SAN ANGELO, TX — Newly installed San Angelo Chamber of Commerce President Steve Ahlenius made a case for the San Angelo ISD’s upcoming bond during a Friday address to the Rotary Club. He argued that passing the bond is vital for the community’s future. The district is considering a $403 million construction bond, possibly split into two ballot choices: $112 million for a new Glenn Middle School and $281 million for district-wide upgrades. The final decision on the bond amount will come next school board meeting and the ballot referendum will likely be placed on the May 2025 ballot .

OPINION — The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) in San Angelo has outlived its usefulness and should be abolished. It represents poor stewardship of property tax revenue, is fundamentally flawed in its implementation, and disproportionately benefits a small group of wealthy property owners while draining resources from the broader community.