Water usage

The city of San Angelo says efforts to conserve water are paying off. On Sunday, residents and businesses' water consumption was the lowest its been in some time: seven-point-nine million gallons, compared to 10-point-four million on the same date last year.

Truck N Tractor Pull tickets

The city of San Angelo wants you to know that tickets are on sale now for the Hot Rod Truck N Tractor Pull. That's coming up Saturday, January 25th at the Coliseum. The show will include monster trucks, such as the Carolina Crusher, competing in a car- and van-crushing showdown. You can find more information and a link to buy tickets on the city's Facebook page.

Economic Development Director hired

The City of San Angelo has hired a new Economic Development Director. He's Roland Peña, a public affairs specialist with the Lower Colorado River Authority whose economic development experience spans 20 years. Peña will serve as the lead staff member for the City of San Angelo Development Corporation, which administers the half-cent sales tax for economic development. Peña succeeds Bob Schneeman, who has served as the interim Economic Development director. Peña's first day with the City will be January 21st.

Flu shots

The San Angelo-Tom Green County Health Department is urging citizens to get influenza vaccinations and take precautions in the wake of an increase in local flu cases. Flu vaccines are administered during the Health Department's weekly immunization clinic on Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in its offices in Suite 9 at 2030 Pulliam Street. The clinics are open only to walk-ins. Children seeking the flu vaccine must present updated shot records at the time of the visit; adults must do so only if they are receiving other vaccinations.

Suspect jumps out of vehicle

A San Angelo man arrested on several felony charges after jumping out of a moving vehicle and fleeing police this weekend. On Saturday, an officer pulled over a vehicle for committing a traffic violation at the BelVue Apartments on North Bell Street. While the vehicle was still in motion, the driver jumped out and fled the scene. The passenger, 24-year-old Ubil Samaniego of San Angelo, was arrested for an outstanding County Warrant. Police say they saw suspected narcotics in plain view in the interior of the car. With help from Police Service Dog Snoop, the SAPD tracked down and arrested the driver, 29-year-old Christian Montanez of San Angelo.

Stolen vehicle and property

A San Angelo man was arrested this weekend after police recovered a stolen vehicle and stolen property. Just before midnight Friday, an officer observed a 2001 Nissan Xterra pass him and enter the parking lot of the San Angelo Lodge located on West Beauregard Avenue. The officer said the driver overreacted to seeing his patrol car and followed the driver to determine if criminal activity was taking place. The Xterra was found in the parking lot, unoccupied, and a computer check indicated it had been stolen out of Lubbock. Police caught up with 34-year-old Shawn Clark at the pool area. Further investigation turned up property stolen in a burglary on Oxford Drive. Clark was charged with burglary of a habitation and criminal trespass.

Pit bull attack

Authorities say a man was attacked by five pit bulls while riding a bicycle in Tom Green County. It happened Thursday afternoon in Carlsbad. The sheriff's office says the 28-year-old man was hospitalized with puncture wounds to his arms and legs after being attacked by five pit bulls while riding his bicycle. Deputies initially found only the owner of one of the dogs, who was advised to quarantine the animal.