Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
Good morning, San Angelo.
MMI Hotel Group has taken over operations at the AmericInn by Wyndham at 2580 Southwest Blvd in San Angelo—part of a Texas expansion that includes managing 84 rooms, a complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, a business center, a Lobby Market, and an outdoor pool with a fire pit.
A San Angelo man, 19-year-old Daniel Betell, was indicted on counts of aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping and burglary after he robbed, kidnapped and assaulted a couple over a cat at Raintree Apartments on Dec.
21 — he was arrested on Jan. 29 and now faces a $280,000 bond.
Angelo State University’s symphonic band will hold its final spring concert on April 28 at 7 p.m. in Murphey Performance Hall in downtown San Angelo—free to everyone and featuring more than 70 student musicians with each piece led by a different student conductor.
The Texas Education Agency released accountability ratings that showed San Angelo ISD earned a D for the 2022 to 2023 school year with a score of 68 out of 100—seven schools failed while two earned an A, and 61.6% of the 13,529 students were economically disadvantaged.
The 2023 to 2024 ratings have been delayed and will be released in May.
SAISD officials on Monday detailed plans to offer summer academic programs for pre-K through high school with targeted reading and math sessions, Jump Start programs, and YMCA childcare support in July.
They will evaluate and close aging Head Start sites—moving staff to the former Oaks campus in early May if the facilities are too costly to maintain.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials stocked about 660 channel catfish into the Concho River near downtown San Angelo on Friday as part of the Neighborhood Fishin’ Program—restocking will occur every two weeks through the end of October.
Jamal Schumpert—an Angelo State University graduate who moved to San Angelo in 2010—is running for the District 4 seat on City Council.
If elected, he will hold budget workshops, monitor city spending, and back economic growth along interstate 27 as well as improve local education, with Election Day on May 3.
Keith Nieto Live in San Angelo
8 p.m. — Club El Patron — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a vibrant night of regional music that promises to elevate your spirits.
San Angelo Chorus: World Without End
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Murphey Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating performance by the San Angelo Chorus.
Footloose Musical
2:00 – 11:30 PM — Murphey Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the Footloose musical live in San Angelo.
Footloose Musical
2-6 p.m. — Murphey Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lively performance of Footloose in San Angelo.
Jazz Night Happy Hour
6-8 p.m. — San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts — $10 general admission, $5 seniors, free for students and military — Enjoy the big band sounds of the West Texas Jazz Orchestra at an enchanting evening.
Continuum Dance Performance
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Murphey Performance Hall — 100% backed ticket pricing — Experience the elegance of the Continuum Dance Company in a stunning venue.
Chris Knight Live Performance
4-8 p.m. — House of FiFi Du Bois — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of live music with Chris Knight and experience local vibes.
Beginners’ Crochet Class
12-3 p.m. — Goodfellow Arts and Crafts Center — No cost information available — Get ready to learn or refresh your crochet skills in this fun class.
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