Good morning, San Angelo.

Today, LIVE! Daily covers San Angelo events as Chasity Oaks reports from the Chicken Farm Art Center while the Wall Hawks played the Thrall Tigers in the state championship yesterday and a GoFundMe was started for a family after a 5-vehicle crash—that Free Fishing Day is set for this coming Saturday.

San Angelo residents and visitors will be able to fish without a license on Saturday, June 7 during Free Fishing Day—an event designed to encourage families to explore local waterways.

Texas Parks and Wildlife will provide resources to help beginners learn the basics of fishing.

A San Angelo family launched a GoFundMe after their only car was totaled in Wednesday’s five-car crash at Lake View Towne Center when an out-of-control driver struck it—Johnny Guinan said the fundraiser’s $7,000 goal had reached $25 by Thursday.

A man reported missing in the Christoval area was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound Thursday afternoon near Mineral Wells Crossing—deputies recovered a firearm nearby and an autopsy is pending to confirm his identity.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday to provide $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools, which will raise teacher wages, support special education and improve campus safety amid years of stagnant funding.

The law will largely take effect on Sept. 1 while some parts will start next year—ensuring districts receive targeted aid.

Broker Ryan Newlin of ERA Newlin and Company joined San Angelo LIVE with publisher Joe Hyde to review housing trends neighborhood by neighborhood—he said rising interest rates and city drainage requirements are pushing up project costs and affecting affordability.

Infrastructure and Safety Summit

12:00 a.m. — Howard College — $50 entry (tuition-free for select courses) — Engage in vital classes for professionals in infrastructure, safety, and disaster management.

Nikki Heath Live at Angoria Hotel

7 PM – 1 AM — Angoria Hotel — Ticket info not specified — Experience an eclectic blend of rock, soul, country, and R&B with award-winning artist Nikki Heath.

Mary Gauthier 25th Anniversary Celebration

7-11 p.m. — The Chicken Farm Art Center — General Admission — Celebrate the courageous songs of Mary Gauthier in an unforgettable show.

Vacation Bible School

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM — 90 E 14th St — Free entry — Dive Under the Sea and discover how Jonah was used to bring others closer to God.

Once Upon a Mattress

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Murphey Performance Hall — Ticket prices TBA — Experience a humorous twist on the classic tale of the Princess and the Pea with delightful music and fun antics.

Once Upon a Mattress

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Murphey Performance Hall — Check ticket availability — Experience the whimsical tale of Princess Winnifred and the brouhaha of her quest for love.

A Star-Spangled Banner Concert and Fireworks

7-8 p.m. — Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial RiverStage — Free entry — Celebrate with a concert and spectacular fireworks synchronized with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.