Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
Good morning, San Angelo.
Corrections officers at Tom Green County Jail reported 18 bookings in the past 24 hours — including charges such as aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault impeding breath, and felony escape — and the jail now holds 418 inmates.
Angelo State University will hold two free art exhibits featuring final projects by graduating senior art students in the Carr Education-Fine Arts Building at 2602 Dena Drive beginning Monday, May 5.
The first show will run May 5—9 and showcase ceramics, painting, and drawing while the second will run May 12—16 and feature graphic design works with daily viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts will host An Evening of Jazz on May 16 at 6 p.m. in the Grand Hall at 1 Love Street with the West Texas Jazz Orchestra performing big band classics led by James Bode—tickets cost $10 for general admission with discounts for seniors and free for children under 18, students, and military.
A Junction ISD seventh grader, Olivia Harames, won the fifth to eighth grade Traffic Safety Art Contest hosted by TxDOT San Angelo district—her artwork promoting safe driving was chosen from over 200 entries submitted from 15 counties.
Early voting for the May 3 general election ended Tuesday, April 29th when 1,463 voters cast their ballots, bringing Tom Green County’s total to 5,730—officials noted a steady rise over the eight-day period.
Karla Cardenas is running for the San Angelo ISD Board of Trustees seat in Single-Member District 2 with the May 3 election approaching—she said she will work to fix poor communication and restore trust while voters decide on a $397 million bond proposal that she fears will split the community.
Angelo State University track and field teams will travel to Portales, New Mexico, for the Lone Star Conference Outdoor Championships from today to Saturday.
The men's team is ranked 12 and the women's team 16—standout athletes include Solomon Odonkor in the 100-meter dash and Oleg Ananev in the pole vault.
The Angelo State baseball team will host its 2025 Lone Star Summer Showcase Camp on Tuesday, June 17th at Foster Field at 1st Community Credit Union Stadium.
High school players ages 15 to 19 can join the $150 camp to practice drills like the 60 yard dash, position work, batting and pitching.
After Tuesday's NCAA regional rankings, Angelo State softball was ranked third in the South Central Region and posted a 43-11 record; the Rambelles faced Eastern New Mexico in the quarterfinals on Wednesday at 11 a.m.—a result that underscores their strong season performance.
The team now prepares for the next rounds of the Lone Star Conference Tournament.
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.
Prep Academy Dance Recital
12-3 p.m. — Murphey Performance Hall — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of the Prep Academy Dance Recital in a vibrant showcase of talent.
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