Joe Hyde

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Lawsuit Smackdown: "Get Hit? Call Witt?" More Like "Get Clicks? Call Boyd."

5 days 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?
Texas Legislature Closes with Major Wins for West Texas, Concho Valley

5 days 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.
Texas Legislature Infighting May Kill Pay Raise for Judges, DAs - Including in San Angelo

6 days 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.
Registration Opens for The San Angelo Business Plan Competition 2025

1 week 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.
Hit-and-Run Driver Flees After Crashing into Parked Car

1 week ago | sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde

SAN ANGELO, TX — San Angelo police were still searching early Sunday morning for a driver who crashed into a parked car and fled the scene on foot. The incident happened just after midnight in the 300 block of E. 37th Street. According to initial radio reports, the parked vehicle was directly in front of the suspect’s own residence. Neighbors poured into the street to watch the aftermath, giving officers no shortage of eyewitnesses.
Pickup Truck Collision Snarls Traffic Near Walmart on S. Bryant

2 weeks ago | sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde

SAN ANGELO, TX — A collision involving three pickup trucks brought traffic to a standstill Friday evening near the entrance of the Walmart Supercenter at the intersection of S. Bryant Boulevard and Town and Country Drive. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. and involved two Chevrolet Silverados and a Ford F-150. All northbound lanes of S. Bryant were temporarily closed as first responders worked to clear the scene and assist those involved.
Federal Court: Llano County Can Remove "Butt and Fart" Books from Library Shelves

2 weeks ago | sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde |Dawn McMillan

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that Llano County has the legal authority to remove 17 books from its public libraries, siding with county officials who deemed the titles inappropriate for inclusion on library shelves. The list includes a mix of children’s books and works exploring themes of sexuality, gender identity, and racial history.
Apartment Erupts in Flames

2 weeks ago | sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde

SAN ANGELO, TX — Flames erupted inside and out a window of one unit of the Aura Square Apartments at 3902 Sherwood Way on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a swift response from the San Angelo Fire Department. The fire broke out around 4:30 p.m., and by 5 p.m., firefighters were seen conducting mop-up operations and checking for lingering heat sources. The blaze appeared to be contained to a single unit, but as a precaution, 20 to 30 residents evacuated the complex.
Hyundai SUV Turns Two Imports into Lawn Ornaments on Knickerbocker

3 weeks ago | sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde

SAN ANGELO, TX — Rush hour on Knickerbocker got a little more colorful Tuesday evening when a Hyundai Tucson launched itself into traffic and turned two imported sedans into uninvited lawn decorations. It happened in front of the Snack and Tackle, where the SUV's driver was trying to pull out. According to police, his foot “slipped off the brake,” sending the Hyundai into oncoming traffic.
Little Blue Car Slams Into parked Van on Houston Harte Access Road

3 weeks ago | sanangelolive.com | Joe Hyde

SAN ANGELO, TX — Police and fire responded to what appeared to be a rear-end collision into a parked vehicle on the eastbound access road — Freeland Bvd — to the Houston Harte near Howard St.Witnesses said they heard a loud 'boom' but after the smoke from the red van that was hit had cleared, no one appeared to have taken a ride in an ambulance. Police blocked off the southbound lane of the 400 block of Howard.