Good morning, San Angelo.

Retired police chief Russell Smith expressed deep gratitude for a local nursing home staff (including CNAs and nurses) who cared for his mother as she battled dementia.

His note highlights the compassion and dedication of caregivers who eased a difficult transition into assisted living.

Ethan Purcell and San Angelo Police Chief Travis Griffith discussed the department's 2025 successes — and shared plans for SAPD in 2026 that will benefit the community.

The 'Chat with the Chief' episode can be streamed on the FOX WEST TEXAS app.

Wall High School athlete Mason Plummer will undergo brain surgery on his right frontal lobe on March 25 after a December MRI showed his cavernous malformation had grown, prompting his family to launch a GoFundMe to help with travel, lodging and rehab costs (the campaign has raised $2,940 of a $5,000 goal).

Jimmy Edwards, a wide receiver from San Angelo Central, committed on Friday to play football at Angelo State University, his hometown college.

He turned down offers from several schools (Sul Ross State, Texas Wesleyan, Howard Payne and Sterling).

Former Texas high school football players took home NFL awards last night; Matthew Stafford from Dallas Highland Park earned MVP, Jaxon Smith-Njigba was named Offensive MVP, and Myles Garrett from Arlington Martin + whose team once beat San Angelo Central + won Defensive MVP.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's weekly report shows fair to slow fishing conditions at local lakes, with crappie, bass and catfish active at varying depths (water in the low 50s) and warmer weather expected to boost angler activity soon.

Angelo State's baseball team, ranked 9, will host UT Tyler, ranked 4, this weekend in a rematch of last year’s Super Regional at Foster Field at 1st Community Credit Union Stadium.

The team will play key games Friday through Sunday that could shape the Lone Star Conference title race.

San Angelo Central wide receiver Gabriel Garcia announced his commitment to play football at Sterling College after a standout season featuring two touchdowns against Midland High + he joins three other Bobcat players in continuing their college careers.

San Angelo Central offensive lineman Ethan Boyd received three Division I offers in the last 10 days from Oklahoma State, UTEP and Georgia State.

The 6-foot-5, 300-pound player, noted as a bully blocker, will compete in his senior season next fall.

Angelo State softball team split its opening day at the George and Ola McCorkle Challenge by losing 2-0 to Missouri Western and then winning 9-1 over Ouachita Baptist — the team improved to a 6-1 record and will face rematches with both opponents on Saturday.

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.

SATLCA Varsity Baseball Game

1-2:45 a.m. — 8065 Loop 570, San Angelo, TX — Free entry — Catch the Wall varsity baseball team facing off against San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy in a thrilling home conference matchup.

Bid and Boogie 2026

6-8 p.m. — Sports Next Level — $44.50 — Celebrate with live disco music, games, and auctions at this all-American themed event.