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Expanded fields of study including AA, AS, AAS and certificate

Variety of class schedules: day, evening, weekend, five-week, eight-week, mini-semester, online

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Continuing Education courses

Customized training for your business through Workforce Training

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Adult Basic Education for GED preparation; basic reading, writing and math; English as a second language; citizenship preparation

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West Texas Training CenterThe West Texas Training Center is a multipurpose facility that offers rooms for business and industry for trainings, meetings, seminars, conferences and luncheons. In addition, it serves as the campus for Howard College and provides space for career and technical education programs for the San Angelo ISD.


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26 biz briefs

28 Chamber Report

29 Economic Profile

30 Image gallery

36 Local flavor

39 Health & Wellness

40 Arts & Culture

42 Sports & Recreation

44 Education

47 Community Profile

48 Through the Lens

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14 EPICUREAN ADVENTURESan Angelo serves up eclectic eateries, fine wine

18 SHEEP THRILLS‘Sheep About Town’ program goes strong

22 EVERyTHINg oLD IS NEW AgAINSan Angelo is transforming itself with several projects

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San Angelo is looking to the future by turning to the past and extensively overhauling several of the

city’s historic structures.An old department store has been

converted into a gleaming new library. City Hall is being refurbished to show off its 1930s-era beauty. Nearly a dozen schools, all more than a half-century old, are receiving major makeovers. Expansion and renovation work at Goodfellow Air Force Base includes replacement of some World War II structures.

“There is a lot of activity going on right now, and these projects are starting to build off each other and create more activity,” says David Knapp, construction manager for the City of San Angelo.

“There’s a commitment from the people in the city to energize this area.”

Stephens Central LibraryThe centerpiece of these renovations

is the Stephens Central Library, named in honor of businessman Steve Stephens and his wife, Pollyanna, who donated money and helped raise funds for the $17.5 million project. The library was carved out of the old Hemphill-Wells department store, and maintains the art deco look of the original building.

The new four-story library has 85,000 square feet of space, more than triple the city’s previous facility. There is an interactive children’s area that includes 10 reading nooks (there were none in the old library), a community room that can accommodate 500 people, meeting rooms, a coffee shop, 44 public

computers and Wi-Fi throughout the building.

“We took a building that was vacant and deteriorating and converted it into a very central part of this community,” Stephens says. “We took a giant step forward in downtown revitalization.”

City Hall and AuditoriumNearby, San Angelo City Hall

underwent a $9 million facelift in which the building was stripped to its original stone structure and restored to its 1929 origins. Bulky window air-conditioning units were removed and replaced with a modern HVAC system. Major interior reconstruction occurred as well.

“Everything will be nice and neat and cleaned up,” Knapp says. “We want people to walk into that building and get a ‘wow’ effect.”

SAN ANGELO IS TRANSFORMING ITSELF WITH SEVERAL RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

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Art WalkEvery third Thursday of the month, San Angelo

is hopping with creative energy as art lovers crawl

the streets checking out the city’s galleries. The

monthly Art Walk, the brainchild of Downtown

San Angelo Inc., has brought new patrons to

downtown’s many galleries, shops, wine bars

and restaurants. Free trolleys transport Art Walk

guests around the downtown area from 6-9 p.m.

Guests can board or depart the trolley anywhere

along the route. Participating galleries include

The Glass Prism, Ruiz Studio, Black Swan Gallery

and Kendall Art Gallery.

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A Sight to SeeThe San Angelo Visitor Center is certainly hard to miss.

Situated on the banks of the Concho River, close to major

attractions like the Historic District, the Museum of Fine

Arts, Fort Concho and the International Waterlily Garden,

the center still manages to stand out. It was completed

in 2003, won an American Institute of Architects

Award and was featured in Texas Architect magazine’s

November/December 2006 issue. The design, with

stonework and a curving roof, has a distinctive modern

flair while keeping a classic look. One of the center’s

biggest attractions is its water garden, which starts at

the upper plaza and spills down the hillside to the river.

Retro Lives HereThe House of FiFi DuBois is filled with everything you need to build your

own Brady Bunch living room or basement getaway à la That 70's Show.

We're talking major items, from kidney-shaped coffee tables, turquoise

refrigerators, orange vinyl lounge chairs and velvet couches, to smaller

accessories, such as sunburst wall clocks and multicolored ashtrays. And

if a full room is too funky for you, there's bound to be something in the

store you can't live without. As an added bonus, in FiFi's Retro Lounge

you can kick back in style and enjoy a live band on Fridays and Saturdays.


Lots of Lilies to LoveSan Angelo is home to the international

Waterlily collection, found in eight large pools in the city’s civic league park. These pools explode with color as the lilies bloom, providing a remarkable view or photo opportunity for dedicated horticulturalists or casual spectators. The collection is open for visitors from April to october, and is free of charge. The city is also home to the annual lily Fest, which, combined with the international Waterlily collection, gives San Angelo more varieties of waterlilies than any other city in the united States.

House of HospitalityThe Cactus Hotel first opened its doors

in 1928. Originally a Hilton hotel, it was

designed by Conrad Hilton and today

remains well preserved. Its impressive

14 stories make it the tallest building

in San Angelo, and one of the city’s

landmarks. Though it no longer offers

overnight accommodations, the

Cactus houses a variety of nonprofit

organizations and serves as a venue

for special events, including wedding

receptions, banquets and fundraisers.

Pretty in PinkWhile traditional white pearls are rare and expensive, pink, peach and purple

pearls are even more elusive. However, San Angelo annually issues permits to gem hunters who seek

out these unique Concho pearls in area lakes and rivers, where they are created by freshwater mussels.

As if these little wonders were not exotic enough on their own, legend holds that the Spanish crown

jewels include Concho pearls. For those who want these gems without having to look for them in

waterways, San Angelo jewelry shops carry a great selection of Concho pearls in exquisite settings.


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PoPULATIoN (2010 CENSUS)San Angelo: 93,200

Tom Green County: 110,224

LoCATIoNSan Angelo is near the geographical

center of Texas, about 130 miles from

Midland-Odessa, 200 miles from

Austin and San Antonio, and 250

miles from Dallas.

bEgINNINgSSan Angelo was founded in the late

1860s as a frontier town and was

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Fast Factsn The Texas Sheep and goat raisers Association and the American Boer goat Association are headquartered in San Angelo.

n See one of Alexander graham Bell’s first telephones at the e. h. danner museum of Telephony, located at Fort concho.

n Author and San Angelo native the late elmer Kelton wrote dozens of books and was voted All-Time Best Western Author by the Western Writers of America.

n The concho river Walk winds for 6 miles along the waterway.

n Scraps – a beef cut originating from the tenderloin – has been served in San Angelo steak houses for years.

n goodfellow Air Force Base is home to the 17th Training Wing, the 344th military intelligence Battalion (Army), the center for cryptology (navy) and a marine corps detachment.

n producers livestock Auction co. holds the largest sheep auction in the nation and is based here. The company was founded in 1954.

‘Tis the SeasonFirst constructed in 1867

to protect frontier settlements,

Fort Concho now serves as a

historic site and museum, with

17 of its 24 buildings dating back

to the 1870s. On the first full

weekend of December, the fort

lights up and welcomes about

17,000 visitors to Christmas at

Old Fort Concho, a three-day

festival of shopping, entertainment,

live shows and, of course, plenty

of Christmas cheer. 2011 marks

the festival’s 30th anniversary.

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The idea that San Angelo is a dusty outpost is all washed up. From slow boats to speed boats, to peaceful walks on

the river, this town has water activities for everyone.

San Angelo River WalkThe San Angelo River Walk proves

that few things in life are as peaceful as a casual stroll along the water’s edge. The 4-mile stretch of land gives everyone the chance for a quiet saunter along the Concho River.

Along the way are gorgeous gardens, 14 different water displays, the Kids Kingdom children’s playground, the Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial River Stage, a nine-hole golf course and more, all quietly nestled in downtown San Angelo.

The River Walk’s Celebration Bridge links several places of interest, including the Historic City Center, the River Stage and El Paseo de Santa Angela, two pavilions and a terraced walkway that stretch from Avenue D to the Concho River.

Cruising on the ConchoConcho Cruises was an idea

10 years in the making for owner Wayne Nickell.

“I’m retired and I’d been thinking about doing this for a long time,” Nickell says.

“This” refers to the company he opened in May 2010 that takes 30 to 40 guests aboard The Pearl of the Concho (Concho Cruises’ boat and the only cruiser in West Texas) for anything from a two-hour jaunt to an all-day event on Lake Nasworthy and the Concho River.

Nickell says he loves cruising people around, feeding them and telling stories.

“I’m a people person anyway, and people really went for it,” he says.

Concho Cruises runs seven days a week, 365 days a year. They also offer a Thursday dinner cruise each week at 5:30 p.m. and a Sunday lunch cruise at 1 p.m. Reservations are available at (325) 481-3210.

Showdown in San AngeloNow in their fifth year, the

Showdown in San Angelo drag boat races transform Lake Nasworthy for two days in late June.

More than 10,000 people make their way to San Angelo to see more than 100 racers compete and have a blast doing it. In fact, “blast” is probably the best way to describe the effect of dozens of boats with 1,000-horsepower engines lining up side by side.

“The most exciting part of our race, for most spectators, is the Top Fuel Hydros. They can reach up to 265 miles per hour in four seconds on a quarter-mile track,” says Jenni Hutcheson, director of sales and servicing for the San Angelo Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“We have people who come from all over the country and Canada to race, and we have people who come from all across the nation to watch,” Hutcheson says. “I’ve met people from New York, Florida, California; they come from all over.”

Attendees can walk the pits to see boats up close, talk with drivers and crew members, and sit in one of two spectator areas to watch the race.

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In a town well-known for its West Texas cuisine, a few restaurants are pushing the boundaries. Vineyards have grown up, festivals have broken

out and upscale restaurants continue to open their doors in San Angelo.

Celebrity ChefsSometimes the most intriguing

thing behind those doors is the mastermind behind the menu, the creative force that brings the restaurant together and keeps the customers coming back for more. Case in point: Mike Holdridge, executive chef and owner of the River Valley Cafe & Grill.

“I try to keep things interesting for people,” Holdridge says. “I don’t want to keep doing the same things.”

Before settling in San Angelo, Holdridge worked for five years as a personal chef, traveling with and cooking for legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and a few of his famous friends (Will Smith and Oprah Winfrey among them).

In September 2008, Holdridge opened the River Valley Cafe in his hometown of San Angelo.

“San Angelo’s dining scene is

definitely evolving, and more and more new and different restaurants are opening up. I’m glad to be a part of it,” Holdridge says.

Other local chefs who have made names for themselves include the River Terrace Restaurant’s Earl Mulley, a former game-day chef for the Dallas Cowboys, and the Cork N Pig’s Virginia Dahlbeck, a former top-three finalist on FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen.

Looking for more eclectic eats? The Silo House, part of the Old Chicken Farm Art Center, serves a weekly five-course menu on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Wine TimeSan Angelo may not yet be on

the map for its fine wines, but this burgeoning scene continues to grow with help from local vineyards and wineries, such as Christoval Vineyards and Winery, D’Vine Wine and Black Swan Wine Bar.

“Fifteen years ago, wine consumption was very low,” says Drex Vincent, owner of Christoval Vineyards. “But the last few years have seen a big turnaround. Wine has seen a

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Right: grilled salmon stuffed with haricots vert atop a baby green salad with roasted asparagus and aged parmesan soup at river valley cafe & grill

big increase in popularity.”Though Vincent has only owned

the property for three years, he’s been involved with the vineyard for some time, and hopes to add variety to San Angelo’s evolving food scene.

“It’s more agri-tourism than anything; something people haven’t seen around here,” he says. “We’re selling more than just wine. We’re selling an experience.”

foodie festivalsTo celebrate San Angelo’s range of

food specialties, the city offers an array of festivals for all kinds of cuisines. Wine lovers can get their fill at the San Angelo Wine and Food Festival, held annually by the San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council and combining gourmet food with fine wine. Admitted chocoholics will find support at the Concho Chocolate Festival, an event that would make Willy Wonka proud. And for all things food, try the annual Taste of San Angelo festival. mike holdridge, river valley cafe & grill’s executive chef and owner

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The Sweeter Side of ServiceCARmELITE HERmITS’ KITCHEN KNoWN foR fUDgE, JELLIES

from small-town San Angelo to big-city New york,

people are talking about the Carmelite Hermits’

Kitchen. For 15 years, the monks at Mount Carmel

Hermitage have been supplying fudge, jelly and

breads to the eager masses.

“The products almost sell themselves” Brother

John David says. “We don’t do any promotion, but

we sell fudge all the way up to New york.”

All products are handmade by the brothers of the

Hermitage, which gives them the means to support

themselves. Manual work is considered central to the

brothers’ way of life, as is earning their own living.

“Everyone here helps out with everything,” Brother

John David says.

The benefits don’t end with the brothers; their

jellies and fudge have gained an avid fan following.

Jalapeno jelly remains a top seller, according to

Brother John David, though they make everything

from familiar grape jelly to the more extravagant

wine jelly and classic apple butter.

As far as fudge goes, chocolate pecan holds the

No. 1 spot in terms of sales. But if you’d prefer rocky

road, vanilla or even sugar-free, you’ve come to the

right place.

One thing’s for sure: A purchase from the Carmelite

Hermits’ Kitchen comes with more than what your

average bakery sells.

“We like to thank the people who support us,”

Brother John David says. “We send a blessing and

a prayer with every product we sell.”

– Karen Schwartzman


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Sheep Thrills


There are nearly 60 sheep scattered around San Angelo, but a shepherd won’t be needed to round them up.

San Angelo was the wool capital of the world at one time, so sheep have long been a symbol of the city’s history. To commemorate that legacy, Downtown San Angelo Inc. initiated a “Sheep About Town” program in 2007 where 60 life-size fiberglass sheep were constructed for local businesses and individuals to purchase, then local artists were commissioned to paint them.

Each sheep is unique with a paint scheme that is custom-made for a sponsoring business or individual, and many of the sheep are exhibited in places that can be enjoyed by the viewing public. In fact, the sheep sculptures have become one of the city’s most popular attractions among tourists visiting San Angelo, especially within the downtown district.

“San Angelo remains the inland wool capital, and the fiberglass sheep are our tongue-in-cheek salute to the past,” says Genora Young, executive director of Downtown San Angelo Inc. “San Angelo was home to the Miss Wool Pageant of yesteryear, Art Linkletter was the host at one point and the event was nationally televised for many years. We’re helping to keep the sheep tradition alive today.”

Skepticism at firstYoung says back in 2007, Brenda

Gunter of the promotions committee with Downtown San Angelo came up with the fiberglass sheep idea, proposing that the DSA sell the sheep as a fundraiser and work with local artists. Downtown San Angelo’s

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unpainted fiberglass sheep prior to the “Sheep About Town” program


mission is to market the district’s interesting characteristics to shoppers, investors, new business and tourists, and it focuses on improving the downtown’s image by enhancing its physical appearance.

“The program met with skepticism at first but the DSA board voted to purchase some fiberglass sheep, and the growing popularity allowed us to sell 28 during the first year,” Young says. “There are now 50 sheep around the community, with six reserved and two more waiting to be purchased. Once the program took off, our goal was 60 sheep and we’re getting close to that number.”

A fiberglass sheep costs $1,600 for a business or individual to purchase, plus added costs of varnish and a solid base to mount the sculpture brings the total to $1,870. The purchaser then commissions a local artist from a list compiled by the DSA, and the artists on average charge $500-$1,500 for a custom paint job.

Wool Ewe RememberSome of the fiberglass sheep

displayed throughout the community have names such as B-ewe-tiful San Angelo in front of the City Health Building, Common Cents at Wells Fargo Bank, F-Ewe-Gitive in front of Concho Bail Bonds, Welcoming Ewe in front of the San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau, Wool Ewe Remember at the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers’ Association, and Serving Ewe Since 1884 at the San Angelo Standard-Times.

And keeping with the sheep theme, Downtown San Angelo also organizes a Miss Wool River Parade each May that features the fiberglass sheep paraded in the back of pickup trucks. In addition, DSA partners each October with Angelo State University during football homecoming weekend to present a festival called Sheep Spectacular/ Art-O-Ber Fest.

“These are all good fundraisers and help us celebrate our heritage in a fun way,” Young says.

Top left: Lamb Chop Charlie Top right, bottom left: Sue rainey (left) and Julie raymond (right) work on Sheep Justice Ewenice. bottom right: My Mail to EWE

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San Angelo is looking to the future by turning to the past and extensively overhauling several of the

city’s historic structures.An old department store has been

converted into a gleaming new library. City Hall is being refurbished to show off its 1930s-era beauty. Nearly a dozen schools, all more than a half-century old, are receiving major makeovers. Expansion and renovation work at Goodfellow Air Force Base includes replacement of some World War II structures.

“There is a lot of activity going on right now, and these projects are starting to build off each other and create more activity,” says David Knapp, construction manager for the City of San Angelo.

“There’s a commitment from the people in the city to energize this area.”

Stephens Central LibraryThe centerpiece of these renovations

is the Stephens Central Library, named in honor of businessman Steve Stephens and his wife, Pollyanna, who donated money and helped raise funds for the $17.5 million project. The library was carved out of the old Hemphill-Wells department store, and maintains the art deco look of the original building.

The new four-story library has 85,000 square feet of space, more than triple the city’s previous facility. There is an interactive children’s area that includes 10 reading nooks (there were none in the old library), a community room that can accommodate 500 people, meeting rooms, a coffee shop, 44 public

computers and Wi-Fi throughout the building.

“We took a building that was vacant and deteriorating and converted it into a very central part of this community,” Stephens says. “We took a giant step forward in downtown revitalization.”

City Hall and AuditoriumNearby, San Angelo City Hall

underwent a $9 million facelift in which the building was stripped to its original stone structure and restored to its 1929 origins. Bulky window air-conditioning units were removed and replaced with a modern HVAC system. Major interior reconstruction occurred as well.

“Everything will be nice and neat and cleaned up,” Knapp says. “We want people to walk into that building and get a ‘wow’ effect.”

SAN ANgELo IS TRANSfoRmINg ITSELf WITH SEVERAL RENoVATIoN AND CoNSTRUCTIoN PRoJECTS

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The view from upstairs looking down on the children’s area at Stephens central library


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Plans are under way to renovate the auditorium, with upgrades to the sound and lighting systems, as well as the installation of new carpet and seating. Knapp says the goal is to make the auditorium more appealing to national touring shows.

goodfellow Air force baseA total of more than $70 million is

being invested in five different projects at Goodfellow Air Force Base, including the construction of two new dorms for students at this military training campus. There also will be a new Joint Intel Technical Training Facility, a Consolidated Learning Center with a computer café and children’s area, and additions to the base’s fitness center.

San Angelo Independent School District

Renovation and construction is taking place at 11 schools throughout the SAISD. A 2008 bond created funds for the sprawling $117 million project, which will continue through 2013. The schools are all more than 50 years old, and each one is being updated to accommodate 21st-century technology.

“It’s something we have needed for a long time,” says Steve Van Hoozer, the SAISD director of bond planning and construction. “Technology has changed drastically just in the last five or six years, but certainly since these schools were built.

“We’re bringing these campuses to where they need to be to allow kids to use today’s technology and get the best education possible. We’re getting a lot of bang for our buck with this project.”

The same could be said for all of San Angelo.

“There is certainly a lot of positive activity in town,” Stephens says. “We have a wonderful quality of life here, and things of this nature just add to that quality of life.”

The lobby of the Stephens central library offers visitors a place to work (bottom photo) and grab a bite to eat at The library café (middle photo).



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CoVERLAy mANUfACTURINg INC.Biz: Dashboard cover providerBuzz: What began in 1982 as Import Auto Products Ltd. officially became Coverlay Manufacturing Inc. in 1994. The company creates dashboard covers for both domestic and foreign vehicles, and also replaces door and kick panels. In addition, Coverlay Manufacturing offers speaker and instrument covers, with all products available in a variety of colors.www.coverlaymfg.com


CoNCHo CoLLISIoNBiz: Vehicle collision repair centerBuzz: Specializing in a variety of services, such as auto body repair, collision repair and paint work, Concho Collision focuses on meeting each customer’s vehicular needs. This repair center employs professional Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified mechanics, and works with clients during their entire claims process to get them back on the road quickly.www.conchocollision.com

goLD STAR mEDICAL bUSINESS SERVICESBiz: Medical billing companyBuzz: Gold Star Medical Business Services handles all insurance billing for their customers, typically serving professionals at medical, dental and chiropractic practices. The company assigns each client a billing team, “giving doctors the freedom to be doctors,” and takes care of filing, tracking and pursuing unpaid claims, while also managing insurance verification and pre-authorizations.www.gold-star-medical.com

WELCH TRANSfER & SToRAgEBiz: Transportation and relocation companyBuzz: No move is too big for Welch Transfer & Storage. The company, established in the 1930s, is San Angelo’s oldest moving and storage provider. Offering regular and climate-controlled storage services, the company also serves as an agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving. Additionally, Welch Transfer & Storage supplies a commercial warehouse, which comprises 50,000 square feet.www.welchtrans.com

ENER-TEL SERVICES INC.Biz: Advanced security system providerBuzz: Offering security systems for both commercial and residential purposes, Ener-Tel Services has been protecting its customers since 1984. From fire alarms to video surveillance, the company works to keep military bases, airports, homes and businesses safe. The company can also assist with home theater and audio systems, central vacuum systems and HVAC units.www.ener-tel.com

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The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce is spending the rest of

2011 planning for its economic future.The chamber is joining forces with

city officials and other organizations to plan the best strategies for retaining and expanding existing businesses, and attracting more jobs and capital investment to San Angelo. Chamber and city officials are talking about

issues such as what kind of industries to ideally attract to San Angelo, how to increase economic funding sources, potentially constructing spec buildings, and other development strategies.

“This is an evolution – the entering of a new era of cooperation and economic development in San Angelo,” says Phil Neighbors, president of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce.

“For example, the chamber is working closely with city officials and the San Angelo Development Corporation to ultimately develop a Business Resource Center that will open in 2012, to give the community a one-stop shop for economic development.”

The chamber’s efforts in this new era of economic development are being overseen by John Dugan, whose background is in banking, as well as several facets of economic and community development.

“John is being joined in the chamber’s effort by Hope Barron, who will assist with all project efforts and is a great resource to local business and prospects, helping with marketing and statistical information,” Neighbors says.

At the city level, Shawn Lewis has been named director of community and economic development for San Angelo, while Bob Schneeman is economic and community development coordinator. Donna Osborne has been named Economic Development Coordinator for the city, adding to her duties as executive director of the city’s business incubator program.

“Meanwhile, our local workforce is critical to many projects, so teaming up with the Concho Valley Workforce Development Board is key,” Neighbors says. “The leadership at the Workforce Development Board includes Executive Director Johnny Griffin and Director of Planning Cathy Ballard.”

Neighbors stresses that forming partnerships is vital to better serve San Angelo, instead of attacking economic development on an individual basis.

“Generating new jobs, expanding the tax base and using the abundant resources of the area – that’s what creating a successful economic development program in San Angelo is all about,” he says.

– Kevin Litwin

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TAxES

1.5%city Sales and use Tax

0.50%county Sales Tax

6.25%State Sales Tax

8.25%Total Sales Tax

EDUCATIoN

26% Associate degree

11% Bachelor’s degree

6% graduate degree

mAJoR EmPLoyERS

goodfellow Air Force Base 4,990 employees

Shannon health System 2,565 employees

San Angelo iSd 2,063 employees

Angelo State university 1,635 employees

city of San Angelo 877 employees

San Angelo State Supported living center 860 employees

San Angelo community medical center 843 employees

Tom green county 748 employees

SiTel, inc. 715 employees

verizon, inc. 578 employees

INComE

$20,970per capita income

$40,507Average Annual household expenditure

mAJoR INDUSTRIES

industry Total 44,500

mining, logging, & construction 3,200

manufacturing 3,700

Wholesale Trade 1,500

retail Trade 5,300

Trans., Ware., & util. 1,000

information 1,100

Financial Activities 2,000

prof. & Business Services 3,400

educ. & health Services 7,600

leisure & hospitality 4,600

other Services 1,800

government 9,300

ECoNomIC PRofILE

For more information, call: (325) 653-7785.

San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo

February 16-26, 2012Where the best come to make history!

bUSINESS CLImATEOver the years, San Angelo has seen a transition in its economy,

from manufacturing into more business and personal services.

While we still have major manufacturers in steel fabrication

and medical devices, plus a number of smaller manufacturing

operations, recent long-term growth sectors have included

education and health care, trade, transportation, utilities, leisure

and hospitality, and the business service sector.

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Since its initial introduction

to hungry cowhands in the

1860s, the chuck wagon has

become an enduring symbol of

the American West. The chuck

wagon, a portable kitchen that

once supplied all the needs of

the cattle-driving cowboy, is

still a wonderful way for people

to gather around the campfire,

enjoy good food and experience

days gone by. Two businesses in

San Angelo offer chuck wagon

catering, preparing a variety of

delicious favorites cooked over

wood fires.

Fiddle Fire chuckWagon

After buying her 1906 Peter

Schuttler chuck wagon in 2003,

Dorothy Douthit of Fiddle Fire

Chuckwagon spent a year

restoring and customizing

the chuck wagon herself. Since

then, Dorothy and her team have

offered customers a way to

experience an Old West campfire

gathering. While the award-

winning Fiddle Fire cooking

crews whip up chuck wagon

favorites, like chicken-fried steak,

homemade mashed potatoes and

gravy, pinto beans, peach cobbler

and other tasty treats in their

restored mobile kitchen, Dorothy

entertains the crowd with her

special kind of fiddle playing

and colorful campfire stories.

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“Fiddle Fire teaches the art

of preserving our past as the key

to realizing our future,” says Lisa

Goodnight, media manager of

Fiddle Fire Chuckwagon. “Its

cultural value is unique to the

period of Westward Expansion

in u.S. history, where many a

trail was blazed, and dreams

became destiny.”

Owner Dorothy Douthit,

a certified Texas educator,

also develops demonstration

programs aligned with the Texas

state curriculum that can meet

the educational needs of local

students. Her annual “Fiddle

Fire Friday” event at Fort Concho

allows kids, along with Fiddle Fire

crew members, to make chuck

wagon favorites, like fresh-baked

biscuits and homemade cobbler.

Other special activities include

relays, contests, dancing

wand music.

Fiddle Fire Chuckwagon

caters for parties, family

reunions, fundraisers, weddings

and other special events in the

San Angelo area. Cooking crews

can create a custom-designed

menu upon request, and also

prepare home-style meals for

large groups, without the use of

a chuck wagon, at the site of your

choice. Fiddle Fire’s commercial

kitchen is located in downtown

San Angelo, two blocks from

historic Fort Concho, in the old

Fire Station Number Four.

the sPringer’s chuck Wagon

Visitors to the latest San

Angelo Fairgrounds may have

encountered the wonderful smells

of fresh-baked biscuits coming

from the chuck wagon of Ron and

Melinda Springer. The Springers

cook from a refurbished 1892

chuck wagon, serving biscuits

and coffee. The husband-and-wife

cooking team also served tasty

lunch favorites, like sausage,

cobbler and cornbread, to hungry

livestock judges during the fair.

Learn more about chuck wagon

cooking at one of the couple’s

educational presentations.

– Barb Biehler

A cowgirl stirs a pot as a cowboy takes a swig of whisky at a fiddle fire cookout.

A pot of beef stew from fiddle fire


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San Angelo Community

Medical Center and Shannon

Medical Center are two hospitals

that provide healthy outlooks to

thousands of patients each year.

San Angelo Community has been

a part of this region since 1929,

while Shannon Medical was

founded in 1932. Both offer a

variety of important health-care

services to San Angelo residents

and beyond.

san angelo community medical center

San Angelo Community Medical

Center is a 171 bed, general acute

care hospital. With more than 850

employees and 173 physicians on

the medical staff, it serves a

13-county region in the Concho

Valley. Medical services include a

Level 3 Trauma Center, Level III-A

neonatal intensive care unit, heart

and vascular center, stroke and

rehabilitation center, heartburn

treatment center, wound care

center, orthopedics, pediatrics,

obstetrics and gynecology,

oncology, sports medicine and a

24/7 emergency department.

Community also operates a 4,000

member nationally recognized

health club.

shannon medical center

Shannon Medical Center serves

as a health-care provider for the

Concho Valley and surrounding

region, and features 421 licensed

beds. With more than 200

providers and 2,400 employees,

Shannon also features a women’s

and children’s hospital, the St.

John’s campus, an ambulatory

surgery center and several

convenient clinic locations.

Its medical services include

the AirMed 1 helicopter, Level 3

Trauma Center, newly expanded

cancer center, dedicated stroke

unit, diabetes treatment, inpatient

psychiatric care, pulmonary

rehabilitation, a senior health

center, sleep center and West

Texas Sports Medicine.

cardiac care and Wound care

San Angelo Community offers

an accredited Chest Pain Center,

meeting stringent heart-care

standards. The program includes

a board-certified cardiothoracic

and vascular surgeon and five

interventional cardiologists

forging new paths in the world of

cardiac care. Shannon Medical

Center features the region’s

largest cardiologist program, with

eight cardiac surgeons offering

24/7 care.

Both facilities provide some of

the most advanced wound care

treatment in the state. Treatments

offered include hyperbaric chambers

where patients breathe 100 percent

oxygen (instead of normal 21

percent) to accelerate healing and

advanced laser techniques used

to save limbs. Physicians at San

Angelo Community and Shannon

Medical are also experts in

treating ulcers, vein insufficiencies

and vascular issues.

laura W. Bush institute For Women’s health

The Laura W. Bush Institute for

Women’s Health (LWBIWH) at

Angelo State university develops

educational and outreach

programs that will positively

influence the health of women

and their families in the Concho

Valley. The Institute, in

collaboration with the college of

Nursing and Allied Health and its

exclusive health sponsor San

Angelo Community Medical

Center, will also support research

that focuses on disease

prevention and treatments that

meet the differing health needs

of women.

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Home to a variety of museums,

galleries, musical offerings

and more, San Angelo offers

natives and visitors alike a unique

cultural experience.

san angelo academy BroadWay youth theatre

The San Angelo Academy

Broadway youth Theatre is a

nonprofit, educational theatrical

facility for children in the San

Angelo area. Participants receive an

education in drama, music and the

inner working of the theater, and

are taught by trained professionals.

Previous performances have

included The Jungle Book, Alice in Wonderland, Scrooged, Mulan and

Narnia. Additional classes such as

dance, singing and aerobics are

also offered at the theater.

Visual artsThe Old Chicken Farm Art

Center, which provides housing

and work spaces for select artists,

includes two galleries open to the

public as well as 15 artists’ studios.

The center also offers a bed and

breakfast and an eatery, Salt at

the Silo House Restaurant, both of

which are open year round.

The San Angelo Museum of

Fine Arts offers three galleries as

well as a rooftop sculpture terrace

that provides a view of the city

The museum also includes a

multipurpose meeting room and a

research library, which are open

to the public by appointment.

Classrooms and ceramic studios

located in the education wing of

the museum are available as well.

The San Angelo Museum of

Fine Arts is also home to the San

Angelo National Ceramic

Competition, which is held in April

on even-numbered years. The

competition involves a juror from

the local ceramics community

choosing the top 100 pieces from

more than 1,500 entries. A mini-

exhibit that highlights the work of

a well-known ceramic artist is also

on display. On odd-numbered

years, an invitational ceramic

exhibit is installed at the museum.

The three-day event, which is

hosted by the museum, Angelo

State university and the Old

Chicken Farm Art Center, includes

additional gallery openings, a

barbecue dinner and ceramic

discussions.

Fort conchoFort Concho National Historic

Landmark, formerly an Army post,

is now a historic preservation

project and museum. The site is

owned and operated by the city

of San Angelo and includes 23

original and restored fort

structures. The enlisted men’s

barracks, post headquarters,

hospital, school/chapel and

officers’ row/quarters are

available for visitors to tour.

san angelo symPhonyProviding classical concerts,

family events and educational

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programs, the San Angelo

Symphony is focused on offering

entertainment and education to

the community. The symphony

is conducted by Music Director

Maestro Hector Guzman and

includes several orchestra

members playing a variety

of classical instruments.

angelo ciVic theatreThe Angelo Civic Theatre traces

its roots to a dramatic society

formed in 1885 – a vivid testament

to San Angelo’s artistic spirit.

Each year, the theater produces

five productions, plus a summer

show, offering a slate of musicals,

classics and contemporary works

for a multigenerational audience.

The theater has two venues: the

main stage, seating 230; and the

studio, seating 50. Through its

youth programs, the theater

also cultivates a new generation.

Each year students audition to

be part of the youth Company,

a performance and production

workshop.

san angelo ciVic Ballet

The Nutcracker is the San

Angelo Civic Ballet’s annual

tradition, but the group offers

much more. In addition to the

holiday favorite, the ballet also

spearheads the annual Spring

Student Showcase and Summer

Arts Conservatory, all of which

allows San Angeloans to

experience a variety of expressions

in the medium of dance. The

ballet also offers year-round

training for dancers of all ages

to challenge local dancers and

encourage artistic exploration.

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The San Angelo Stock Show

& Rodeo proves the old

adage is true – everything’s

bigger in Texas.

Celebrating its 80th

anniversary in 2012 (making

it one of the longest-running

events of its kind in the world),

the rodeo is also one of the 10

largest in the nation based on

total purse. Thus, it consistently

draws the top cowboys and

cowgirls from the Professional

Rodeo Cowboys Association

to San Angelo. For 10 days in

February, those contestants are

ready to go buck wild in tie-down

roping, steer wrestling, team

roping, steer roping, exhibition

barrel racing and more.

And speaking of contests, the

San Angelo Restaurant Association

Championship Cookoff kicks into

high gear during the event.

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The stock show starts with a

Texas-size carnival, featuring rides

and games for the entire family

and enough food to satisfy even

the hungriest cowboy. Those who

have purchased a rodeo ticket or

carnival super pass receive free

admission to the fairgrounds.

Not to be outdone, the rodeo

parade (broadcast on local TV

stations) offers festival-goers a

chance to sit back and enjoy the

show, or be a part of it. Parade

entries may be submitted for

floats, marching and riding groups,

wagons, buggies and antique

vehicles. Prizes are also awarded.

kicks For kidsThere is plenty of fun for kids

waiting in San Angelo, starting

with the Mutton Bustin’ contest,

where children (who must weigh

less than 50 pounds at the time

of competition) get to saddle up

on a lively sheep and try to hang

on for six seconds as the crowd

cheers them on.

From there, events for kids

range from the Mr. Boots Junior

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Barrel Race to the Clown and

Princess Contest, to the Trash to

Treasure Contest, where students

from pre-kindergarten through

the fifth grade construct an

artwork made primarily from

recycled materials. The

competition gives the little

ones a chance to participate in

the festivities while at the same

time raising awareness of the

importance of recycling.

In addition, the Kids Korral

features wildlife exhibits, camel

and pony rides, and a petting zoo

to give the smallest ‘pardners’ a

chance to get up close and

personal with the animals.

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Through distinctive programs

in its Center for Security

Studies (CSS), Angelo State

university offers cutting-edge

education and training to the

next generation of national and

border security personnel.

Targeting a workforce that

stretches from San Angelo around

the globe, CSS programs include

bachelor’s and master’s degrees

in security studies and cultural

competency, security studies and

cultural fluency, and border

security.

“The aim of these programs is

to help educate people for jobs

that are of real importance and

prosperity and have positive

effects for the entire community,”

says Dr. Robert Ehlers, CSS

director. “A large percentage of

the population in San Angelo –

the federal agencies, military,

law enforcement – will be direct

beneficiaries of these types

z of programs.

“ultimately,” he adds, “all of our

programs will have a significant

constituency all over the world.

Military personnel are everywhere.

Federal Civil Service employees

are everywhere. Plus, we already

have some civilian students who

have enrolled from our area and

from out of state.”

Courses in the Angelo State

programs cover a wide range of

topics, including terrorism, illegal

immigration, cyber crime, port

security and espionage.

“There is a rapidly growing

demand for people who have

a good understanding of the

issues facing the security of our

nation and its borders,” Ehlers

says. “We’re working directly with

agencies in the Department of

Homeland Security to make sure

our programs serve both the

immediate needs and the way

those needs evolve in the future.”

hoWard college WorkForce training

Howard College also is keeping

pace with the shifting job market.

The school recently suspended a

new Wind Energy Technician

course after job prospects in that

field diminished.

“When hiring picks up in Wind

Energy, the Technician course will

be offered again. In the meantime,

we are putting the hydraulic

equipment to use for training for

other industries,” says Workforce

Training division director Jamie

Rainey. “We are fortunate to have

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Education

dr. robert ehlers, Angelo State university center for Security Studies director


equipment provided by the

Concho Valley Workforce

Development Board to diversify

our training options to meet the

needs of local business.”

The school has created a new

program aimed at people who

already perform hydraulic work

and want to improve their skill

level. Those plans coincided with

a building expansion that gives

the Workforce Training

department its own lab space.

“We’ve moved all the

equipment to the new building

and we can teach on-site,” Rainey

says. “It gives us dedicated space

for workforce training, which is a

huge plus for us. We already had

the curriculum for basic courses.

Now that we have the space,

we’re able to offer more advanced

lab courses, and we’ll be able to

expand our courses and add more

areas for adult training.”

– Cary Estes A howard college student learns from his instructor in hydraulic class.

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STAff WRITER KEVIN LITWIN

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CHRIS RuSSELL, KAREN SCHWARTzMAN

mEDIA TECHNoLogy DIRECToR CHRISTINA CARDEN

SENIoR gRAPHIC DESIgNERS LAuRA GALLAGHER,

JESSICA MANNER, JANINE MARyLAND,

KRIS SEXTON, VIKKI WILLIAMS

gRAPHIC DESIgNER RACHAEL GERRINGER

mEDIA TECHNoLogy ANALySTS CHANDRA BRADSHAW,

LANCE CONzETT, MARCuS SNyDER

PHoTogRAPHy DIRECToR JEFFREy S. OTTO

SENIoR PHoTogRAPHERS JEFF ADKINS, BRIAN McCORD

STAff PHoTogRAPHERS TODD BENNETT, ANTONy BOSHIER

WEb CoNTENT mANAgER JOHN HOOD

WEb PRoJECT mANAgER NOy FONGNALy

WEb DESIgN DIRECToR FRANCO SCARAMuzzA

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SNAPSHoTSan Angelo is the county seat of Tom Green County. The city is

located at the confluence of the North Concho River and South

Concho River, which in turn form the Concho River. Local sports

teams include the San Angelo Colts, a united League Baseball

minor league team.

CommUNITy PRofILE

CLImATE

95° July Average high

29° January Average low

22” Annual rain Fall (vs. national

Average Annual rain Fall of 37”)

LAND AREA

55.9 Square miles

CoST of LIVINg

$38,777median household income

$83,825median home price

$604median rent for a

Two-Bedroom Apartment

TRANSPoRTATIoN

14 minutesmedian travel time to work

TImE zoNE

Central

HoUSEHoLD INfoRmATIoN

age:

31median resident Age

33% 19 and under

46% 20-54

21% 55 and over

ethnicity:

80.5% White

4.6% Black

37.7% hispanic or latino, of any race

10.6% other

marital Status:

44% married

56% Single

RESoURCES

government:

city of San Angelo www.sanangelotexas.org

Tom green county, Texas www.co.tom-green.tx.us/ ips/cms/countyoffices/Commissioners

State of Texaswww.texas.gov

Fire Department:

safiredept.com

Police Department:

sanangelopolice.org

Driver’s license:

Texas department of public Safety www.txdps.state.tx.us

Vehicle Registration:

Tom green county Tax Assessor (325) 659-6529

Voter Registration:

Tom green county elections Administrator www.co.tom-green.tx.us/ips/cms/othercountyoffices/Elections

Recycling:

Butts recycling, inc.

buttsrecycling.com

go green & recycle

gogreenandrecycle.org

SAFe recycling center sanangelorecycling.org

library:

Tom green public library www.tgclibrary.com

safiredept.org

sanangelopolice.org

buttsrecycling.com

gogreenandrecycle.org

sanangelorecycle.org

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Through the Lens

Flower lovers should not pass

up a trip to the International

Waterlily Collection in San

Angelo, Texas. San Angelo has

more varieties of water lilies than

any other city in the united States.

The lilies at the collection are

arranged into eight large pools.

From our Photo Blog: san angelo

POSTED By ANTONy BOSHIER

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museum of fine Arts, San Angelo

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