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Council clears way for Concho River legacy‑trail sculptures; private fundraising and park planning authorized
Summary
Council approved a resolution authorizing private fundraising for a series of large public sculptures and directed staff to solicit proposals for park planning and landscaping to integrate the works into Santa Fe Park and the Concho River Parks. The project team expects primarily private fundraising and estimated a multi‑million dollar program.
San Angelo City Council on May 6 authorized private fundraising and asked staff to issue a request for proposals to plan landscaping and site integration for a proposed Concho River Legacy Trail of large sculptural vignettes along the Concho River and within Santa Fe Park.
Artist and organizer Steve Stevens and curator Tim Newton presented the concept: about 12–15 larger‑than‑life vignettes telling local and western history — buffalo herds, cattle drives, Fort Concho soldiers, Native Americans and pioneer scenes — placed along riverfront trails and in re‑envisioned park spaces. “Our vision for the…
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