LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP
The San Angelo Fire Department has new emergency response capabilities thanks to a donation of swiftwater rescue gear worth more than $25,000 during a presentation Friday morning at the Central Fire Station.
Funded by the Rotary District 5840 Foundation and facilitated by the local Rotarians, the high-tech equipment will fully outfit eight additional members of the department’s specialized water rescue team.
According to fire officials, the department now boasts a full, 16-member team of fully trained and equipped swiftwater rescue personnel, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.
Memorial Day Commemorated at Fort Concho
As has been a long tradition, Fort Concho hosted a Memorial Day program on the fort’s grounds on Monday morning.
The guest speaker for the event was C. A. Maedgen III of San Angelo, a Vietnam veteran and active member of many local and regional historical preservation groups.
The Fort Concho Living History program and the Sons of the Confederate Veterans provided memorial salutes, and the color guard from Angelo State University’s ROTC also participated.
Fort Concho wants to remind veterans and their families that they are participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission throughout the summer.
For more information, please call the fort at 325-481-2646 or check the web site at www.fortconcho.com
Polls Open ‘Till 7 for Runoff Elections
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the runoff elections in Texas. Under state law, voters who are in line by 7 p.m. are entitled to vote.
Voters are encouraged to bring one of the seven acceptable forms of photo identification when voting in person. A full list of acceptable IDs and additional election information is available at VoteTexas.gov.
Inventors and Entrepreneurs Wanted!
Calling all inventors and entrepreneurs!
The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meeting of the Inventors and Entrepreneurs Network this week, aiming to connect with local innovators, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships within the business community.
The networking will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Business Resource Center, 69 N. Chadbourne St.
VFW Post 1815 Seeks Help With Parking Lot
The threat of closure for the San Angelo VFW Post 1815 has prompted a plea to the community for financial help. Post officials say that to maintain their commercial insurance and stay open to the public, they need to have their parking lot repaired.
Without their commercial insurance, they cannot open to the public and serve the community, which would hinder their operations.
Quotes for the repairs have been wide ranging, from $19,000 for basic repairs to $154,000 for a full replacement, according to officials. The VFW Post has used the building on Browning Street since 1949.
Individuals interested in contributing can contact the post or staff members. You can reach the post by calling 325-655-6550 or by emailing savfw1815@gmail.com.
