Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Tom Green County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
22 topics
Beacon Data Center TCEQ permitting
San Angelo Food Bank services
LPPF mandatory payment rate
Economic development projects
Grants
Cypher Digital Data Center Proposal
Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Funding
Rotary Club Request for American flags placement
Tom Green County 4-H Program Impact and Youth Development
Future agenda items and announcements
Elected Official Salaries
Texas Historical Commission Distinguished Service Award
Soldier's Heart Retreat IDP
New World Screwworm Outbreak & Disaster Declaration
Precinct 4 Data Center and Green Energy Moratorium
Opposition to Large-Scale Data Centers
Data Center Development and Resource Protection
T-Slack Community Literacy Grant
West Branch Library Garden Expansion
Proclaim Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
ICE 287G Warrant Service Officer Program
County Master Transportation Plan Grant Application
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Tom Green County from local and regional media.
New World screwworm in San Angelo area triggers disaster declaration
Updated June 13, 2026, 1:59 p.m. CTThe city of San Angelo and Tom Green County officials declared a local state of emergency Friday night after a confirmed bovine case of New World screwworm was discovered in...
1 killed in Midland, Texas, shooting; suspect also dead after standoff
Updated June 12, 2026, 8:34 p.m. CTAt least one person was killed and 10 others injured in a shooting and hours-long standoff in Midland, Texas, on June 12 that authorities said ended with the suspected...
Midland shooting today: Suspect, victim identified after SWAT standoff
Updated June 12, 2026, 6:17 p.m. CTA confirmed shooting in Midland, Texas, has left multiple people injured and one dead, along with the suspected gunman.Midland police responded to the shooting after 8 a.m....
Election Results
United States Senator Candidate Mail-In Votes Early In-Person Votes Election Day Total Percent Ken Paxton 988 15,620 3,535 20,143 62% James Talarico 646 9,143 1,471 11,260 35% ...
Pfluger Declares Victory in Texas 11th Congressional District Race
SAN ANGELO, TX -- U.S. Rep. August Pfluger released a statement Tuesday evening declaring victory in his reelection bid for Texas’ 11th Congressional District, thanking voters across Central and West Texas for ...
Nov 4, 2026Volunteers invited to place 1,700 flags on veterans’ graves at Fairmount Cemetery
City of San Angelo invites volunteers to place more than 1,700 flags on veterans’ graves at Fairmount Cemetery on Nov. 8.
Nov 3, 2026The LIVE! Interview | San Angelo Mayor Tom Thompson
Today, on The LIVE! Interview, San Angelo's Mayor Tom Thompson visits and catches up with Joe Hyde about the community development plan, data centers, economic development, and other topics.Today's stories: West Texas Football District Standings: Week 11 (11/02/2026 )Elks Lodge to Serve Meals to Veterans and Families on Saturday (11/02/2026 )Texas High School Football State Rankings: Week 11 (11/02/2026 )City Council to Weigh Incentives, Chadbourne Zoning, Municipal Court Issues Tuesday (11/02/2026 )Slight Risk of Severe Thunderstorms Tonight for Eastern Concho Valley (11/02/2026 )Top Football Performances From Week 10 in West Texas (11/02/2026 )Early Voting Ends With 25,300 Ballots Cast in Tom Green County (11/02/2026 )Central’s Zey Johnson Less Than 100 Yards From Single-Season Rushing Record (11/02/2026 )Menard Convenience Store Burglarized in Smash-and-Grab (11/02/2026 )Republicans Fearing the Once-Unthinkable: A Blue Texas (11/02/2026 )Brownwood Man Charged With Killing Parents (11/02/2026 )Cowboys Blow 14-Point Lead, Fall to Cardinals in Overtime (11/02/2026 )Multiple Theft Arrests, Racing, and Repeat DWI Top Monday Bookings (11/02/2026 )
Nov 2, 2026Rain Chances Linger Through Saturday Morning Ahead of Mild Halloween
SAN ANGELO, TX — A flood watch remains in effect through 4 p.m. Friday for the Edwards Plateau, western Concho Valley, Permian Basin and Trans-Pecos as widespread rain and occasional thunderstorms continue, wit...
Oct 30, 2026Early Voting Tops 23,000 on Final Day in Tom Green County
SAN ANGELO, TX -- Early voting turnout in Tom Green County has reached 23,187 ballots as of late Friday morning, representing 31.2 percent of registered voters, according to the elections office. Today is ...
Oct 30, 2026Harry Thomas’ council seat at stake in San Angelo recall election
San Angelo’s District 3 voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to remove City Council member Harold “Harry” Thomas from office.
Oct 30, 2026Abbott Activates Emergency Resources Ahead of Potential West Texas Floods
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Wednesday to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding across West and South-Central Texas beginning Thursday.
Oct 28, 2026TxDOT brings ‘walking billboards’ to San Angelo for pedestrian safety
As pedestrian fatalities rise, TXDOT launches a "Walking Billboards" campaign to boost safety awareness, emphasizing caution during darker months and Halloween.
Oct 27, 2026