Good morning, San Angelo.

Memorial services for former Precinct 2 Commissioner Sammy Farmer, who passed away Jan.

20, will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church; visitation takes place Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. + a memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The Salvation Army of San Angelo opened a daytime warming station on Thursday, Jan.

22 to offer a warm place for residents without safe heat as dangerously cold weather sweeps the Concho Valley. Staff and volunteers are on site to assist those in need.

Angelo State University's Mayer Museum completed a $7.9M expansion that added a new event hall and a gallery for exhibits at 2501 W.

Ave. N — the event hall will soon be available for rental while the gallery immediately enhances museum programs.

On Jan. 22, 2026, the EPA eased rules on methane and particulate pollution in Texas by extending the state deadline for emission plans by 18-months.

State officials said they are developing measures to update air quality standards for communities.

San Angelo ISD board approved a $289,700 contract to abate asbestos and demolish the vacant Rio Vista Elementary campus, with work set to begin by Feb.

17. One trustee opposed the plan and urged keeping a building for the Boys + Girls Club.

Angelo State head football coach Jeff Girsch announced on Wednesday that Jason Johnson will serve as the new offensive coordinator; the longtime coach (entering his 10th season with the Rams) was introduced at a press conference at the Junell Center on Thursday and will now oversee the quarterbacks.

The Christoval Cougars lost a close district game to Forsan on Thursday night when the Buffaloes scored with less than five seconds to secure a 56 to 55 win at Christoval High School.

They will next face Ozona in a district matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Former San Angelo Central quarterback Maverick McIvor will play at the American Bowl tonight at 7 p.m. on NFL Network, where he will try to impress pro scouts before the NFL Draft in April.

San Angelo Central senior Jaekob Jackson committed to play football at West Texas A&M University in Canyon after a standout season and a strong performance in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl—he has yet to sign his letter of intent as National Signing Day is set for Feb.

4.

Angelo State University’s baseball team, ranked No. 11 in Division II, will begin the season on the road Jan.

30 against UT Permian Basin, then open a home series against UT Tyler at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.

17th Annual West Texas Tattoo Convention

11 a.m. – 8 p.m. — McNease Convention Center — Tickets start at $84 — Celebrate tattoo art with performances and vibrant displays at this local favorite event.

SATLCA Boys Varsity Basketball Game Against Wall

7:15 p.m. — Wall High School — Admission likely required — Watch an exciting conference matchup as SATLCA faces off against Wall in varsity basketball.

February League Challenge

Best of three rounds — Phat Catz Gaming — $20 Entry — Compete for Championship points on your path to becoming a Pokemon World Champion.