The Concho Observer

Sweetwater Holds 68th Rattlesnake Roundup The event is not without controversy...

The event is not without controversy...

Rodeo Parade Will Take New Route April 4 Parade re-routed due to construction projects.

Parade re-routed due to construction projects.

Opposition to New 765kV Power Lines Solidifies Business leaders say the Permian Basin needs more energy.

Business leaders say the Permian Basin needs more energy.

Local Youth Group Brings Power to the Teens Youth Empowerment in Action aims to fill a gap in teen-specific support and leadership opportunities in the community...

Local Youth Group Brings Power to the Teens

Youth Empowerment in Action aims to fill a gap in teen-specific support and leadership opportunities in the community...

St. Patrick’s Downtown Fun Crawl Coming Sunday Participants can win prizes!

Participants can win prizes!

Meals For the Elderly Honors Local Champions Carol Santry's service commemorated this year.

Meals for the Elderly in San Angelo serves the Concho Valley.

Ivey Motors Dealership Set to Close in May After more than a hundred years in business in Robert Lee, the Ivey Motors Ford dealership is planning to close at the end of May. In a social media post on Wednesday, dealership officials say new upgrade requirements from the Ford Motor Company have made it unfeasible to continue operating. To remain a Ford franchise, the dealership would need a multimillion-dollar renovation, with the risk of reevaluation after five years.

Small town dealership served Robert Lee and surrounding areas.

Veribest Teacher Killed in Morning Crash A 48-year-old San Angelo area woman was killed in a vehicle accident on Wednesday morning while she was stopped behind a school bus at a railroad crossing in Northeast San Angelo. A 21-year-old Brady resident was also injured. According to DPS, the accident occurred around 7:23 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 277 and Old Ballinger Highway, which is a designated railroad crossing.

Crash happened behind a stopped school bus.

National Train Days Return to San Angelo in May Don't miss this year's original play!

Don't miss this year's original play!

First Joint SWAT Training for SAPD and TGCSO Local Special Operations teams host event.

Local Special Operations teams host event.

March is the Month to Connect with Fort Concho Four events set for March.

Four events set for March.

KIXY Helps Concho Valley Raise $128K for Kids Event was presented by City National Bank.

Event was presented by City National Bank.

School Closure Criteria On Workshop Agenda Board of Trustees meet Monday evening March 9, 2026

What are the factors used to determine which elementary schools should be closed? Find out Monday night.

TRUTHE: Never Trust the Flim-Flam Man TRUTHE: "While hundreds of children sleep under fluorescent lights in South Texas, we are told that missiles falling over Iran represent moral clarity.

The true cost of war is carried home in coffins.

Scam Alert: No, It’s Not a Sheriff’s Deputy Calling The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents about a recent phone scam that has been reported multiple times.

Scam Alert: No, It’s Not a Sheriff’s Deputy Calling

The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents about a recent phone scam that has been reported multiple times.

Data Center Governance: What We’re Learning Guest Column by Richard Summers

City needs CIVIG review process for high impact infrastructure projects argues Richard Summers

Meeting Set for River Park Master Plan Local residents will have the chance to learn about and give their views on a proposed River Park Master plan.

Meeting Set for River Park Master Plan

Local residents will have the chance to learn about and give their views on a proposed River Park Master plan.

SAMFA Begins a New Speaker Series The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is announcing the launch of a new speaker series featuring Executive Director Seth Hopkins.

SAMFA Begins a New Speaker Series

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is announcing the launch of a new speaker series featuring Executive Director Seth Hopkins.

Polo Competition Coming to Historic Fort Concho The historical tie between horses and competition will be bolstered at the 4th annual Polo on the Concho.

Polo Competition Coming to Historic Fort Concho

The historical tie between horses and competition will be bolstered at the 4th annual Polo on the Concho.

CASE Begins Work In Secret Process of drawing new attendance boundaries is a mystery.

SAISD plays its cards close to the vest and risks further eroding public trust with CASE

A New Direction for the Concho Observer Last week, when The Concho Observer came to a crossroads, I asked our founder, Mr. Hogg, if there was any way I might be able to keep it going...

A New Direction for the Concho Observer

Last week, when The Concho Observer came to a crossroads, I asked our founder, Mr. Hogg, if there was any way I might be able to keep it going...

City to Honor Meals on Wheels at Council Meeting On March 3, the City of San Angelo will present a proclamation at the City Council meeting to recognize March as March for Meals Month.

City to Honor Meals on Wheels at Council Meeting

On March 3, the City of San Angelo will present a proclamation at the City Council meeting to recognize March as March for Meals Month.

Varmints By Savanna Floyd

Warning! Wet Paint!

Changes Coming For The Concho Observer As of today, new leadership takes the helm of The Concho Observer. Will McDaniel is taking over the role as Publisher/Editor-in-Chief. Will has a new, exciting vision for The Concho Observer. He is in the process of assembling his team and making plans for a new look and focus for the website. While the old, newsroom style we have been using will change, The Concho Observer's presence as a courageous community voice will remain.

Will McDaniel takes over as the new Publisher of The Concho Observer.

TRUTHE: The King Of Ashes TRUTHE: "While hundreds of children sleep under fluorescent lights in South Texas, we are told that missiles falling over Iran represent moral clarity.

TRUTHE: The King Of Ashes

TRUTHE: "While hundreds of children sleep under fluorescent lights in South Texas, we are told that missiles falling over Iran represent moral clarity.

As the U.S. starts its second undeclared war this year, as we pray for victory and for the safe return of our servicemen and women tomorrow Americans should remember exactly what they are praying for.

Fed. Tech Grant Approved for San Angelo Police Funds to pay for 911 dispatch and records keeping upgrades.

Fed. Tech Grant Approved for San Angelo Police

Funds to pay for 911 dispatch and records keeping upgrades.

Concho Observer Will Be Signing Off Sunday.

Compensation Study Adds to City’s Financial Woes City needs $4-5 Million more to bring all employee compensation into competitive range.

The City's never ending struggle with employee compensation continues.

Valenzuela Outlines Budget Workshop Process Early and multiple budget workshops to take place this year.

Multiple data centers may be in San Angelo's future.