providing people with immediate housing relief however humble, and few or no conditions, it’s called “Housing First.”

Housing First is not a new concept; it’s worked in big cities like Austin (pop. 961,000), and in smaller, regional cities like Little Rock, Arkansas (pop. 202,000). Studies have found that among a survey of 22 housing first projects across the U.S. that were studied, the results were clear. An 88 percent increase in housing retention when compared to previous methods.

Burnett wrote in an opinion published last year: “The Housing First model reverses the traditional approach. Instead of demanding sobriety or employment before offering housing, it provides stable shelter first—and then offers holistic care: services from social service agencies, faith-based organizations, and other entities working to meet each individual’s unique needs.”

They call their project the “Rock Rose Community Campus” – originally it would house facilities to hold events, and many micro homes that would house the homeless, along with facilities.

People would be referred to Rock Rose from other agencies, and congregant shelters, as a first step out of homelessness.

Council will hear official report on recall effort against Mayor Tom Thompson.

The City of San Angelo subcontracts the handling of elections through Tom Green County, and according to Elections Administrator Vona Hudson, running any election costs real money.

Final sign-off turns into brief hiatus after public support breathes new life into KRUN-AM 1400.

“When it comes to covering news, there are a few cardinal sins that you need to avoid, or so I’ve been told.”

The Tom Green County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved several grant applications and agreements, including funding requests for library improvements, bridge rehabilitation and public safety equipment.

In April 2024, the Biden administration cleared the way for more than 4 million low-wage workers to collect overtime pay. Ken Paxton sued to stop it.

Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, each middle school will receive students from four elementary campuses.

“Texans expect their representatives to stand up for them – not stay silent,” congressional challenger says.

Acclaimed songwriter Carol Elliott about her early career working around Nashville legends, her songwriting process, and the inspiration behind some of her favorite songs in San Angelo July 19.

A year after the devastating July 4 floods in Texas, which were triggered locally by several billion gallons of rainfall in Northeast San Angelo, Concho Valley Together hosts “Resilience Rallies.”

Families are in for a wonderful experience at the upcoming Family Day at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. This year’s theme is “Curious Collectors!”

The San Angelo Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for help from city residents to improve fire safety in the community. The organization is asking residents to complete and submit an online survey.

The fatal shooting of a man in Houston by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Tuesday is the latest in a series of migrant deaths while in federal custody or interacting with agents in Texas since President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025.

City Council approved a series of infrastructure, public safety, and housing measures during its regular meeting Tuesday, including authorizing a federal grant application for new firefighter breathing equipment, supporting infrastructure improvements tied to future residential growth, and advancing the city’s 2026 federal housing plan.

In San Angelo: Animal Services received some needed relief this week: city council discussed and passed along two measures on Tuesday that will help the shelter.

First, a donation of flea and tick prevention medication valued at $90,000 dollars; and an increase to the Animal Services budget to meet higher-than-expected operational needs, approving an extra $60,883 for animal medical expenses.

Both the Mayor and Valenzuela’s remarks were twinged with a bit of emotion, and it was obvious that many city councilors and city staffers were emotional about the departure as well. Valenzuela says that after taking some time off for travel, he and his wife plan to remain in San Angelo.

Daniel Valenzuela was hired as city manager in 2012, making him one of the longest serving city managers in the cities history. Since that time he has served alongside four mayors; Alvin New, Dwain Morrison, Brenda Gunter, and Tom Thompson, and many more city councilors, overseeing several major changes and modernizations to the city.

45 Fireworks Related Fires Reported in TGC

Volunteers with West Texas Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in the Concho Valley awoke on the morning of June 19 to an email advising them that the program was coming to an end, effective July 1, and that their final day of West Texas RSVP service would be June 30.

BIG SPRING, TX – The Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Wednesday afternoon that they would be closing six federal penitentiaries to address “decades of deferred maintenance and extreme staffing challenges.” Among them, the federal correctional institution in Big Spring.

An employer of 286 workers, sources say. The prison is one of the most important employers in Howard County. The low-security men’s prison is home to 617 inmates.

Phillip “Phil” Urrutia will take up city manager position Aug. 1.

Commissioner Nanny was asked if the court received any studies on data center development in the county. Nanny answered: “not a word.”

This Interim Hearing will include public testimony, which is limited to 2 minutes per witness.