🌱 How new FAA approvals could fast-track Angelo State aviation careers
San Angelo, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readHello San Angelo! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new FAA approvals could fast-track Angelo State aviation careers
- What ASU’s new business dean means for students in San Angelo
- How will San Angelo’s new zoning rules change your next neighborhood?
Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 94, low: 68.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Angelo State Gets FAA Air Traffic Training Designations (avweb.com) — Angelo State University in San Angelo has earned key FAA designations that give aviation students a faster, preferential path into air traffic control jobs, including contract towers and FAA facilities. The new approvals build on ASU’s growing commercial aviation program, backed by a new simulator lab and alignment with FAA Academy standards. 
2. ASU's NVCOB welcomes Dr. Khaled Aboulnasr as new dean (conchovalleyhomepage.com) — Angelo State University in San Angelo has named Dr. Khaled Aboulnasr as the new dean of the Norris-Vincent College of Business, starting Aug. 1. He’ll oversee three academic departments, 20 degree and certificate programs, and key initiatives like commercial aviation, air traffic operations, and Air Force ROTC, shaping opportunities for local and regional students.
3. Zoning Changes Seek Increase in Affordable Home Development (conchoobserver.com) — San Angelo’s City Council has approved zoning and subdivision changes aimed at making it cheaper and easier to build more affordable homes and rentals. New residential districts will allow smaller lots and some multifamily options, while reduced street widths and parking requirements are expected to lower infrastructure costs. Sidewalk rules are also being clarified, especially near schools and parks.
4. Assault of Pregnant Woman, Injury to a Child, and Burglary of Vehicles Lead Bookings (sanangelolive.com) — Tom Green County Jail in San Angelo logged 24 new bookings in the past day, including allegations involving a pregnant woman, a child, and vehicle burglaries. The report lists current inmates and recent releases while stressing that all individuals are presumed innocent and that charges may change.
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