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San Angelo
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, San Angelo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KWFR
- ➤ 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. KWFR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. San Angelo LIVE!
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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 Standard-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. San Angelo LIVE!
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ 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. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ 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 LIVE!
- ➤ 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. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ 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. San Angelo LIVE!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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