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San Angelo
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, San Angelo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ San Angelo Gives raised over $4.5 million from 10,427 donations when the campaign ended Tuesday, May 5, with local schools and community groups leading the drive. San Angelo LIVE!
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Plateau Brewing Co. in downtown San Angelo announced its closure after five years because rising fuel and grain costs made operations unsustainable. The brewery will host a Drain the Tanks party Friday, May 15 to celebrate its legacy with the community. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ Old Navy may return to San Angelo as a $1 million permit was reported for work at 4161 Sunset Drive near Sunset Mall — the location where the store served the area for nearly 10 years. San Angelo LIVE!
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the America 250 Speaker Series presents a talk about Revolutionary War documents found at Fort Concho that led to notable Smithsonian discoveries—highlighting the value of our local history. FOX West Texas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Isabel Gilbert (a biology major from Montana) was selected for ASU’s 2026 Presidential Award as the top graduate, while five other seniors earned Distinguished Student Awards; all will be honored at commencement ceremonies May 15-16 on campus. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ San Angelo ISD announced new principals for the 2026-27 school year — Colton Curtis returns at Lake View High School while Zachary Ramirez leads the district's DAEP and PAYS campus and new leaders were named for other schools. The changes take effect after the current school year. San Angelo LIVE!
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the city will start the HA5 street maintenance project on 31 streets with closures beginning at 7 a.m. to allow 24 hours for HA5 treatment that safeguards roads from moisture and UV damage — residents should remove vehicles beforehand to avoid towing and turn off sprinkler systems. San Angelo LIVE!
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ San Angelo Clubhouse hosts two events for Mental Health Awareness Month: Coffee & Conversations at 5 p.m. Thursday at 404 S. Irving St., and a 0.5K Fundraiser at 10 a.m. Saturday (registration starts at 9 a.m.). San Angelo LIVE!
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ San Angelo Central offensive lineman Ethan Boyd announced his eighth NCAA Division I offer on Wednesday from UT Rio Grande Valley, adding to offers from North Texas, Oklahoma State, UTEP, Georgia State, Florida Atlantic, UTSA, and Navy as he started 22 straight games as a first-team All-District 2-6A selection. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ Seven student-athletes from Lake View High School signed their letters of intent (Wednesday, May 6) to continue their athletic careers at various universities; the signings mark a key step as these students aim to play at the college level. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ The Wall Hawks edged the Tolar Rattlers 5-4 on Wednesday night in Eula (after an early lead and a comeback attempt by the Rattlers). They will play Game Two on Friday at 4:30 p.m. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ Twenty-eight Concho Valley athletes, including San Angelo Central’s girls doubles team — a state qualifier for the first time in 11 years, will compete today in the UIL Tennis State Tournament at San Antonio venues, with semifinals and finals scheduled for Friday. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ Angelo State baseball travels to Tyler today for the Lone Star Conference Championship game against St. Mary's at Irwin Field, with first pitch scheduled at 2 p.m. The Rams advanced after winning two of three games via run rule + showcased strong pitching and offense. San Angelo LIVE!
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West Texas Jazz Orchestra: Swing into Spring
3:00-9:00 p.m. — Museo de Bellas Artes de San Ángelo — Check for ticket prices — Experience vibrant big band jazz with the West Texas Jazz Orchestra in a beautiful museum setting.
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Paul Wall Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Murphey Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively concert featuring Paul Wall alongside The San Angelo Community Orchestra.
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