San Angelo

2.28 Tons of Trash Picked Up Near Homeless Camp

By Matt Trammell, Oct 29, 2023
 

SAN ANGELO, TX – The City of San Angelo Stormwater crews picked up more than two tons of trash on the Concho River underneath the 19th street bridge last month.

According to a post from the City of San Angelo on Facebook post on Oct. 25, 2023, the crew gathered 2.28 tons of debris such as tires, old televisions, cans, bottles and more from the Concho River near the 19th Street Bridge

"Last month before recent rain events, City Stormwater crews worked in the Concho River near the 19th Street Bridge to remove trash and debris," stated the post. "At the time of the cleanup this stretch of the river was dry. Crews were able to remove 2.28 tons of debris such as tires, old televisions, cans, bottles and more."

This area of town is near a homeless encampment that stretches from 14th street to 19th street.

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I've seen people in "encampments" around here that have figured out ways to steal electricity to power all kinds of stuff... TVs, phones...

Yesterday for the first time here (I saw this in NYC) a dude offered to clean my windshield while I was stopped at a light.  First, my windshield was already clean.  Second, this clown offered to "clean" my windshield after he had already sprayed some "cleaning" stuff on it.  Third, I less than politely told him NO.  Fourth, he got all offended and backed off muttering like I was the source of his problems.

Fifth, and may God forgive me, it is not my job to take care of those who seen unable to fit in with the world.

 

 

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To address one aspect of your 5th point, Expat, I'm not sure that the circumstances of the individual you mention are so uncommon throughout the world, or even throughout the country at present. I'd say he fits into the world just fine...

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MAGA, Mon, 10/30/2023 - 09:54

A large number of our homeless population in the United States are previous military and or veterans of war. It's not their fault that the country they served for has left them behind. Next time a homeless person wants to "clean" your windshield think about what that person might have been through before you think they're unfit for this world. He/she was fit just fine when they took to killing people for the country they live in.

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In my previous comment on this subject, I clearly forgot to consider a thought I frequently make in my all too often observations of these folks:  "There but for the grace of God...".

I have no way of knowing how these people got to their station in life. I also see different "flavors" of them; the apparently able-bodied and able-minded, the physically damaged, the mentally challenged, the drug-addled (especially the tweakers, some of whom I consider potentially dangerous because of their behavior to the point of making me at least consider carrying a weapon in the car), and some who simply make me ask, "How the hell did you get here?"

My observations make me ever more thankful for the pathway my life has taken.  I was blessed with being part of a wonderful family, a comfortable upbringing under the guidance of parents who instilled in me concepts of decency, right from wrong, how people should relate to others, and how and why improper behavior should be dealt with.

My problems in life have in nearly all cases been self-inflicted.  There is no one to blame for them but myself.  In short, I have been extraordinarily lucky all my life and not everybody can say that.  So again, when I observe the homeless living what I consider to be wretched lives I think, "There but for the grace of God go I."

I am reminding myself to be more kind when I observe them... those like Windshield Man.

Peace.

 

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Whereabouts did this happen? If I can locate the individual I have a job ready for him. I'll even train him.

The job is similar to repo, collections, or even investigative work in that it involves locating select individuals (probably just one). He is to offer his services to these individuals at various intersections on a regular basis, albeit at irregular times and at unexpected moments.

He does not have to complete the wash, merely throw his soapy water in order to be paid. He will be paid in cash. I will cover bail if necessary. 

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He was working Duval and Research Blvd.  He's already trained, but his customer relationship skills need a bit of work.  Certain words, phrases, and gestures need to be expunged from his repertoire.

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