San Angelo, Texas has a deep history that dates so far back that it predates all of our known Texas history. As of 1600, the area had already been inhabited for over a thousand years by indigenous peoples. In 1632, Spain created a short-lived mission to serve the Indians. Other expeditions entered into the area to attempt to colonize the region in the next few decades.
The city of San Angelo was found in 1867 when the United States built Fort Concho designed to protect the frontier. The town was settled by Bartholomew J. DeWitt. He named the town after his wife, Carolina Angela. The name was changed to San Angela and then to San Angelo at the insistence of the United States Postal Service. The town grew when it was designated the county set in the 1880s and later growth was aided by railroad construction. The town also grew after a tuberculosis outbreak hit the United States in the early 1900s and many patients moved there to take advantage of the climate.
The bail industry across the state of Texas is made up of small business owners. From teachers to former professional athletes to entrepreneurs looking for their next challenge, many bondsmen have their own unique stories on how they ended up in the bail bond business. In San Angelo, one such bond family is Ricky Villarreal, his wife Byanca and their son Isaiah.
Ricky is a simple, humble man. He lives his life with passion for three things, his faith, his family, and his community . . .
