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San Angelo Today
By the People, for the People
Rep. Pfluger Helps Secure Over $8 Million for San Angelo Projects
Funding will go towards police communications, airport upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Rep. August Pfluger has secured over $8 million in federal funding for several key projects in San Angelo and Tom Green County, including upgrades to the San Angelo Police Department's public safety communications, reconstruction of the San Angelo Regional Airport's air traffic control tower, and the construction of a new bridge over the South Concho River.
Why it matters
These investments in San Angelo's critical infrastructure and public safety capabilities will help improve the quality of life for residents, support the local economy, and enhance the city's ability to serve as a hub for food security, energy security, and national security efforts.
The details
The funding secured by Rep. Pfluger includes $1.23 million for the San Angelo Police Department to upgrade their public safety communications technology, $5 million for the reconstruction of the San Angelo Regional Airport's air traffic control tower, $1 million for the Ports-to-Plains Alliance to plan for a future interstate connection between San Angelo and Sonora, and $1 million to build a new bridge over the South Concho River at the Mineral Wells low-water crossing.
- Rep. Pfluger secured the funding in early 2026.
- The projects are expected to be completed over the next 12-24 months.
The players
Rep. August Pfluger
A U.S. Representative serving Texas's 11th congressional district, which includes San Angelo and Tom Green County.
San Angelo Police Department
The local law enforcement agency that will receive funding for public safety communications technology upgrades.
San Angelo Regional Airport
The regional airport that will receive funding for the reconstruction of its air traffic control tower.
Ports-to-Plains Alliance
A coalition of communities and industries advocating for improved transportation infrastructure between the U.S. and Mexico.
Tom Green County
The county that includes San Angelo and will benefit from the new bridge over the South Concho River.
What they’re saying
“Texas priorities deserve their share of federal support, especially when our area provides the critical food security, energy security, and national security the rest of the country has come to count on.”
— Rep. August Pfluger (sanangelolive.com)
“I'm especially proud to have secured the funds for Tom Green County's new low-water crossing bridge to help prevent devastating flooding like we saw last July from happening again.”
— Rep. August Pfluger (sanangelolive.com)
What’s next
The projects are expected to be completed over the next 12-24 months, with the new low-water crossing bridge in Tom Green County expected to be finished within the next year to help mitigate future flood risks.
The takeaway
Rep. Pfluger's efforts to secure over $8 million in federal funding for critical infrastructure and public safety projects in San Angelo and Tom Green County demonstrate his commitment to supporting the community's needs and enhancing its ability to serve as a hub for key national priorities like food security, energy security, and national security.
