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Tom Green County is among the rural counties receiving a portion of more than $125 million in grant funds allocated for law enforcement and prosecutor offices across Texas.

SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Tom Green County Appraisal District is changing how it has handled property taxes for San Angelo retirement communities for the past 34 years. These changes could cost residents of these communities hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars annually.

Circle S Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is set to open for its 2024 season, offering a variety of fall-themed activities for families.

A water rescue operation led by the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday saved five individuals, including a 3-year-old child, from a flooded area near McMillan and Wright Road.

In response to flooding conditions in Tom Green County, the Texas Division of Emergency Management will be activating to "Level III" in support of the Tom Green County/San Angelo Office of Emergency Management. 

Tom Green County announced that Wagner Construction has been contracted to pave numerous county roads starting August 11, 2024.

Tom Green County reported a decline in its unemployment rate for July 2024, according to the Texas Workforce Commission, marking a positive shift after a slight rise the previous month.

SAN ANGELO, TX — The Tom Green County Commissioners’ Court has proposed a tax rate that will generate significant new revenue for the county this year. The proposed rate is 0.47290 cents per $100 of property valuation. For the fiscal year 2025, which begins on October 1, the county anticipates approximately $10.5 billion in taxable property, up from $10.06 billion budgeted last year. The total amount property owners will pay is calculated by multiplying the tax rate by the taxable value of their property.

SAN ANGELO, TX — Tom Green County is set to raise property taxes, though not as steeply as the City of San Angelo did. The county has published its final proposed budget following the last of eight budget sessions that concluded on Monday.

Tom Green County experienced an increase in its unemployment rate in June, rising to 4.0% from 3.3% in May, according to the latest data from the Texas Workforce Commission.

A Tom Green County Sheriff’s Deputy received a commendation from a grateful citizen following a recent incident where he assisted a motorist with a flat tire.

SAN ANGELO, TX — Last night at Foster Park, a scenic county park situated along Spring Creek off FM 2335, what Pct 4 Commissioner Shawn Nanny described as a “war zone” of individuals shooting fireworks resulted in at least two small grass fires that could have grown out of control.