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05-05-2025
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Two bonds and a runoff — San Angelo voters have spoken
Follow this live blog for a look at the results of San Angelo elections on Saturday. Election Day returns are considered unofficial until canvassed. It was a big election for San Angelo residents who weighed in on races for City Council, a $41.66 million coliseum bond proposition and a $397 million school bond proposition. Polls shut down at 7 p.m. Saturday for in-person voting on Election Day in San Angelo. Check back with for more on the races as election returns come in. 9:45 p.m. One candidate squeaked out a win over four other candidates to be mayor of San Angelo while a runoff election will have to decide one spot on the City Council Saturday. Thomas "Tom" N. Thompson avoided a run-off in the mayoral race by getting more than 50 percent of the vote. Another vote will have to decide who represents District 2 on the City Council since no one received 50 percent plus one vote. Mary Coffey was unchallenged for single-member District 6. Residents gave the OK for bond issues to pay for $41.66 million in coliseum improvements and $397 million in major upgrades to San Angelo ISD school facilities. The SAISD bond election marks the first time voters have given the thumbs up to a school bond measure since 2008. Both bonds come with a hike in tax bills except for certain property owners. Mayor Gary Jenkins: 1,671 (17.30%) Trinidad Aguirre: 2,328 (24.10%) Joshua Burleson: 283 (2.93%) Thomas 'Tom' N. Thompson: 4,992 (51.67%) Juan Acevedo: 387 (4.01%) Single-member District 2 Dudra Butler: 405 (34.56%) John Bariou: 35 (28.58%) Joe M. Self Jr.: 432 (36.86%) Single-member District 4 Patrick Keely: 470 (67.34%) Jamal Schumpert: 228 (32.66%) San Angelo Coliseum improvements For: 5,331 (53.31%) Against: 4,669 (46.69%) San Angelo ISD bond For: 5,502 (54.63%) Against: 4,570 (45.37%) 9 p.m. Frontrunners maintained their lead in city races, but margins narrowed as first unofficial election day results were counted. Mayor Gary Jenkins 1,190 (17.37%) Trinidad Aguirre 1,596 (23.30%) Joshua Burleson 198 (2.89%) Thomas 'Tom' N. Thompson 3,607 (52.65%) Juan Acevedo 260 (3.80%) Single-member District 2 Dudra Butler: 298 (35.22%) John Bariou 246 (29.08%) Joe M. Self Jr. 302 (35.70%) Single-member District 4 Patrick Keely 297 (66.89%) Jamal Schumpert 147 (33.11%) San Angelo Coliseum improvements For: 3,806 (53.87%) Against: 3,259 (46.13%) San Angelo ISD bond For: 3,991 (56.08%) Against: 3,125 (43.92%) 8:26 p.m. Tom Thompson maintained a lead in the mayor's race with over 50 percent of the vote — which any candidate among the field of five in the race will need to avoid a runoff. For District 2 on the City Council, Joe M. Self Jr. stayed ahead of the other two competitors, and Patrick Keely had drawn over twice as many votes as the other candidate in the District 4 race. Both bond propositions continued to be supported by voters. Mayor Gary Jenkins 955 (17.22%) Trinidad Aguirre Jr. 1,245 (22.45%) Joshua Burleson 162 (2.92%) Thomas 'Tom' N. Thompson 2,981 (53.76%) Juan Acevedo 202 (3.64%) Single-member District 2 Dudra Butler 225 (35.27%) John Bariou 164 (25.71%) Joe M. Self Jr. 249 (39.03%) Single-member District 4 Patrick Keely 244 (67.03%) Jamal Schumpert 120 (32.97%) San Angelo Coliseum improvements For: 3,157 (55.13%) Against: 2,569 (44.87%) San Angelo ISD bond For: 3,313 (57.36%) Against: 2,463 (42.64%) 7:40 p.m. Tom Thompson was in the lead in the mayor's race with over 50 percent of the vote — which any candidate among the field of five in the race will need to avoid a runoff. For District 2 on the City Council, Joe M. Self Jr. was ahead of the other two competitors, and Patrick Keely had drawn over twice as many votes as the other candidate in the District 4 race. Both bond propositions racked up more for than against votes in early voting results. Mayor Gary Jenkins 906 (17.23%) Trinidad Aguirre Jr. 1,186 (22.56%) Joshua Burleson 155 (2.95%) Thomas 'Tom' N. Thompson 2,816 (53.56%) Juan Acevedo 195 (3.71%) Single-member District 2 Dudra Butler 213 (34.92%) John Bariou 161 (26.39%) Joe M. Self Jr. 236 (38.69%) Single-member District 4 Patrick Keely 229 (67.35%) Jamal Schumpert 111 (32.65%) San Angelo Coliseum improvements For: 3,012 (55.49%) Against: 2,416 (44.51%) San Angelo ISD bond For: 3,152 (57.56%) Against: 2,324 (42.44%) More: San Angelo officials urge caution after rabies exposures More: What to know about voting Saturday in San Angelo Trish Choate is the executive editor for the Abilene Reporter-News, San Angelo Standard-Times and Wichita Falls Times Record News. Contact Trish with news tips at tchoate@ Read her recent work here. This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: San Angelo weighs in on City Council races, bond proposals
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03-05-2025
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Live blog: San Angelo voters cast ballots for City Council races, bond propositions
Follow this live blog for a look at the results of San Angelo elections on Saturday. Election Day returns are considered unofficial until canvassed. It's a big election for San Angelo residents who will weigh in on races for City Council, a coliseum bond proposition and a school bond proposition. Polls shut down at 7 p.m. Saturday for in-person voting on Election Day in San Angelo. If you haven't made it to the polls or sent in your ballot, go here for information on where to vote and deadlines for mail in ballots. Check back with for more on the races as election returns come in. Residents will cast ballots to choose a new mayor and three City Council members for seats 2, 4 and 6. All of these races are competitive except for District 6 where Mary Coffey is the only candidate on the ballot. Here are candidates: Mayor Gary Jenkins Trinidad Aguirre Jr. Joshua Burleson Thomas 'Tom' N. Thompson Juan Acevedo Single-member District 2 Dudra Butler John Bariou Joe M. Self Jr. Single-member District 4 Patrick Keely Jamal Schumpert Single-member District 6 Mary Coffey Voters will also vote for or against a proposed $41.66 million bond issue for San Angelo Coliseum improvements and a $397 million San Angelo ISD bond measure for school and security improvements. If approved, the bonds are expected to bring a hike in tax bills except for certain property owners. Voters will make their voices heard on a proposed bond measure for school renovations and additions to address aging facilities, a modern replacement for Glenn Middle School and installation of safety and security upgrades in the district, according to San Angelo voters have not approved a bond measure for their schools since 2008, according to the website. The San Angelo Coliseum bond proposition would pay for doubling seating capacity to over 10,000 to meet a longtime demand for more seating and ratchet up the facility's economic impact, according to The bond issue would also enhance accessibility and expand restroom capacity by 60%. The San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association, which has been marketing and promoting the bond measure, would take over the maintenance and operations of the coliseum under a lease agreement after the improvements are made, according to the website. The city would retain ownership of the coliseum. More: San Angelo officials urge caution after rabies exposures More: What to know about voting Saturday in San Angelo Trish Choate is the executive editor for the Abilene Reporter-News, San Angelo Standard-Times and Wichita Falls Times Record News. Contact Trish with news tips at tchoate@ Read her recent work here. This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: Live blog: San Angelo weighs in on City Council races, bond proposals
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03-05-2025
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What to know about voting Saturday in San Angelo
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday for in-person Election Day voting in San Angelo. Residents will vote to choose a new mayor and three City Council members. They will also have their say on a proposed bond issue for San Angelo Coliseum improvements, and San Angelo ISD has put a bond before voters for school and security improvements. While certain property owners would not see a hike in their tax bills if voters approve the coliseum and school bonds, others can expect to see an increase. Angelo Bible Church, 3506 Sherwood Way, lobby Belmore Baptist Church, 1214 South Bell St., Fellowship Hall Calvary Baptist Church, 2401 Armstrong St., Fellowship Center Christoval Community Center, 20022 Main St., Christoval, multi-purpose room San Angelo ISD Administration Building, 1621 University Ave., first floor multi-purpose room Concho Valley Transit District (bus depot), 506 N. Chadbourne St., Annex Building SAF First Assembly of God, 1442 Edmund Blvd., Fellowship Hall Grape Creek ISD, 8207 U.S. Highway 87 N., Gene Marsh Board Room Keating Paint and Body, 5050 N. Chadbourne, reception area Paulann Baptist Church, 2531 Smith Blvd., Chapel Oak Grove Senior Apartments, 4359 Oak Grove Blvd., multi-purpose room Southgate Church of Christ, 528 Country Club Road, Fellowship Hall Southside Recreation Center, 2750 Ben Ficklin Road, multi-purpose room Wall Brethren Church, 7921 Loop 570, Wall, Fellowship Hall MHMR Services of the Concho Valley Administration Building, 1501 W. Beauregard Ave., Jack Ray Room Veribest Baptist Church, 50 FM Road 2334, Veribest, Chapel Wesley United Trinity Methodist Church, 301 West 18th St., Fellowship Hall Texas Department of Transportation, 4502 Knickerbocker Road, Building E, training room Westlake Ace Hardware, 1821 Knickerbocker Road, sales floor San Angelo voters are to choose a mayor and City Council members for seats 2, 4 and 6. San Angelo ISD voters will cast a ballot for or against a proposed $397 million bond for school renovations and additions to address aging facilities, a replacement for Glenn Middle School and installation of safety and security upgrades. A proposed $41.66 million bond for improvements to the San Angelo Coliseum on the San Angelo Fairgrounds is also before voters. Below are the candidates listed in the order they will appear on the ballot. Mayor Gary Jenkins Trinidad Aguirre Jr. Joshua Burleson Thomas 'Tom' N. Thompson Juan Acevedo Single-member District 2 Dudra Butler John Bariou Joe M. Self Jr. Single-member District 4 Patrick Keely Jamal Schumpert Single-member District 6 Mary Coffey Carlos Hernandez and Larry Miller filed to be on the ballot but officially withdrew from the election, city officials said. SAISD voters have not approved a bond since 2008 when a $117 million bond issue passed to renovate and make other improvements at 11 campuses, education officials said on Indeed, if voters give a thumbs up to SAISD Proposition A, it will be the second bond approved in 27 years for the district. The proposed bond would pay for a three-pronged approach to capital improvements in the district: $267 million to address aging buildings. Additions and renovations to Central High School and Lake View High School are among the improvements. $122 million to build a new Glenn Middle School at the site of the existing campus. $8 million for updates to safety and security in SAISD. If voters approve the bond, the estimated cost for a $200,000 home would be an increase of $22.72 monthly or $272.64 annually, according to Residents who receive the over-65 exemption for their homes will not see an increase over the frozen amount on their school taxes — as long as they haven't made major improvements or additions to their home, according to SAISD's bond proposal information. The proposed $41.66 million bond issue for the San Angelo Coliseum would pay for increasing seating capacity from 5,000 to 10,150 seats, city officials said. The increase would include 44 more accessible seats and 60 companion seats. The bond would also finance life safety improvements and adding over restroom facilities, officials said. The San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association would take over the coliseum's operation, maintenance and management upon completion of the project if approved. City officials estimated the proposed bond would bring a property tax increase of 4.7 cents if it's approved, according to a media release. The increase for a resident's homestead is projected to be $37.60 per year for each $100,000 in taxable appraised value, officials said. The tax hike would not impact certain residents. Those who are over 65 or disabled and have an approved homestead exemption would not see an increase in their tax bill if the bond is approved, barring certain improvements to their homesteads, officials said. The Tom Green County elections administrator must receive the mail-in ballot by 7 p.m. Saturday, the day of the elections, if the carrier envelope for the ballot is not postmarked, according to officials. The ballot must be received by the elections administrator by 5 p.m. Monday if the carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. Saturday. Other deadlines apply for overseas or military voters. More: San Angelo officials urge caution after rabies exposures More: Lake Nasworthy project: Here's what we know Trish Choate is the executive editor for the Abilene Reporter-News, San Angelo Standard-Times and Wichita Falls Times Record News. Contact Trish with news tips at tchoate@ Read her recent work here. Her X handle is @Trishapedia. This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: Where to vote Saturday in San Angelo
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25-04-2025
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KLST-TV to host 2025 Mayoral Candidate Forum
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — San Angelo citizens will decide who will become the town's next mayor through the May 3 general election. As the race continues, KLST-TV will host a forum with the candidates to help inform your vote. The 2025 Candidate Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25. Mayoral candidates Juan Acevedo, Trinidad Aguirre Jr., Gary Jenkins and Tom Thompson are expected to attend the event and answer questions regarding their campaigns. The forum can be watched on television through KLST-TV or live on KLST-TV will also host a forum about the San Angelo ISD and CRC Roofers Coliseum renovation bonds on Monday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. To watch interviews conducted by KLST-TV with each of the mayoral candidates, visit the articles linked below: San Angelo Mayoral Candidate: Trinidad Aguirre, Jr. San Angelo Mayoral Candidate: Gary Jenkins San Angelo Mayoral Candidate: Tom Thompson San Angelo Mayoral Candidate: Juan Acevedo For more information regarding local elections, visit Concho Valley Homepage's Your Local Election HQ webpage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-03-2025
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San Angelo Mayoral Candidate: Gary Jenkins
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Concho Valley Homepage spoke with San Angelo mayoral candidate Gary Jenkins to learn more about who he is, what made him decide to run for mayor and what he will do if he is elected. Jenkins shared that he has a wealth of experience in public policy and governmental procedures. He worked with former President Richard Nixon and at the White House in security. After that, Jenkins worked for the governer of Connecticut in community development and worked for the mayor of New Haven, Connecticut. City council calls bond election for coliseum renovations When asked why he decided to run for mayor of San Angelo, Jenkins shared he had felt led to do so. 'The first thing I want to do is honor God in what we do and then I want to be a blessing to everybody in the city,' he said. 'I want to pull people together.' According to Jenkins, the city needs to have a coalition of people that are experts in different areas. 'Housing, law enforcement, business development. We need to coem together, put our ideas on the table and that's why we are going to have the 'Mayor's Coalition',' he said. If elected, Jenkins explained that he would have at least one city council meeting a month so that those who work during the day are able to be engaged in the city. 'I would go to every single member district in the city and we would have just a home town meeting and see what's on the minds of the people in San Angelo,' he said. Jenkins shared that his first step as mayor would be to get the coalition going. San Angelo ISD to host annual Job Fair 'We want to make San Angelo better, not bigger,' he said. 'So, if we want to enhance the community, we got to make San Angelo an attraction.' Jenkins wants the public to know that if he is elected mayor, it will not be business as usual. According to Jenkins, San Angelo needs more affordable housing and to bring the costs of those supplies down. 'Let's get the interstates connected through San Angelo so we make it easier to bring in goods and services here,' he said. The city election will be held on May 3. Early voting will be from April 22 through April 29. For other candidate profiles, follow the links below: San Angelo Mayoral Candidate: Trinidad Aguirre, Jr. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
