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This giant sinkhole has grown to 900 feet across and 260 feet deep. So far, it has only swallowed up some oil tanks and several vehicles but has spared nearby homes. Many fear it's just a matter of time before the hole swallows everything. This raises old fears that the same thing could happen here in San Angelo.

Having lived all over Texas, from Corpus Christi to San Angelo, I've noticed that basements are not common here. In fact, I have seen lively and viral social media discussions that assert that basements are illegal in Texas. That certainly isn't true. The state capitol building in Austin has a basement. Illegal? No. Impractical in many cases, yes.