Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
Good morning, San Angelo.
🏘️ Community
San Angelo's Stock Show & Rodeo kicks off today at the fairgrounds with PRCA events starting at 7 p.m., featuring family-friendly competitions and carnival rides.
The rodeo hosts a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday on a new route and continues with special events through Sunday, April 19.
🎭 Culture
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo is headed to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame under the Rodeo Committee category, officials announced.
The event, a top-earning rodeo that draws leading talent, will celebrate its induction on July 18 in Colorado Springs.
📰 Economy
Today the average price for regular gas in San Angelo is $3.87 per gallon, a one-cent increase from last week and $1 higher than last year, as drivers statewide see rising costs amid higher crude oil prices + global market instability.
AAA recommends planning ahead for fuel expenses.
🎓 Education
San Angelo ISD has opened enrollment for PreK-12 students for the 2026-27 school year—families of returning and new students should complete the required online forms via the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
About 50 locals attended a hands-on beekeeping class at Howard College last week where instructor Jeremy Granado of Granado Honey taught hive equipment, bee roles, and pest control (providing practical experience with live bee frames).
Angelo State University's Ram Media won 11 awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Convention in Denton last week.
The student-run outlets, including Ram TV and Ram Page, showed strong work from students and teachers.
🌲 Environment
The Texas Parks + Wildlife Department stocked O.C.
Fisher Reservoir outside San Angelo with largemouth bass hatchlings Wednesday as part of efforts to revive the lake after water levels fell below 1% capacity following earlier releases of channel catfish, bluegill and white crappie over the past 18 months.
📰 Finance
Doral Renewables secured nearly $900M financing for its Cold Creek Solar + Storage project in Tom Green and Schleicher counties near San Angelo, with the 430 MWac and 340 MWh battery facility set to begin commercial operation in summer 2028.
🏛️ Government
San Angelo emergency systems were tested Thursday as residents received multiple alerts between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and officials said the drill (part of a statewide warning exercise) ensured the systems work for real emergencies.
🏥 Health
A new play space named Panda Cares Center of Hope opened at Shannon Women and Children’s Hospital yesterday after funding from Panda Express + Children's Miracle Network.
The center offers play, art, and age‑appropriate activities for young patients in several hospital areas.
🏈 Sports
After Wednesday's thunderstorms made Chiefs Field unplayable, Lake View's district baseball game against Levelland is moved to Angelo State's Foster Field (1st Community Credit Union Stadium) tonight at 7 p.m.
The No. 15-ranked Wall Lady Hawks upset top-ranked Clyde 5+0 Thursday, handing the Bulldogs their first loss in 21 games while Wall will host Coleman Friday at 11 a.m. and meet Clyde again Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Wall.
San Angelo Rodeo will be inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame soon as local officials plan a ceremony to honor its legacy (event details will be confirmed later).
🎉 San Angelo Events
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San Angelo Rodeo at Spur Arena
1-4 p.m. — Spur Arena — Get ready for thrilling rodeo action in San Angelo.
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo
7-9 p.m. — Spur Arena — Tickets required — Experience the excitement of the annual rodeo featuring thrilling performances and local community spirit.
San Angelo Rodeo at Spur Arena
7-10 p.m. — Spur Arena — Ticketed event — Feel the thrill of the San Angelo Rodeo in action with excitement and entertainment.
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo
7-9 p.m. — Spur Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling live action of rodeo at one of San Angelo's premier venues.
San Angelo Rodeo
7 p.m. — Spur Arena — Secure your seats — Feel the thrill of rodeo action in San Angelo at this exciting event.
2026 Six Pack Ceramic Show
5:30-8 p.m. — COOP GALLERY, SAN ANGELO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS — Free entry — Explore unique ceramic art creations at this exciting local showcase.
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo
2-3 p.m. — Spur Arena — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of rodeo action in San Angelo's premier venue.
Ballet San Angelo: Beauty And The Beast
2-5 p.m. — San Angelo PAC — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting tale of Beauty And The Beast through the art of ballet.
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