Spelling bee

It's down to the final 50 at the 85th Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC and an eighth-grader from Wall did not make the cut. Clancy Carter was making his second appearance at the competition; he also advanced to the National Spelling Bee in 2010. The winner will be crowned tonight and take home prizes including 30-thousand dollars in cash.

San Angelo house fire

Fortunately, no one was home when fire broke out in a two-story residence on East Harris Avenue early Wednesday morning. It took two dozen firefighters and some 35-thousand gallons of water to finally put out the fire after it had burned for about an hour. Cause of the fire is under investigation by the state fire marshalls office.

Hazardous weather outlook

The National Weather Service at San Angelo has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of West Central Texas, including the Concho Valley. There is a chance for thunderstorms today, mainly south of a line from Brownwood to Sterling City. Within that area, there is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms producing large hail, damaging winds and deadly cloud-to-ground lightning. Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.

ASU planetarium shows

Angelo State University's Global Immersion Center, formerly the Planetarium, will present three full-dome public astronomy shows during its summer 2012 schedule beginning Thursday, June 7th, in the Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Building, on Vanderventer Street. Each Thursday through August 2nd, "The Cowboy Astronomer" will run at 7 p.m., "MarsQuest" will run at 8 p.m. and "Oasis in Space" will run at 9 p.m. All the shows are open to the public with admission prices of three dollars for adults and two dollars for children, active military and senior citizens.

ASU Bass Anglers

A Bass Anglers team from Angelo State University won the West Texas Team Trail Lake Stamford Fishing Tournament on May 20th to wrap up the spring semester of competition for the club. Josh Seale and Matthew Freeman caught five fish weighing a total of 22-point-89 pounds The club's summer schedule begins this Saturday with the FLW Toledo Bend Reservoir Tournament.

Runoff For Tom Green Sheriff

There's going to be a runoff election for sheriff of Tom Greene County. The much-delayed primary election yesterday left candidate David Jones only sixty-three votes shy of the number needed to break fifty percent and secure the nomination. Instead, unofficial results give Jones about 49-point-3 percent, forcing a runoff with the second-place vote-getter, Steve Mild. Mild received almost 25 percent of the ten thousand votes cast. That runoff election yet to be scheduled.

State election results

Mitt Romney's victory in Tuesday's Texas primary has given him more than enough delegates to clinch the Republican presidential nomination. The GOP race for U.S. Senate wound up in a runoff between the top two vote-getters: Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz. They will face off on July 31st.

Election results

Unofficial results from Tuesday's primary election indicate there will be a runoff for the Republican nomination for Tom Green County Sheriff between David Jones and Steve Mild. Ralph Hoelscher won the GOP nomination for Precinct One County Commissioner. And incumbent Mike Conaway took the Republican nomination for Congress in District 11.

Hazardous weather outlook

Portions of West Central Texas, including the Concho Valley, are under a hazardous weather outlook. The National Weather Service at San Angelo says near-critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon and early evening west of a line from Haskell to San Angelo to Ozona. Southwest winds of 15 to 20 miles an hour will combine with relative humidity values of 10 to 20 percent and very hot temperatures. Any outdoor burning or any activity that could result in accidental flames should be done with caution.

ASU presidential search committee

San Angelo Mayor Alvin New is one of eight members of a search committee that will help find the next president of Angelo State University. The panel, named Tuesday by Texas Tech University System Chancellor Kent Hance, is chaired by Board of Regents vice-chairman Mickey Long. Current ASU president Joseph Rallo will stay on until a replacement is named, and then move on to his new job as vice chancellor of academic affairs at the Texas Tech University System.

Summer food program

The San Angelo Independent School District will again present its Summer Food Service Program next month. Free meals are available to all children ages 18 and younger. All kids have to do is show up at a feeding site. Those open next Monday at Austin and Holliman Elementary Schools, Tuesday at Lake View High, Rio Vista Head Start and the Northside and Lake View Boys and Girls Clubs, and Thursday at Lincoln Middle School.

Aging agency assistance

Older citizens of Coke County who need information, assistance and services are invited to two sessions this month presented by the Area Agency on Aging of the Concho Valley. The agency's Jim Bright will be able to help individuals on Monday, June 18th, at the Bronte Senior Citizens Center on East Oliver in Bronte from 10:30 to 11:30 AM and then at the Robert Lee Senior Center on County Park Road from noon to 1 PM. For more information, contact the Area Agency on Aging of the Concho Valley.

Primary Election Day - Finally

Voters in the Concho Valley and elsewhere in Texas finally going to the polls today. The long-delayed Texas primary election is being held after being postponed several times due to squabbles over new voting district maps. Now, voters can decide on a number of national, state and local races that will set up the ballot for the November General Election. In addition to picking presidential favorites, voters in Tom Green County are choosing final candidates for Sheriff and District Attorney, among several other posts. In the Sheriff's race, four Republicans -- Steve Mild, Keith Muncey, David Jones and David Faison -- all vying for the nomination to run against Democrat Walter Bryant and Libertarian David Benton in November. The District Attorney race is an all-Republican show with current D-A Steve Lupton retiring. Lupton has endorsed Allison Palmer who is running against fellow G-O-P candidates Andrew Graves and Nathan Butler. No opposition in sight in November for the winner. Polls open until seven o'clock tonight.

Primary election day

Today's Texas Republican presidential primary should wrap up the GOP nomination for Mitt Romney. Texas has 155 delegates at stake and Romney needs less than half of those to give him the eleven-hundred-44 required for nomination at the convention in Tampa. In Tom Green County, the ballot includes a race for sheriff. Seeking the Republican nomination are David Faison, David Jones, Steve Mild and Keith Muncey. The winner faces Democrat Walter Bryant and Libertarian David Benton in November.

Hazardous weather outlook

The National Weather Service at San Angelo has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of West Central Texas, including the counties of Tom Green, Nolan, Sterling, Coke, Runnels, Irion, COncho, Crockett, Schleicher and Menard. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening generally north and east of a line from Haskell to Sweetwater to Coleman. These storms could include large hail, damaging winds and deadly cloud-to-ground lightning.

Financing options seminar

If you're looking to fund a business start-up or expansion, the ASU Small Business Development Center has a free seminar for you. "Financing Options for Your Small Business" is scheduled for this evening from 6 to 8:30 at the ASU Campus in the Rassman Building. You can sign up at s-b-d-c-dot-angelo-e-d-u.

San Angelo Memorial Day

Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice will be honored in events taking place today in San Angelo. Vietnam Veterans will present a program at the monument at the Airport starting at 10 AM. The All Veterans Council has a ceremony scheduled for 6 PM on the Courthouse lawn. And another summer of free concerts by the San Angelo Community Band kicks off this evening. The band will present a one-hour show featuring Broadway songs, movie scores and patriotic tunes beginning at 7 PM. The concert will be held at the west pavilion of El Paseo De Santa Angela on East Avenue D.

Fort Concho Memorial Day

The traditional Memorial Day Exercises presented by The Daughters of the American Revolution and Fort Concho get underway at 9:00 this morning. They'll take place on the Parade Ground in front of the Headquarters Building. The flag detail and artillery salute will be pperformec by the Fort Concho Living History Program and the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. The Harmony Belles will provide patriotic music and the guest speaker will be Bobby Knight, a veteran of the United States Army and Navy. At the conclusion of the exercises, there will be a reception. Fort Concho will stay open for self-guided tours until 5 PM.

Bomb Threat Evacuates County Offices

A threat of fireworks -- the real kind -- shuts down part of Tom Green County government on the eve of the Memorial Day Weekend. Police say someone phoned in a bomb threat for the county office building yesterday afternoon. Sheriff's deputies and San Angelo police evacuated the building and set up a perimeter on North Bryant Boulevard. Officers then began a thorough search of the building which did not produce a bomb. Just to be sure, county employees who work in the building were given the rest of the day off. The bomb threat still under investigation today and authorities say they believe it was directed at the Tom Green County Adult Probation Department.

Fatal crash

A two-vehicle crash north of San Angelo early Thursday morning left one person dead. The Department of Public Safety identified the victim as 33-year-old Rebecca Vines of San Angelo. It happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 87 and Grape Creek Road. Vines apparently failed to yield to an oncoming pick up truck, whose driver was taken to Shannnon with non-life-threatening injuries.

City phones out tomorrow

The regular phone numbers at San Angelo City Hall won't be working tomorrow. They'll be out of service along with Channel 17 so that crews working on the renovation of city hall can install new equipment. 9-1-1 will not be affected and the city's non-emergency number will remain open at 657-4314.

Narco-Terrorism Conference

Angelo State University will be the host of a major conference called "Transborder Narco-terrorism: Addressing a Changing Environment." It will focus on drug-related violence in the U.S.-Mexico border region, the influence of Iranian-backed violent extremist organizations in Latin America and the proliferation of drug cartel activity in Mexico and Central America. It will take place August 21st through the 23rd at the ASU Center for Security Studies. You can find out more at pit-tip-dot-org.

PAWS adoption event

The adoptable pets of Concho Valley PAWS will available to meet tomorrow from noon to four at the Concho Valley PAWS Adoption and Outreach Center inside Sunset Mall. Dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages will be available. Adoption fee for dogs is 140 dollars and 85 for cats. All animals have been spayed, neutered, microchipped and tested for parasites. And they all have been rescued from kill shelters.

Library computer classes

The Stephens Central Library will offer free computer classes in June with registration beginning next Tuesday at 9 AM. All classes are held in the computer lab on the second floor of the Stephens Central Library on West Beauregard. A calendar of scheduled classes will also be available to view on the Tom Green County Library website, t-g-c-library-dot-com. Registration is required and classes fill up quickly.

Hurricane forecast

We've seen some early tropical activity, but you can expect this year's Atlantic hurricane season to be normal. It officially begins next Thursday and forecasters with NOAA predict nine to 15 names storms, including four to eight hurricanes and one to three major hurricanes.

Medical Center CEO leaving

A change of leadership at San Angelo Community Medical Center happens tomorrow. The resignation of Chief Executive Officer Brad Holland is effective tomorrow as he become the new CEO at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center in Cedar Park, Texas. In the interim, San Angelo Community Medical Center will be led by America Farrell, who was most recently project CEO at Tomball Regional Medical Center.

Dream essay winners

The San Angelo police department has announced the winners of its "Dream Program" essay winners for the spring semester. The Dream program puts officers in schools to teach kids about the dangers of drugs. The winners were recognized at a reception at police headquarters Wednesday. The award for first place went to Victoria Lopez of Austin Elementary, second place to Kelton Eisenbach of TLCA and third place to Nayeli Martinez of Reagan Elementary.

SAISD suit dismissed

A legal victory for the San Angelo Independent School District. A lawsuit was filed against the district in February 2011 on behalf of a special needs student. The then-16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at Central High School between 2008 and 2010. The suit sought damages but a federal judge dismissed all charges and granted no relief. The attorney for the girl's family says they plan to appeal.

Power blackout trend

Rolling power blackouts could become a way of life in Texas. The operator of the state's power grid says its reserve margin could drop below seven percent by 2015. ERCOT, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, says it tries to maintain a margin of almost 14 percent, but even that wasn't enough to prevent rolling blackouts in last winter and several threats of blackouts last summer. The organization says more gas and wind power will come online, but increased demand could lead to a shortage of electricity in Texas within the next ten years.

Idol Texas auditions

If you want to be the next American Idol, you won't have to wait too long or travel too far to audition. On last night's finale, it was announced that auditions will be held in San Antonio on June 14th, with registration on the 12th and 13th. Season 11's Idol was crowned last night--he's Phillip Phillips of Leesburg, Georgia.

Texas university drones

Two Texas universities are now making use of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as "drones." A Texas State University professor is helping design one to use for environmental monitoring, such as for prescribed burn effectiveness or tracking wildlife. Researchers at Texas A and M-Corpus Christi are using a drone for similar purposes and mapping the coastline.

Daughter to the Range Day

The San Angelo Gun Club invites you to take part in the first National Take Your Daughter To The Range Day. It's a free event featuring shooting and safety education. The Gun Club will provide 22 LR bolt-action rifles, ammunition and eye and ear protection--or you can bring your own. It happens June 9th at the San Angelo Gun Club at 8055 Arden Road.

Early voting continues

The Texas Primary election is less than a week away--coming up next Tuesday. Meanwhile, early voting continues through Friday. About 23-hundred people have voted early in Tom Green County where two district attorney's races and the sheriff's race are on the ballot.

Swearing-in at City Hall

Members just re-elected to the San Angelo City Council officially began their new terms Tuesday. Following a canvassing of votes, Paul Alexander, Johnny SIlvas and Kendall Hirschfield were sworn in as was Police Chief Tim Vasquez. The council also unanimously elected Silvas to be Mayor Pro Tem.

Hickory water treatment

San Angelo City Council decided Tuesday between two ways to rid water coming from the Hickory Aquifer of naturally occuring radioactivity. Council members chose the ion exchange process, which they felt would save money and water over the long run and provide for easier disposal of particles. The other option was a process called reverse osmosis. The pipeline should be finished and delivering water to San Angelo by the end of 2014.

Gas prices still falling

It should cost you less to fill up for the long holiday weekend. Triple-A reports the price of gasoline in Texas continues to fall, with the statewide average for a gallon of regular is three-50, down seven cents from a week ago. According to gas-buddy-dot-com, it's even cheaper in San Angelo, ranging from three-30 to three-45 a gallon.

New ASU appointee

Angelo State has a new Vice President of Student Affairs. Doctor Javier Flores, a West Texas native with more than twenty years' experience in higher education, will take the post effective July first. Flores will oversee Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Development, Housing and Residential Programs, Student Life and several other areas. The Sonora native has spent the last two years as Provost of Howard College's Big Spring campus.

Holiday DPS patrols

The Texas Department of Public Safety is significantly increasing trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend in an effort to keep drivers from endangering themselves and others. From Friday through Monday, troopers will be looking for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violators and other traffic violators across the state. DPS tips for safe holiday travel include: don’t drink and drive, don’t text while driving, buckle up everyone in the vehicle, low down - especially in bad weather, construction areas and heavy traffic.

Free summer concert

Another summer of free concerts by the San Angelo Community Band kicks off next Monday, Memorial Day. The band will present a one-hour show featuring Broadway songs, movie scores and patriotic tunes beginning at 7 PM. The concert will be held at the west pavilion of El Paseo De Santa Angela on East Avenue D.

Road grand opening

Lake View Heroes Drive in San Angelo, which runs from Travis Street east to State Highway 208, is now complete and will have its official grand opening this morning. The city will hold the ceremony at the intersection of Lake View Heroes Drive and Travis Street at 10 o'clock. It was originally called 50th Street, but was renamed last December at the request of City Councilman Dwain Morrison.

GOP women's luncheon

The monthly Concho Valley Republican Women's luncheon is coming up this week with a special guest. He's Jerry Patterson, Texas Land Comissioner and candidate for Lieutenant Governor. The event takes place Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at San Angelo Country Club and the public is invited.

Most Wanted arrested

A fugitive featured as San Angelo's Most Wanted back in January of this year has been caught. 30-year-old Lupe Martinez Chappa Junior was wanted for parole violation on drug charges and a Tom Green County warrant for felony forgery and two city warrants. Chappa was arrested on Saturday when he was pulled over for a traffic stop near Bell Street and Concho after being recognized by a San Angelo police officer.

Business plan seminar

If you have a new or growing business, a strong business plan is essential. The ASU Small Business Development Center is conducting a free seminar on the finance section of that plan later today. "Business Plan Two: Financials" will be held from 4 to 6:30 PM in the Rassman Building on the Angelo State Campus. You can register at s-b-d-c-dot-angelo-dot-e-d-u.

Project Graduation fundraiser

All three Auto Paradise Car Washes in San Angelo are donating three dollars for each fundraiser car wash purchased during the month of May to Project Graduation . Project Graduation takes place on June 2nd at the Spur Arena from 9 PM to 3 AM. It’s a safe venue for the Seniors to celebrate graduation with food, games and entertainment in an alcohol and drug-free setting.

Holiday caution urged

The Texas Forest Service is urging you to use caution while celebrating the upcoming holiday weekend – and when doing any outdoor activity that can cause a spark. Although many areas have received significant rainfall, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates much of the state is experiencing some level of drought. On Memorial Day weekend last year, local fire departments and Texas Forest Service responded to 363 fires that burned almost 18-thousand acres.

New principal

Lee Middle School is getting a new principal. The San Angelo Independent School District has announced that Farah Gomez will take over following the retirement of current principal Elaine Stribling next month. Gomez is a San Angelo who graduated from Central High and ASU and has served for the past three years as principal of Fannin Elementary.

Relay for Life

Officials say this weekend's Relay for Life event at the LeGrand Sports Complex on the ASU campus raised more than 215-thousand dollars for the American Cancer Society. Thousands of people walked and ran, representing 116 teams with various sponsors.

Congressman visits

The 11th District's representative in Congress will be visiting the Tom Green County Stephens Central Library tomorrow, bearing gifts. Mike Conaway will be at the library for a tour and to present bound presidential pages of Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Later, Conaway will be at Angelo State to hold a legislative update from 6 to 7:30 PM in the C.J. Davidson Conference Center.

Gas prices still falling

Good news for motorists as the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaches: the price of gasoline in Texas continues to fall. According to Triple-A's Daily Fuel Gauge, the statewide average price of regular gas today is three-52 a gallon, down six cents from a week ago. Gas-buddy-dot-com reports that the price of regular in San Angelo is even lower, ranging from three-34 to three-49 a gallon.

New ASU ag center

The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents has approved the construction of a one million dollar agriculture training center at Angelo State University. Named for the Mayer-Rousselot family whose donation mae the facility possible, it will help meet the state's growing need for high school agriculture teachers. The center will provide needed facilities to enhance practical ag education and will include an open shop floor area for welding, small engine repair and general mechanical instruction.

ASU losing president

Angelo State University is going to be looking for a new president. On Friday, the man who currently holds that position, Dr. Joseph Rallo, was appointed vice chancellor for academic affairs for the Texas Tech University System. Rallo became ASU president in 2007. University System Chancellor Kent Hance said--quote--"Dr. Rallo has been an exemplary leader at Angelo State. We are fortunate to have him join us at the system level." He will assume his new duties upon the naming of a replacement at Angelo State.

Lake wind advisory

The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for an area including Tom Green, Nolan, Coke, Runnels and Concho counties. It's in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM. South winds of 20 to 30 miles an hour with gusts to 35 miles an hour will cause a rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

Hairspray

The San Angelo Broadway Academy presents the Tony-award winning musical comedy Hairspray this weekend at the Coliseum. Performances will take place at 7:30 tonight and tomorrow night with mantinees at 2 PM tomorrow and Sunday. Tickets are 12 dollars for adults and 10 dollars for children under 12 and the military. They can be purchased online at s-a-broadway-academy-dot-org.

Fort Concho training

Fort Concho is looking for volunteers to meet and greet visitors at several of its historic buildings. To add to the ranks, a Volunteer Docent Training will be held at the Living History Stables off Henry O. Flipper Street tomorrow. Scheduling is flexible and volunteers are asked to work at least one three-hour per month. For more information, contact Cory Robinson at 657-4444.

Goodfellow Appreciation Day

Tomorrow is Armed Forces Day and, in San Angelo, it's Goodfellow Appreciation Day. From 11 AM to 2 PM, the Military Affairs Committee of the San Angelo Chamber will host an event for all active-duty military personnel and their families to show our community’s appreciation for their service. The event will be held at the Goodfellow Rec Camp on South Concho Drive, and will feature food, live entertainment, and family activities for the Goodfellow Air Force Base service men and women and their families to enjoy.

Flood insurance

FEMA is encouraging Tom Green County homeowners, business and residential renters, and business owners who do not have flood insurance to buy coverage now to get the best possible premiums before new flood insurance rate maps go into effect. The new Tom Green County flood maps become effective on Tuesday, June 19th. For more information, visit flood-smart-dot-gov.

Area baseball teams heat up

The ASU baseball team is in Warrensburg, Missouri today getting ready to take on Southern Arkansas in the first round of the NCAA Division II South Central Regional tournament. A February loss to Southern Arkansas was the worst of the season for the Rams - blanked 7-0 - so the Rams look to balance that with a win tonight at 7. It's a double elimination tournament.

The Miles Bulldogs are back in the regional quarterfinals. That's the 5th time in six years and they'll take on New Deal this weekend. Junior Hayden Ray will pitch in game 1, but the Bulldogs have six pitchers ready in the bullpen.

The Wall Hawks baseball team is 21-3 on the season and hasn't dropped a district game in two months. Wall takes on Blanco in a best-of-three games regional quarterfinal series today and Saturday in Llano. Game 1 is tonight at 6:30, game 2 is at 1pm Saturday, and game 3 would follow that one if it's necessary.

Jeffs appeal rejected

Another legal defeat for FLDS leader Warren Jeffs. On Wednesday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals turned down Jeffs' appeal of his sexual assault conviction. Representing himself, Jeffs is serving a sentence of life plus 20 years in Palestine for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl. Next up for Jeffs is a pre-trial hearing in San Angelo Monday morning on a charge of first-degree felony bigamy.

SAISD retirement

The San Angelo Independent School District said goodbye to some long-term employees Wednesday as the District's annual retirement reception took place in the ASU LeGrand Alumni Center. A total of 52 employees are retiring. Those with 10 to 19 years with SAISD will receive a desk clock while those with 20 or more years will get commemorative wrist watches. Altogether, the retiring workers had given over one-thousand years of service to the school district.

Low-income rental project

Groundbreaking took place Wednesday for a new single-family rental home development in the Blackshear neighborhood. As part of San Angelo's neighborhood revitalization plans, "North Angelo Housing Estates" consists of 36 single-family homes to be rented to qualified low-income households. The project is a result of a partnership between the city and other local community development partners.

Pet adoption

If you're looking for a new addition to the family, Concho Valley PAWS will have a chance for you to meet their adoptable pets this weekend. All of the animals have been rescued from kill shelters and have been spayed or neutered, microchipped and tested for parasites. Adoption fees are 140 dollars for dogs and 85 dollars for cats. The event takes place Saturday from noon to four at the Concho Valley PAWS Adoption and Outreach Center in the Sunset Mall.

Armed robbery suspect sought

The search continues for the man who held up the Walgreens store on North Abe in downtown San Angelo last Saturday night. He pulled a gun and got away with prescription pain medication. Police have released a surveillance video which indicates that the suspect in his mid 20's to mid 30's, with a slender build, light to medium reddish brown hair and clean shaven. If you know anything, you are encouraged to contact San Angelo police or, you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 658-HELP.

Railway Museum military day

The Railway Museum of San Angelo will host its 3rd annual Military Appreciation Day this Saturday. This is to honor all in the military, including volunteers from Goodfellow Air Force Base who have donated thousands of man hours to the Museum. The Railway Museum will allow any current, disabled or retired military personnel and their dependents with military ID’s to tour and enjoy the Museum for free. The Railway Museum is located in the Historic Orient/Santa Fe Depot on South Chadbourne Street and is open Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Hospital leadership change

San Angelo Community Medical Center is searching for a new Chief Executive Officer. The man who currently holds that position, Brad Holland, is resigning effective May 25th to become the new CEO at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center in Cedar Park, Texas. In the interim, San Angelo Community Medical Center will be led by America Farrell, who was most recently project CEO at Tomball Regional Medical Center.

San Angelo shooting

Police have no suspects in a shooting in San Angelo Monday night that left one man injured. Police responded to the 100 block of East Avenue to find 43-year-old Charlie Hernandez in the middle of the street with a gunshot wound in his leg. Hernandez was being treated at Shannon.

Drought level changes

San Angelo homeowners can go back to watering their lawns twice a week, before noon and after 6 PM. After recent rainfall, he city is returning to Drought Level One. Public Works Director Will Wilde told the city council Tuesday that the OH Ivie Reservoir and local lakes have added more than five-thousand-acre feet of water.

Parking in the yard

Should San Angelo homeowners be allowed to park their vehicles in their yards? that issue was before the city council Tuesday; some members say it reduces property values, others say there's no where else to park. A vote on the issue wound up in a tie, meaning the question could come back before the council.

Rape crisis training

The Concho Valley Rape Crisis Center is looking for volunteers and will be holding training sessions on dates in June.The certified volunteers will be able to answer a 24-hour crisis hotline, accompany victims to the hospital and to court and help with special events. If you're interested in volunteering for the Concho Valley Rape Crisis Center, call Karla at 655-2000.

Twin Mountain Tonesmen

The Twin Mountain Tonesmen, San Angelo's Award-Winning Men's Chorus will present their 33rd annual show, titled "Murphy's Law" this Saturday. It will be held in the Sarah Bernhardt Theater at Central High School at 7:29 pm. They will be joined on stage with special guest headliners, "Sterling", International Quartet Finalists. Tickets are 10 dollars for adults, eight dolars for children and are available at Mahon's and Eggemeyers General Store. A portion of the proceeds go to the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.

Fort Concho docent training

Fort Concho is looking for volunteers to meet and greet visitors at several of its historic buildings. To add to the ranks, a Volunteer Docent Training will be held at the Living History Stables off Henry O. Flipper Street this Saturday. Scheduling is flexible and volunteers are asked to work at least one three-hour per month. For more information, contact Cory Robinson at 657-4444.

Most wanted captured

Crimestoppers of San Angelo is reporting that one of San Angelo's Most Wanted has been caught. 23-year-old Gabriel Molina had been featured March 1st and was sought on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Numerous pieces of information led to Molina being arrested by San Angelo police without incident last Thursday.

Man Runs Over, Kills, Son In Driveway

Tragedy in a San Angelo driveway. An eighteen-month-old toddler run over and killed yesterday while playing with other children in the driveway of a home in the 2700 block of Eunice. Police reports say Liam Wallace was struck by a vehicle driven by his father, 29-year-old Jacob Wallace, as Wallace turned into the driveway. He told officers he did not see the child in front of the vehicle. Liam Wallace was unconscious when officers arrived and was pronounced dead at Shannon Hospital.

Rain helps water levels

All of the recent rain has provided a welcome boost to two of San Angelo's primary water sources. According to reservoir data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, both lakes have seen significant increases this week after two major rain storms passed through the area. Twin Buttes Reservoir, southwest of the city, has risen two feet. The O.C. Fisher Lake, just northwest of downtown San Angelo, has risen nearly four feet.

Juveniles arrested

San Angelo police have arrested two very young burglary suspects. Officers responding to a report of two suspicious subjects at Joe's Barber Shop on East 19th found the front window broke out and two juveniles, ages 11 and 13, burglarizing the place. Police say they had stolen a small amount of cash and had tried to break in to an adjacent business. The kids were booked into the Tom Green County Juvenile Justice Center.

Burglar caught

San Angelo police say one of their officers caught a man burglarizing a storage unit Sunday morning. An officer on patrol at the Hunters Run Storage Units on Green Meadow Trail caught the suspect. He was identified as Colt Harrison, who later confessed to breaking into several storage units. He was booked into the Tom Green County Jail, charged with burglary of a building.

SAISD retirements

The public is invited to attend as the San Angelo Independent School District says goodbye to some long-term employees. The District's annual retirement reception will take place in the ASU LeGrand Alumni Center starting at 4 PM. A total of 46 employees are retiring. Those with 10 to 19 years with SAISD will receive a desk clock while those with 20 or more years will get commemorative wrist watches.

Gas prices

Triple-A says pessimistic economic news across the globe has caused weakened demand for oil, which is now in ample supply. Those factors are combining to drop the price of gasoline. The statewide average price of a gallon of regular in Texas is now at three-57, down another six cents from last week. According to gas-buddy-dot-com, the price of regular in San Angelo is even lowers, ranging from three-39 to three-49 a gallon.

Hairspray

A reminder that the San Angelo Broadway Academy presents the Tony-award winning musical comedy Hairspray this weekend at the Coliseum. Performances will take place at 7:30 PM Friday and Saturday with mantinees at 2 PM Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are 12 dollars for adults and 10 dollars for children under 12 and the military. They can be purchased online at s-a-broadway-academy-dot-org.

Business plan seminar

If you have a new or growing business, a strong business plan is essential. The Angelo State University Small Business Development Center presents "Business Plan 1: Writing the Narrative" today from 4 to 6:30 in the Rassman Building on Dena Drive. You can find out more at s-b-d-c-dot-angelo-dot-e-d-u.

Library to get presidential pages

Our local Congressman will be visiting the Tom Green County Stephens Central Library next week, bearing gifts. Congressman MIke Conaway will be at the library next Tuesday for a tour and to present bound presidential pages of Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. The seven volumes of presidential pages were given to Conaway by the Library of Congress and will become part of the Special Collection of the Stephens Library.

Recent Rain Raises Lake Levels

All the rain we've had lately is giving a welcome boost to a couple of San Angelo's primary water sources. According to reservoir data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, both lakes have seen significant increases this week after two major rain storms passed through the area. Twin Buttes Reservoir, southwest of the city, has risen two feet since Monday. The O.C. Fisher Lake, just northwest of downtown San Angelo, has risen nearly four feet after the week of rain.

Hazardous weather outlook

The National Weather Service at San Angelo has issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of West Central Texas including the Concho Valley. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected today. They could be accompanied by frequent lightning and heavy rainfall. With many area already saturated, there is a potential for flooding.

Early voting

And now it's time to vote again. The primary elections are coming up on Mary 29th, but early voting begins today and continues through the 25th. You can cast those early ballots on the first floor of the Edd B. Keyes Building at 113 West Beauregard Avenue.

Graduation day

More than a thousand college students received degrees in San Angelo Saturday. At Angelo State University, 750 students got their diplomas at the Junell Center. And Howard College graduated 273 students at the Coliseum.

City elections

The incumbents won all three races on the ballot in Saturday's San Angelo city election. Single member district one councilman Paul Alexander defeated Robert Bankster, district five councilman Kendall Hirschfield held off the challenge of Barbara Pratt and police chief Tim Vasquez won re-election over Jeff Davis. Voter turnout was reported to be light.

Accident blocks traffic

A single-vehicle accident in Tom Green County blocked traffic for six hours Friday morning. The Highway Patrol says 30-year-old Christopher Blackshear of Desoto was driving a semi-trailer from on US 277 just north of San Angelo when he drove off the right side of the road. He then overcorrected to the left, causing the truck to roll over on its passenger side and block both the north and southbound lanes. Blackshear was cited for failing to drive in a single lane. He and his passenger were transported to Shannon Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

ASU appointment

Angelo State University has named a new vice president of student affairs and enrollment managements. He's Dr. Javier Flores, a West Texas native with more than two decades of higher education experience, including the last 13 years at Howard College in Big Spring. Flores' appointment is effective July 1st.

Flash floods and high winds

San Angelo and the Concho Valley have seen as much as six inches of rain this week and Thursday's downpours on already-saturated ground led to flash-flooding in many areas. That created traffic problems with vehicles slowing down for high water or stalling out in it. And in eastern Tom Green County, other vehicles were getting blown around by winds that reached 60 miles an hour in Wall and Veribest.

Hazardous weather

A couple of hazardous weather conditions to watch out for today in West Central Texas, including the Concho Valley: the National Weather Service at San Angelo says this morning patchy areas of dense fog will restrict visibilities to a quarter of a mile. And later today, between noon and 6, scattered strong thunderstorms will develop just about anywhere in the area. The strongest storms could produce large hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning.




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ASU graduation

More than 700 students, including the first-ever group of Doctor of Physical Therapy recipients, are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University's spring commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies will be held tomorrow, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena on South Jackson Street. Graduates of the College of Education and College of Health and Human Services will walk the stage at 10 AM. Graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business will walk at 2 PM. All of ASU's commencement activities are open free to the public.

No longer most wanted

One of San Angelo's Most Wanted has been taken off that list. Robert Scott Paradise, a fugitive sought on two charges of arson, was the Most Wanted on May 4th. On Tuesday of this week, information was received through the Police Department Dispatchers giving the location of the suspect. Two San Angelo police officers followed up on the information and arrested Paradise without incident.

SAISD promotions

The San Angelo Independent School District has announced the promotion of three of its administrators. Stephanie Free, the principal at Lake View High School, has been named an Executive Director of Schools. The new principal at Lake View High will be Monte Althaus, who is the principal at Lincoln Middle School. And his position at Lincoln Middle will be taken by Meri Brandon, currently an assistant principal at the Central Freshman Campus.

Wanted Man Has Many Names, San Angelo Ties

If you know this wanted fugitive you may know him under any one of dozens of names. Now, the Texas D-P-S says 56-year-old Paul Borreson -- that's his real name -- is on the state's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. Borreson, who has gone by as many as fifty other names, was last known to have an address in the two hundred block of West First Street in San Angelo. Police say Borreson is a known member of a white supremacist gang and has been arrested 46 times in eleven states. Borreson also reportedly goes by Carl Morrison, Joe Honeyman and Paul Harrison and many other names. He's described as 6 feet tall, 165 with tattoos, including a peace sign on the outside of his right forearm and a flag on the outside of his upper left arm.

Stalking Arrest One Of First Under New Statute

A San Angelo man whose former girlfriend said he was stalking her has now been arrested. Police say 40-year-old Michael Jackson is being charged with stalking after a lengthy series of complaints and investigations going back over a year. It's one of the first stalking arrests since Texas law was changed last year, moving stalking from a misdemeanor with a four-thousand-dollar fine to a third-degree felony punishable by up to ten years in prison and a 10-thousand-dollar fine. Jackson cited for several instances of alleged violence and threats against his ex-girlfriend and her daughter going back to March, 2011.

Flash flood watch

The National Weather Service at San Angelo has issued a flash flood watch for a portion of West Central Texas, including the Concho Valley. It's in effect through tomorrow morning. Heavy rainfall of one to three inches, with localized amounts near four inches, is expected today and tonight. Runoff from this rainfall, combined with moisture from rain earlier this week might result in flash flooding of roads, low water crossings, creeks and streams and urban areas.

Twin Mountain Tonesmen

The Twin Mountain Tonesmen, San Angelo's Award-Winning Men's Chorus will present their 33rd annual show, titled "Murphy's Law" on Saturday, May 19th. It will be held in the Sarah Bernhardt Theater at Central High School at 7:29 pm. They will be joined on stage with special guest headliners, "Sterling", International Quartet Finalists. Tickets are 10 dollars for adults, eight dolars for children and are available at Mahon's and Eggemeyers General Store. A portion of the proceeds go to the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.

Rape Center volunteer training

The Concho Valley Rape Crisis Center is looking for volunteers and will be holding training sessions on dates in June.The certified volunteers will be able to answer a 24-hour crisis hotline, accompany victims to the hospital and to court and help with special events. If you're interested in volunteering for the Concho Valley Rape Crisis Center, call Karla at 655-2000.

Ronald McDonald in town

Ronald McDonald will be in San Angelo with a message for area school children. "Giving Back with Ronald McDonald" is a 35 minute educational program with "fun" lessons about giving back to one's community while being entertained with a creative mix of music, student-teacher interaction games and magic tricks. On Monday at 1 PM, Ronald will be at the Golf tournament for the DESK project. On Tuesday at 9 AM he'll be at Fannin Elementary and at 1 PM at TLCA Elementary.

Fort Concho docent training

Fort Concho is looking for volunteers to meet and greet visitors at several of its historic buildings. To add to the ranks, a Volunteer Docent Training will be held at the Living History Stables off Henry O. Flipper Street on Saturday, May 19th. Scheduling is flexible and volunteers are asked to work at least one three-hour per month. For more information, contact Cory Robinson at 657-4444.

Weather Sirens Sounded Accidentally

Turns out the storm that blew through the Concho Valley yesterday produced more than soaking rain and half-dollar size hail -- it also caused San Angelo's weather alert sirens to go off prematurely. They're supposed to sound when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning -- meaning a tornado has actually been sited -- or when larger hail or seventy-plus-mile-per-hour wind is recorded. None of that happened yesterday, although over an inch of rain fell and some larger hail was reported in areas including San Angelo Country Club. City emergency management officials say the warning sirens were activated because of a misunderstanding. Still, they say, they'd rather err on the side of caution when we're entering severe weather season.

Theft arrests

San Angelo police have apparently solved a couple of recent thefts. On Monday morning, detectives recognized a passenger in a Jeep Cherokee on Knickerbocker as a woman with a warrant out for her arrest. 49-year-old Tiffany Monique Wilson was taken into custody without incident. The driver of the jeep, 20-year-old Christian Wilson, was also the subject of several warrants. A search of the vehicle turned up clothing allegedly stolen from two nearby stores. Tiffany Wilson was charged with two counts of felony theft and Christian Wilson was charged with two counts of misdemeanor theft.

Family violence arrest

San Angelo police responded to a family violence call Monday evening at a home in the 29-hundred block of Blum. Elizabeth Gonzalez said that she and her husband, Andrew Florez, had been arguing and that he cut her on the arm with a kitchen knife and then fled. Officers responded to a call in the 25-hundred block of Bowie regarding a suspicious man, who turned out to be Florez. Police say he did not go quietly and was finally arrested and charged with aggravated assault family violence and resisting arrest.

Hazardous weather outlook

The National Weather Service at San Angelo has again issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of West Central Texas, including the Concho Valley. Forecasters are calling for a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly along and south of a line from Ozona to Eldorado to Mason. Watch out for dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning

ASU spring commencement

More than 700 students, including the first-ever group of Doctor of Physical Therapy recipients, are scheduled to graduate during Angelo State University's spring commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies will be held this Saturday, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena on South Jackson Street. Graduates of the College of Education and College of Health and Human Services will walk the stage at 10 AM. Graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business will walk at 2 PM. All of ASU's commencement activities are open free to the public.

Heavy Trucks Damage Tom Green Roads

The long-simmering issue of what to do about heavy trucks tearing up Tom Green County's roads may be going to the state. The County Court of Commissioners is talking about asking for a special session of the Texas Transportation Commission and the Legislative Budget Board to work out ways of providing money to county's whose roads are impacted by heavy trucks servicing the energy industry. While counties now receive some money from truck permits, it isn't nearly enough to repair all the damage caused by trucks hauling oil field machinery and other heavy loads. Property tax funds must be used in addition and county officials say they want some state help to try to avoid that.

Hazardous weather outlook

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for parts of West Central Texas, including the Concho Valley. The National Weather Service at San Angelo says showers and thunderstorms are expected to affect most of the area today. The main hazard will be the possibility of localized flooding due to locally heavy rain falling on already saturated soils. Thunderstorms will also be capable of producing deadly cloud-to-ground lightning.

Early voting one more day

San Angelo City Elections take place this Saturday, but you can still cast your ballot early for one more day--that's today. There are five locations: the Edd B. Keyes Building, Plaza Del Sol Apartments, River Place Apartments, Assembly of God Church and Victory Christian Church. Hours are 7 AM to 7 PM.

Hairspray tickets on sale

The San Angelo Broadway Academy presents the Tony-award winning musical comedy Hairspray the weekend of May 18th through the 20th at the Coliseum. Performances will take place at 7:30 PM Friday and Saturday with mantinees at 2 PM Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are 12 dollars for adults and 10 dollars for children under 12 and the military. They can be purchased online at s-a-broadway-academy-dot-org.

San Angelo Man Charged In Fatal Accident

A San Angelo man in jail, an Oklahoma man dead this morning after a rollover accident early yesterday. Officers say 33-year-old Bodie Sinclair of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was a passenger in a pickup driven by 25-year-old Scotty Wortham of San Angelo when Wortham apparently lost control and the pickup rolled several times before coming to a stop upside down.. The accident happened on U-S 87 near Carlsbad, just outside of San Angelo. Neither man was wearing a seatbelt and Sinclair reportedly died at the scene. Wortham suffered a broken ankle. Troopers say Wortham was driving at a high rate of speed and had been drinking. He's now being charged with Intoxicated Manslaughter. Officers say Wortham has a criminal record: he was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity in 2004 and later reportedly served prison time when his probation was revoked.

Early voting continues

You have two more days, today and tomorrow, to vote early in San Angelo City Elections. There are five locations to choose from: the Edd B. Keyes Building, Plaza Del Sol Apartments, River Place Apartments, Assembly of God Church and Victory Christian Church. Hours are 7 AM to 7 PM. The regular election day is this Saturday.

Hazardous weather outlook

The National Weather Service at San Angelo has issued a hazardous weather outlook for West Central Texas, including the Concho Valley. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight, mainly along and southwest of a line from Sterling CIty to Eden to Junction Line. Any storms that develop will have the potential to become severe, possibly with large hail, damaging winds, locally heavy rainfall and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning.

DPS residency requirements

A reminder that the Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that new proof of residency requirements to obtain Texas driver licenses or identification cards will take effect today. These only apply to first-time applicants and require that they reside in Texas for at least 30 days prior to application and present two acceptable documents establishing proof of residency, one of which must demonstrate the applicant has lived in Texas at least 30 days

Lunch and Learn

The Concho Valley C.A.R.E.S. Coalition will host their next Lunch and Learn this Wednesday, from noon to 1 at River Crest Hospital located on Hunters Glen Road in San Angelo. Featured speaker Evelyn Ashley from the San Angelo Community Medical Center will discuss the health effects of drugs and alcohol on the unborn fetus and newborns. The public is invited and expecting and new parents are encouraged to attend. Find out more at c-v-cares-dot-org.

TxDOT public meeting

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking your input on revisions to two programs. The Unified Transportation Program is a comprehensive 10-year plan for the development and construction of state transportation projects. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is a mechanism used by TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration to fund projects for the next four years. A public meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 6 at the TxDOT San Angelo District Office at 4502 Knickerbocker Road.

San Angelo's Most Wanted

San Angelo's Most Wanted this week is a fugitive sought for arson. 33-year-old Robert Scott Paradise is a white male, 5-9, 145 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes and a moustache. His last known address was in the 1800 block of Beacon Street. He is a registered sex offender and is considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information regarding Robert Scott Paradise, you can remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 658-HELP. A 250 dollar reward is being offered.

Teachers of the year

The San Angelo Independent School District named its teachers of the year this week. At a ceremony on Wednesday, Gail Stillwell, physical education teacher at Bowie Elementary, was named elementary school Teacher of the Year. And Robin Dehnel, a science teacher at Central Freshman Campus, was named secondary school Teacher of the Year. They were among 25 teachers honored as teachers of the year for their individual schools.

Two fires, same place

San Angelo firefighters were called out twice on Thursday to the same location on the southside of the city. Around three o'clock in the afternoon, they put out a fire at an auto mechanic shop on Malone Street. They been out there earlier in the day to put out a tar-mixer fire. No one was hurt; investigators are looking into the cause of those fires.

Hazardous weather outlook

The National Weather Service at San Angelo has issued a hazardous weather outlook for West Central Texas, including the Concho Valley. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across the entire area today. The main hazards will be large hail and damaging winds. In addition, any thunderstorms that develop will be capable of producing deadly cloudy to ground lightning.

Ballet workshop

The San Angelo Civic Ballet will host its 5th annual Choreography Workshop today through Sunday at the studios on West Beauregard. Guest choreographer Roger Van Fleteren will be working with SACB upper level students developing original works to be performed in the Evening of Dance production to be held May 18th and 19th at the Aylor River Stage. You can get more information at san-angelo-civic-ballet-dot-org.

Farmers Market

The Concho Valley Farmers Market re-opens tomorrow. The three-times-a-week produce sales begin at 7 a.m. Vendors, who come from a 75-mile radius around San Angelo, will be offering locally grown and seasonal fruits, vegetables and plants from 7 a.m. until noon every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thereafter. The farmers market gathers under the pavilion on South Oakes Street across from Fort Concho.

Pachyderm Club luncheon

The guest speaker at the monthly luncheon meeting of the San Angelo Pachyderm Club will be the Vice-Chair of the Tom Green County Republican Party. Lou Brown will speak on "The Republican Party, Past and Future." The public is invited to attend. It's scheduled for next Wednesday, 12 noon at Zentner’s Daughter Steak House located at 1901 Knickerbocker Road in Stadium Park Shopping Center.

DPS residency requirements

The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that new proof of residency requirements to obtain Texas driver licenses or identification cards will take effect next Monday. These only apply to first-time applicants and require that they reside in Texas for at least 30 days prior to application and present two acceptable documents establishing proof of residency, one of which must demonstrate the applicant has lived in Texas at least 30 days

San Angelo in Top 10

San Angelo has made a top ten list for job growth. Forbes magazine ranks San Angelo as number-seven in the country when it comes to best cities for jobs. San Angelo also recently made Forbes' list of the top 25 places for a working retirement. Local officials credit factors such as the area's low unemployment and low cost of living.

Symphony Guild gift

The San Angelo Symphony Guild has presented a gift in the amount of 50-thousand dollars to the San Angelo Symphony. The donation was the result of the Guild’s annual Gala and Amazing Golden Ticket raffle sales. For a membership application or for more information about the guild, visit san-angelo-symphony-guild-dot-org.

ASU grant

Angelo State University has been awarded a 480-thousand dollar grant from the National Science Foundation to upgrade the Angelo State Natural History Collections housed in the university's Biology Department. The primary goal of the three-year project is to improve researcher and educator access to the collection's 120-thousand specimens of plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and tissue samples.

Starting a new business

Ready to start your own company? Find out how in a free seminar called "Essentials of Starting a New Business," presented by the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center. It will be held this evening from 6 to 8:30 in the Rassman Building on the ASU campus. You can find out more and register at s-b-d-c-dot-angelo-dot-e-d-u.

ASU faculty awards

Angelo State University has announced the winners of the 2012 President's Awards for Faculty Excellence. Dr. Michael T. Dixon of the Biology Department won for Excellence in Teaching, Dr. Marilyn Eisenwine of the Teacher Education Department for Excellence in Leadership and Service. And Dr. Mansoo Ko of the Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences Department for Excellence in Research and Creative Endeavor.

Scholarship Golf Tournament

The 2012 San Angelo Pan-American Gold Association Scholarship Golf Tournament is coming up this weekend. It will take place Saturday at Quicksand Golf Course with a 1 PM shotgun start. Entry fee is 70 dollars per player, which includes greens fee, food, beverage and entertainment. You can bring your own team for the four-person scramble. To register, call Quicksand at 482-83-37.

Clinic money

The state of Texas is getting 61-million dollars in grants for community health care centers through the 2009 Affordable Health Care Act. That includes one-point-eight million dollars going to the La Esperanza Clinic in on South Chadbourne Street in San Angelo.

San Angelo PD re-recognized

The police chief of Abiline was in town Tuesday ot make it official: the San Angelo Police Department has been re-recognized by the Texas Police Chiefs Association in its "Best Practices" program. The department was first recognized back in 2008. During the last week of February, police chiefs from other areas of Texas came to San Angelo to conduct an on-site review. The results were sent to the Association's Recognition Committee, which then awarded San Angelo police with "Re-recognized" status.

San Angelo website

The city of San Angelo is looking to revamp and upgrade its website. City Council members voted Tuesday to spend up to forty-thousand dollars to hire an outside website design firm to create a new city website with an emphasis on user-friendliness. Council members also saying they want to keep their website operations under city control so that, among other services, residents can pay bills for city services online.

Motorcycle safety month

The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers to take extra precautions around motorcyclists on Texas streets and highways during May, which is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. DPS recommends all drivers to “Share the Road” and “Look Twice” for motorcycles. Half of all fatal motorcycle crashes in Texas occur because the car or truck driver never saw the motorcyclist.

Choreography workshop

The San Angelo Civic Ballet will host its 5th annual Choreography Workshop this Friday through Sunday at the studios on West Beauregard. Guest choreographer Roger Van Fleteren will be working with SACB upper level students developing original works to be performed in the Evening of Dance production to be held May 18th and 19th at the Aylor River Stage. You can get more information at san-angelo-civic-ballet-dot-org.

Lunch and Learn

The Concho Valley C.A.R.E.S. Coalition will host their next Lunch and Learn one week from today, May 9th, from noon to 1 at River Crest Hospital located on Hunters Glen Road in San Angelo. Featured speaker Evelyn Ashley from the San Angelo Community Medical Center will discuss the health effects of drugs and alcohol on the unborn fetus and newborns. The public is invited and expecting and new parents are encouraged to attend. Find out more at c-v-cares-dot-org.

Slamfest

For the past 30 years Bentwood Country Club has held a charity tennis tournament benefiting San Angelo-area non-profit organizations. This year, the featured recipient of Slamfest is the Children's Advocacy Center of Tom Green County. Slamfest kicks off this month as Bentwood Country Club hosts a series of 'Kids Karnivals' on the next three Thursdays----these field trips will introduce area 3rd grade children in the Concho Valley to the sport of tennis.

Council Approves Expenditure For New Website

The city of San Angelo is looking to revamp and upgrade its website. City Council members this morning voting to spend up to forty-thousand dollars to hire an outside website design firm to create a new city website with an emphasis on user-friendliness. Council members also saying they want to keep their website operations under city control so that, among other services, residents can pay bills for city services online. Although there were some objections to the expense, which is capped at forty-thousand, city officials say San Angelo needs a better website and has neither the time nor the resources to create one in-house. The measure passed on a four-to-two vote.

Drought Stage Level 2

San Angelo goes into "Drought Stage Level Two" goes into effect starting today.
With the city's water supply down to about an 18-month level, residents will now only be allowed to water lawns once every seven days. That also applies to homeowners who plant new lawn grass. And residents who use more than ten thousand gallons of water a month will face a surcharge.

Doctor court appearance

The Florida doctor being held in San Angelo on money laundering charges appeared before Judge Tom Gossett in a fugitive hearing Monday. 56-year-old James Zebranek waived his extradition on charges from Florida that, besides money laundering, include theft and perjury. Police arrested Zebranek last Thursday at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in San Angelo.

Teachers of the year

The best teachers in the San Angelo Independent School District are about to be honored. The public is invited to attend the annual Teacher of the Year ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 4:15 in the board room of the SAISD Administration Building on University. 25 teachers will be honored as Teachers of the Year on their individual campuses. And the awards will be given for the district Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year. A reception will follow.

Dance Into the Night

The San Angelo Broadway Academy presents "Dance into the Night," this Saturday night at 7:30 at the Bill Aylor Senior Memorial Riverstage. This program is an opportunity for the dance students of SABA to showcase their work in areas such as ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Tickets are eight dollars for adults and five dollars for children 12 and under. For more information, log onto s-a-broadway-academy-dot-org.