San Angelo News
UT Shuts Down Pro-Palestinian Protest
The President of the University of Texas is praising the work to shut down a pro-Palestinian protest yesterday, saying the organizers violated school rules and policies. In a letter to students, Jay Hartzell apologized for the disruption but said that the campus would not be "occupied." Hundreds packed the ...
Apr 25, 2024
Unidad Park Closed This Weekend
A popular San Angelo playground will be closed for the rest of the week for renovations. The playground at Unidad Park on Vista del Arroyo will be closed starting April 25 and remain closed through the weekend until Monday, April 29. Workers will be installing a top seal coat on the surface of the playground area start...
Apr 25, 2024
TXDPS Manhunt Suspect Identified
The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the identity of the individual suspected of murdering a 74-year-old man in Odessa after a multi-county manhunt ended in bloodshed. According to TxDPS, the man has been identified as 26-year-old Trevor James Myrick of Hobbs, New Mexico. The hunt for Myrick began on Apri...
Apr 18, 2024
Short-Term Rental Ordinance Enforcement
San Angelo City Council members say they will begin enforcing ordinances for short-term rental properties in San Angelo. This vow comes as the number of property owners who are operating short-term rentals in the city is on the rise. On average, there are 120 to 150 short-term rentals operating each weekend, though onl...
Apr 17, 2024
Manhunt Ends In Mertzon
The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed in a release that the man believed to be the suspect in a fatal Odessa shooting and car theft is now dead. According to DPS, he was killed Tuesday in an officer-involved shooting in the East Duncan Avenue area of Mertzon. Also according to DPS, the Texas Rangers are now ...
Apr 17, 2024