Good Day
San Angelo
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, San Angelo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ San Angelo Gives event raised a preliminary total of $4,156,822 through 10,567 donations to support 266 local nonprofits during its 24-hour online fundraiser that ended May 6 + advanced giving ran from April 22 through May 5 with several schools receiving full matching funds. San Angelo LIVE!
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ San Angelo native Alejandro Rodarte-Martinez was named ASU’s top graduate and Presidential Award recipient today—he led five other seniors in earning distinguished honors for academic excellence across the university’s colleges. San Angelo LIVE!
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ San Angelo Fire Marshal’s Office will host the Burgers, Dogs and Detectors event on May 10 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Carl Ray Johnson Recreation Center at 1103 Farr St where residents will receive free smoke detectors as supplies last + enjoy burgers, hot dogs and a chance to meet Fire Dog Sparky; the office also reminds local business owners to schedule their required annual fire inspections. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ San Angelo voters will cast early ballots for the District 2 City Council runoff between Dudra Butler and Joe Self Jr. since no candidate won a majority in Saturday’s election, and early voting will be held at the Keyes Building May 27—31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and June 2—3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. San Angelo Standard-Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The City of San Angelo posted its latest health inspection scores for local restaurants. Five businesses received the lowest marks—ranging from 55 to 79—and some have not yet been inspected because they are not due for a review. San Angelo LIVE!
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Footloose Musical
2:00 – 11:30 PM — Murphey Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the Footloose musical live in San Angelo.
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Footloose Musical
2-6 p.m. — Murphey Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lively performance of Footloose in San Angelo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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On-Site Tour at Baptist Retirement Community
9 AM – 7 PM — Baptist Retirement Community — Free entry — Explore a welcoming faith-based community for seniors with exceptional dining and activities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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