Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Credit Union Crash Suspect Identified
The driver of the pickup truck that ran into a credit union last night has been identified as Christopher Ray Doty, 21, of San Angelo. The lobby at the southwest branch of Concho Educators Federal Credit Union, at 3215 W. Loop 306, was shut down today as crews worked to clean up the building and assess the damage. Concho Educators CEO says estimates of the damage will between $40,000 to $50,000 if there is no structural damage to the building. If there is structural damage, he said, "it could run into the $100,000 range." The crash is being investigated as a possible driving while intoxicated, but no arrests have been made pending toxicology reports.
President Meets With Gov Perry
President Barack Obama has offered to meet Texas Governor Rick Perry to discuss the border crisis during his visit to Texas after the governor declined to meet him on the tarmac when he arrived. The Governor suggested a meeting instead, and that's what will happen in Dallas tomorrow. In a statement from the Governor's office, the two will discuss the humanitarian and national security crises along the southern border. On Sunday the governor criticized the Obama administration for not moving more quickly to address the problem saying "They either are inept or don't care."
The President is coming to Texas this week to raise money for Democratic candidates running in November congressional elections, but the White House says he will not be visiting the border.
Also today, President Obama asked the U.S. Congress for $3.7 billion in emergency spending on to address the cross-border surge of children from Central America. Tens of thousands of children under 18 who have flocked to the United States in recent months overwhelming public resources. The White House has yet to say how many of the roughly 52,000 children that have been apprehended this year have been sent back to Central America
The President is coming to Texas this week to raise money for Democratic candidates running in November congressional elections, but the White House says he will not be visiting the border.
Also today, President Obama asked the U.S. Congress for $3.7 billion in emergency spending on to address the cross-border surge of children from Central America. Tens of thousands of children under 18 who have flocked to the United States in recent months overwhelming public resources. The White House has yet to say how many of the roughly 52,000 children that have been apprehended this year have been sent back to Central America
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
New Garbage Deal
San Angelo's city council has approved solid waste contracts that mean new curbside recycling and bulk trash pickup services.
The city says the deals also mean Republic Services paying it millions of dollars to operate the landfill while shouldering millions more in liabilities.
Residential customers continue receiving garbage collection twice per week, once for recyclable materials and once for other waste.
The contract also includes quarterly pickup of bulk items like furniture and large appliances. Bulk waste collections begin after the start of October.
The city says with the new services, most residential customers' total monthly solid waste bills increase nearly four dollars.
The rate for commercial customers depends on the frequency of collection and the size of their bins. The customer determines both.
The city also says it intends to hire a contract manager to ensure everyone follows the agreements.
The collection contract lasts 10 years. Two options that coincide with the landfill's life may extend that contract another 10 years.
The city says the deals also mean Republic Services paying it millions of dollars to operate the landfill while shouldering millions more in liabilities.
Residential customers continue receiving garbage collection twice per week, once for recyclable materials and once for other waste.
The contract also includes quarterly pickup of bulk items like furniture and large appliances. Bulk waste collections begin after the start of October.
The city says with the new services, most residential customers' total monthly solid waste bills increase nearly four dollars.
The rate for commercial customers depends on the frequency of collection and the size of their bins. The customer determines both.
The city also says it intends to hire a contract manager to ensure everyone follows the agreements.
The collection contract lasts 10 years. Two options that coincide with the landfill's life may extend that contract another 10 years.
Police Investigate Dead Body
San Angelo Police Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians continue to investigate a dead body that was located yesterday morning in an abandoned trailer at a property in North San Angelo. At approximately 9:37 a.m., San Angelo Police were dispatched to Kay’s Old Fashioned Barber Shop where a customer told police that he'd discovered the body at a nearby location. He took police to the location in the 100 block of E. Twenty-Fifth Street, inside one of the abandoned trailers. It appears it was a male who had been dead for some time. The body sent to Lubbock for an autopsy.
Sitel Layoffs
Most of Sitel's workforce has received layoff notices for this summer.
Other employers continue recruiting many of the 348 at-risk workers. However, Mike Buck from Concho Valley Workforce Development tells the Standard-Times that Sitel employees need to keep working there until the company officially lets them go.
Buck says sticking around to the end would allow the employees to maintain their benefits.
A chamber of commerce report identifies Sitel's local branch as Tom Green County's eighth-largest employer.
Other employers continue recruiting many of the 348 at-risk workers. However, Mike Buck from Concho Valley Workforce Development tells the Standard-Times that Sitel employees need to keep working there until the company officially lets them go.
Buck says sticking around to the end would allow the employees to maintain their benefits.
A chamber of commerce report identifies Sitel's local branch as Tom Green County's eighth-largest employer.
Water Restrictions Relaxed
San Angelo has relaxed its watering restrictions to allow watering twice per week.
However, the city council continues urging people to use water conservatively.
Water utilities director Ricky Dickson says the city has slightly more than two and a half years of surface water supply. That does not include the Hickory Aquifer, which begins working this fall.
The city continues prohibiting watering between noon and 6 o'clock in the afternoon. It also continues prohibiting runoff of over 150 feet down any street, gutter, alley, or ditch.
However, the city council continues urging people to use water conservatively.
Water utilities director Ricky Dickson says the city has slightly more than two and a half years of surface water supply. That does not include the Hickory Aquifer, which begins working this fall.
The city continues prohibiting watering between noon and 6 o'clock in the afternoon. It also continues prohibiting runoff of over 150 feet down any street, gutter, alley, or ditch.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Sports Update
The Astros lost last night to the Atlanta Braves three to two. There's another one tonight at seven-ten when the teams have their rematch at Minute Maid Park. Collin McHugh will be on the hill for Houston.
The Rangers just hope for a better day. Ian Kinsler homered in his first at bat against his former team, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Rangers in Arlington last night eight to two. The teams reconvene tonight at seven-oh-five. Joe Saunders will pitch for the Rangers, looking for his first win of the season.
Also in baseball last night, the Colts defeated the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings three to one. The teams play again tonight at Foster Field at seven-fifteen.
The Central Bobcats Booster Club will have the 1st annual golf tournament at San Angelo Country Club on Monday, August 4th. It’s a four-man scramble and proceeds benefit the Central athletes thru the booster club.
The Rangers just hope for a better day. Ian Kinsler homered in his first at bat against his former team, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Rangers in Arlington last night eight to two. The teams reconvene tonight at seven-oh-five. Joe Saunders will pitch for the Rangers, looking for his first win of the season.
Also in baseball last night, the Colts defeated the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings three to one. The teams play again tonight at Foster Field at seven-fifteen.
The Central Bobcats Booster Club will have the 1st annual golf tournament at San Angelo Country Club on Monday, August 4th. It’s a four-man scramble and proceeds benefit the Central athletes thru the booster club.
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