Nine San Angelo Fire Department cadets kicked off the holiday
weekend by graduating from the academy. The new firefighters went
through 14 months of training, during which they underwent the
equivalent of four years of college paramedic training in 10 months
at Howard College, passed a national registry exam to earn emergency
medical technician and paramedic certifications, attended fire school
to learn proper emergency responses, and were taught basics of
driving fire apparatus. Fire Chief Brian Dunn said the graduates are
eager to begin serving the public, and we’re eager to have their
help. The graduates will initially be assigned to Fire Station No. 1
downtown. While at “central fire,” they will receive additional
fire training, intensive supervision and valuable experience before
being assigned to one of the SAFD’s seven substations.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Memorial Day Closures and Observances
Most City offices will be closed today in San Angelo, in
observance of Memorial Day. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m.
tomorrow. There will be no interruption of garbage collection or
landfill operations today, although the offices of Republic Services,
which provides both services under a contract with the City, will be
closed.
The Public Information Office of San Angelo released the following notice regarding today's Memorial Day activities: "Because of the weather and the condition of the parade grounds, Fort Concho's Memorial Day activities today will be moved into the fort's Commissary Building."
At Fort Concho, exercises to honor the nation's military who have made the ultimate sacrifice will be conducted at 9 a.m. in th fort's Commissary Building. The guest speaker will be Brian Campbell, a retired U.S. Army colonel of the Medical Corps. Campbell enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1976 and served in both the Army and Marine Corps at various posts until 2006.
During the program, the Harmony Belles will perform patriotic music, and the Fort Concho Living History Program and the Sons of the Confederate Veterans will provide the color guard and artillery salute. The program and reception are organized by the Pocahontas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The Public Information Office of San Angelo released the following notice regarding today's Memorial Day activities: "Because of the weather and the condition of the parade grounds, Fort Concho's Memorial Day activities today will be moved into the fort's Commissary Building."
At Fort Concho, exercises to honor the nation's military who have made the ultimate sacrifice will be conducted at 9 a.m. in th fort's Commissary Building. The guest speaker will be Brian Campbell, a retired U.S. Army colonel of the Medical Corps. Campbell enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1976 and served in both the Army and Marine Corps at various posts until 2006.
During the program, the Harmony Belles will perform patriotic music, and the Fort Concho Living History Program and the Sons of the Confederate Veterans will provide the color guard and artillery salute. The program and reception are organized by the Pocahontas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Rainy Weather for Memorial Day Weekend
Severe thunderstorms and flash flood warnings marked the holiday
weekend in Tom Green County. Widespread flooding and driving hazards
continue. As of early yesterday morning, The Concho River near Bell
St had risen to 9 ft from 2 ft around 9 PM Saturday night. A record
rainfall of 2.39 inches was set at San Angelo Saturday, which broke
the old record of 1.49 inches set in 1919.
Storm Runoff Totals
The storm runoff certainly helped with the area's water supply
situation. As of yesterday afternoon, the Middle Concho River had a
streamflow of 844 cubic feet per second and sharply rising. The Ivie
was up 1000 acre feet by yesterday afternoon. The Concho River at
Bell St. was up 564 cubic feet per second. The North Concho River was
up 200cfs, the South Concho River: 3090cfs, and Dove Creek into Twin
Buttes: 161cubic feet per second. San Angelo uses around 750 acre
foot per month for indoor use and typically around 1000 acre foot for
outdoor use in the summer months.
Dog Bite Claims
Texas In Top 5 Nationwide for Dog Bite Claims
Texas is among the top five states for dog bite claims according to a survey by State Farm Insurance. In fact, the company says they paid 4 million dollars in dog bite claims in the state last year alone. State Farm says homeowners insurance can help protect you in damages if your pet bites or attacks another person on your property including if the animal escapes and strikes while away from your home. The City of San Angelo Animal Shelter oversees cases that occur within city limits, adding that once a report is made the animal must be quarantined and monitored for rabies and disease. For stray dog pick ups or to report a dog bite incident within city limits call the City of San Angelo Animal Shelter . If the case occurs outside of the city limits call the County Sheriffs Office.
Texas is among the top five states for dog bite claims according to a survey by State Farm Insurance. In fact, the company says they paid 4 million dollars in dog bite claims in the state last year alone. State Farm says homeowners insurance can help protect you in damages if your pet bites or attacks another person on your property including if the animal escapes and strikes while away from your home. The City of San Angelo Animal Shelter oversees cases that occur within city limits, adding that once a report is made the animal must be quarantined and monitored for rabies and disease. For stray dog pick ups or to report a dog bite incident within city limits call the City of San Angelo Animal Shelter . If the case occurs outside of the city limits call the County Sheriffs Office.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
San Angelo Unemployment Down
More good news regarding San Angelo's workforce. The city's unemployment rate improved again in April. It was down to three-point-six percent compared to four-point-two percent the prior month and four-point-nine percent a year ago. That compares to four-point-seven percent statewide and five-point-nine percent nationally.
Holiday Closings
Most City of San Angelo offices will be closed next Monday in observance of Memorial Day. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. There will be no interruption of garbage collection or landfill operations Monday, although the offices of Republic Services, which provides both services under a contract with the City, will be closed. Love Municipal Pool opens for the Memorial Day weekend, with public swimming from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
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