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San Angelo-area lake levels, 06/23

San Angelo Standard-Times News - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 12:18
Lake levels today in the San Angelo area, in acre-feet of water volume and percentage full capacity, are: Lake Nasworthy — 8,580 (82). O.C. Fisher Reservoir — 5,376 (4). Twin Buttes Reservoir — 52,270 (28). O.H Ivie Reservoir — 273,900 (50). Spence Reservoir — 40,120 (8). An acre-foot, enough water to cover an acre 1 foot deep, is 325,851 gallons. The city of San Angelo uses about 40 acre-feet a day, or about 14,500 acre-feet of water a year. O.C. Fisher Reservoir is a flood-control impoundment and ordinarily holds only a small percentage of its capacity. Elevation levels for each ...

Further arrest made in city drug sweep

San Angelo Standard-Times News - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 10:13

Another arrest has been made in a multi-agency drug sweep in San Angelo, police said.

City Council agenda includes police issues

San Angelo Standard-Times News - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 10:11

At least two matters concerning the San Angelo Police Department will be on the agenda of the regular San Angelo City Council meeting, which is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. at the McNease Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive.

Angelo State University camp is all fun, games

San Angelo Standard-Times Lifestyle - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 09:54

Angelo State University is hosting one of its most popular summer camps where area high school computer gamers gather this week for the second annual ASU Game Development Academy for High School Students.

Angelo State University camp is all fun, games

San Angelo Standard-Times News - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 09:54

Angelo State University is hosting one of its most popular summer camps where area high school computer gamers gather this week for the second annual ASU Game Development Academy for High School Students.

San Angelo-area jail bookings, 06/23

San Angelo Standard-Times News - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 09:49
The Tom Green County jail booked 39 people in the 24 hours leading up to 8:15 a.m. today. Here is a list of some of the charges: Theft — 4 Drug — 4 Public intoxication — 2 Driving while intoxicated — 4 Assault — 2 Failure to identify fugitive from justice — 1. To view the entire list, visit gosanangelo.com and click on the "jail log" link.

SCHOOL MATTERS: Alleged showboat’s diploma kissed away

San Angelo Standard-Times Lifestyle - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 09:35

Time for another interesting headline that I’m fairly confident will produce a lively debate — “Graduating student denied diploma after blowing his mom a kiss during commencement.”

SCHOOL MATTERS: Alleged showboat’s diploma kissed away

San Angelo Standard-Times News - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 09:35

Time for another interesting headline that I’m fairly confident will produce a lively debate — “Graduating student denied diploma after blowing his mom a kiss during commencement.”

San Angelo-area weather, 06/23

San Angelo Standard-Times News - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 09:18
Today’s weather will be sunny with south, southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph and a high near 99. Tonight look for a low around 71. Yesterday, June 22, the high was 99, the low was 74, with no rain. A month ago, May 23, the high was 81, the low was 61, with .02 inches of rain. A year ago, June 23, 2008, the high was 98, the low was 67, with no rain. The forecast for West Central Texas should be fair to partly cloudy. Expect hot and dry conditions across the region through the remainder of the ...

Piano teacher lives her dream, gives students confidence

San Angelo Standard-Times Lifestyle - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 01:26
Donna Linton says she was always drawn to the piano and now she shares that passion with at least 90 students every year at Linton Music Studio downtown. “I couldn’t even pass a piano without trying to do something with it,” Linton said in an interview in her studio on West Beauregard Avenue. “My cousins had a piano, and I would just always go there and tinker with it.” Nine years ago, the San Angelo resident started teaching piano in her home, but she believed there must be a better way. Linton’s research led her to the Mayron Cole Piano ...

Piano teacher lives her dream, gives students confidence

San Angelo Standard-Times News - Tue, 06/23/2009 - 01:26
Donna Linton says she was always drawn to the piano and now she shares that passion with at least 90 students every year at Linton Music Studio downtown. “I couldn’t even pass a piano without trying to do something with it,” Linton said in an interview in her studio on West Beauregard Avenue. “My cousins had a piano, and I would just always go there and tinker with it.” Nine years ago, the San Angelo resident started teaching piano in her home, but she believed there must be a better way. Linton’s research led her to the Mayron Cole Piano ...

Battle of the Quarterbacks, Cumbie vs. Carter

San Angelo Standard-Times Sports - Mon, 06/22/2009 - 12:09

This Saturday night the San Angelo Coliseum will be the site for a QB showdown when Quincy Carter and the Abilene Ruff Riders come to town to take on Sonny Cumbie and the Stampede Express.

Helpful Hints for Men’s Health

San Angelo Standard-Times Health - Mon, 06/22/2009 - 01:00
The best way to stay healthy is to practice a healthy lifestyle. That includes a healthy diet that is low in fats and includes lots of fruits and vegetables. It includes not smoking and drinking alcohol only in moderation. Another part of a healthy life style is getting the proper screening tests and acting appropriately on the information they provide.

BIZ TIPS: Know how well your workers interact

San Angelo Standard-Times Business - Mon, 06/22/2009 - 01:00
A business is as successful as the strength of all its parts. Most likely your most important parts are your employees. Successful employees can be identified by taking a look at their level of emotional intelligence.

Business is blooming for local florist

San Angelo Standard-Times Business - Mon, 06/22/2009 - 01:00
For Tom and Janet Ridgway, business is blooming — and they’re ready to show it off.
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