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1 week ago | 
sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde
SAN ANGELO, TX — A crash between two vehicles shut down both directions of U.S. Highway 277 south of San Angelo on Tuesday night, June 17, 2025. The collision occurred around 9 p.m. at the intersection of Templin Road and U.S. 277, where a small SUV and a four-door sedan collided. All lanes were blocked as emergency crews responded. The Wall Volunteer Fire Department is managing the scene. Officials estimate the highway will reopen within the hour.
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1 week ago | 
sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde
SAN ANGELO, TX — The Concho Valley Regional Food Bank (CVRFB) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, complete with a new logo, updated messaging, and a renewed call for the community to reconnect with its local hunger relief efforts. Since splitting from Feeding America in April 2024, CVRFB has sought to redefine its role in the region’s charitable food landscape.
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2 weeks ago | 
sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde
AUSTIN, TX — Texas lawmakers face credible threats to their lives, reports the Texas DPS. At 1 p.m. today, DPS released a statement warning that there was an "active law enforcement event" at the Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave. in Austin. DPS stated the threat was towards state legislators attending today's No Kings protest at the Capitol.
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2 weeks ago | 
sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde
KIMBLE COUNTY, TX — The deadly consequences of human smuggling were on full display in October 2022 when a high-speed police chase ended in tragedy in the South Llano River near Junction. A Kimble County jury this year found Ruben Fernandez Sandoval, 42, of Austin, guilty of Human Smuggling Causing Death, and he was sentenced to 99 years in prison. The case stemmed from a high-speed pursuit that began after Sandoval picked up five undocumented migrants near Brackettville.
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2 weeks ago | 
sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde
COLLEGE STATION, TX (via press release from Texas A&M University) — Dr. Tim R. Turner, the president and owner of Southwestern Livestock Mineral Co., was honored as an outstanding alumnus by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) for his remarkable contributions to the field of veterinary medicine. Turner is among five graduates from Texas A&M University recognized in 2025 by the college for their dedication to bettering the world.
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3 weeks ago | 
sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde
SAN ANGELO, TX — A two-vehicle crash snarled traffic where Sherwood Way splits from W. Beauregard Ave. near the Walmart Neighborhood Market at the Buttercup coffee shop. Both tan, a Ford sedan ran into or was hit by a Suburban. Surprisingly, even with significant front-end damage, the Ford sedan drove away from the crash scene after receiving clearance from police. The Suburban was hauled off by Home Motors. The crash happened at around 5 p.m. and the streets were cleared by 5:50 p.m.
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3 weeks ago | 
southplainslive.com | Joe Hyde
LUBBOCK, TX — Hold onto your neck braces, folks. A full-blown turf war has erupted in West Texas—not over land, oil, or cattle—but over the sacred art of the personal injury slogan. Yes, you read that right. Matt Witt, a Lubbock-based attorney and self-declared king of catchy catchphrases, has taken legal aim at his Amarillo rival attorney Dean Boyd for what Witt claims is a full-on AdWords ambush of his prized trademark: “Get Hit?
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3 weeks ago | 
sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde
AUSTIN, TX — The Texas House of Representatives adjourned sine die on Monday, marking the end of the 89th Legislative Session. For Rep. Drew Darby (R-San Angelo), it was his most productive session yet, delivering several key conservative victories for West Texas and the Concho Valley. One of the most urgent achievements came just before adjournment—a 25% pay raise for Texas district judges, including the four serving in San Angelo.
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3 weeks ago | 
sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde
AUSTIN, TX — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is blaming internal Texas House politics — specifically a powerful Dallas-area lawmaker — for stalling a long-overdue pay raise for judges and district attorneys across the state. Senate Bill 293, which would boost the base salary for state district judges and district attorneys from $140,000 to $175,000 — the first raise in 12 years — passed the Senate months ago.
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4 weeks ago | 
sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde
SAN ANGELO, TX — The San Angelo Business Plan Competition 2025 is a two-phase business plan competition with cash grant prizes as well as in-kind prizes donated by local businesses. The Competition is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to expand their business in San Angelo by competing for a cash grant and in-kind prizes through the business plan competition. Entry is now open and requires business owners to submit a Business Overview & application.
