Execution

The state of Texas carried out the death penalty last night for a woman convicted of a murder in 1998. Suzanne Basso was executed for brutally beating a mentally challenged man to death for his life insurance money. Basso declined to make a final statement.

Hazxardous Weather Outlook

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for west central Texas, including the Concho Valley. The National Weather Service at San Angelo says a winter weather advisory is in effect with possible snowfall of one to two inches, creating hazardous driving conditions. Wind chill values can drop to near zero degrees. When venturing outside, dress in layers with a hat and gloves. And remember to bring pets indoors and protect outdoor pipes.

Conservative state

Texas is the 20th most conservative state in the country.  That's according to the Gallup Poll's State of the States survey, which found that just over 40 percent of Texans consider themselves to be conservative, while 35 percent say they're moderate and almost 19 percent say they are liberal.

Water Usage

That news underscores the need to conserve water and, on Tuesday, San Angelo residents and businesses did just that.  The city used 10-point-one  million gallons of water compared to 10-point-three million on the same date last year.

ASU Prof Honored

A member of Angelo State University's teacher education faculty has been recognized for "Exemplary Faculty Practices" by the program Quest for Quality: Teacher Preparation in Texas. An assistant professor of special education, Dr. Deborah Banker is one of only seven faculty honored from colleges and universities throughout Texas. She was recognized for her use of technology and the creation of experiential learning.

Government Grant scam

San Angelo residents are reporting a new phone scam.  You get a call, usually from a Washington DC area code, and the callers identify themselves as a calling from the U.S. Government Grant Office. They offer you a grant for several thousand dollars, because your community was selected as one of 15 most desirable places to live. The caller gives you an approval code number to verify the grant before asking you for a transfer fee of 180 dollars.  It sounds too good to be true and it is: the government does not contact people to offer them money or charge a fee.

Wastewater Study

The city of San Angelo's wastewater and alternative uses for it will be the subject of an upcoming study.  On Tuesday, the City Council gave its staff approval to negotiate a contract with Alan Plummer Associates to conduct that study.  In other action, the council voted against a request from the City of San Angelo Development Corporation for an economic incentive agreement with Texas Pacifico Railroad.