Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
Good morning, San Angelo.
The carnival returned to the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo fairgrounds on April 4, drawing crowds to 60-70 rides and attractions and welcoming about 100 vendors inside the First Financial Pavilion.
Organizers said the event generated an estimated $78 million from local hotel stays and restaurant visits — a strong boost to our community's economy.
Corrections officers at Tom Green County Jail reported 15 bookings in the past 24 hours for charges like controlled substance possession and immigration holds, and the jail now holds 434 people while all remain presumed innocent.
A San Angelo woman was booked into the Ector County Jail in Odessa on Wednesday for assaulting her husband when she threw a beer bottle that left his eye deformed (March 27) and required surgery, with her bond set at $50,000 (per police records).
Gov. Abbott reappointed Michael (Mike) Boyd, a Concho Valley Texas Army National Guard veteran with over 30 years of service, to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission; his term expires Feb.
1, 2031.
The Angelo State softball team split its doubleheader at Lubbock Christian, winning game one 3-2 by scoring two runs in its final at-bat in the seventh inning and losing game two 5-1.
Cheyenne Floyd earned her 17th win as the team, now 31-9 overall, will host Lubbock Christian at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Christian —Squeak— English, a standout in football and basketball at San Angelo Central, announced on Thursday he would play both sports at Fresno City College in California.
He also said his older brother Jacob, who set a school record in the high jump, would transfer with him to the college.
ASU Handball Club staged a late comeback to win the Doug Randolph Cup today at Lubbock Christian University by moving from third place to first with a decisive win over UT—earning their second straight championship.
Tessa Koskovich and Ryan Chadwick preview the 93rd Annual San Angelo Rodeo by interviewing Jake Cooper, Emma Waldrip, and Pit Boss Andy Hilton—all while sharing details of the event’s schedule and key participants.
The discussion lays out what visitors can expect as the rodeo promises a lively showcase of talent and tradition.
State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Swan Lake
8 AM – 5 PM — Murphey Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a breathtaking ballet performance featuring elite dancers and stunning visuals.
17 Wing Sports Day
10:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. — Mathis Sports and Fitness Center — Free entry — Teams compete for the Sport’s Day Trophy in a variety of fun sports activities.
Wine and Music at the Rodeo
5-7 p.m. — San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo — Enjoy a glass of wine and live music before the rodeo performance.
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo
4:00 PM – 1:59 AM — CRC Roofers Coliseum — Check for ticket prices — Experience thrilling PRCA performances featuring Xtreme Bulls and themed appreciation nights.
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo
7-1:59 a.m. — CRC Roofers Coliseum — Visit for military and cancer awareness activities during the rodeo events.
BizPitch 2025 Live Event
5:30-9 p.m. — LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center — Free entry — Celebrate student entrepreneurship with exciting business pitches for cash prizes.
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Finals
9:00 PM — CRC Roofers Coliseum — Visit the heart of Pro Rodeo as top contestants vie for championship glory.
PRCA Rodeo
9:00 PM - 1:59 AM — CRC Roofers Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill as top contestants from the 2024 world standings compete in this fast-selling rodeo event.
Tejano Extravaganza
2-3:30 p.m. — San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo — Ticket info available — Experience vibrant Tejano music live in San Angelo.
Business Brown Bag: Effective Communication Strategies
12-1 p.m. — Small Business Development Center ASU — Free entry — Explore communication strategies for multi-generational teams to enhance collaboration and productivity.
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