Good morning, San Angelo.

A study by Market Beat on Jun.

5 found that locals ranked Concho Avenue as one of Texas' historic streets in need of revival, urging the return of diners, cafes + live music near the river. The survey polled 3,012 respondents from across the state.

Texas Smoke Baseball is hosting a goat roping fundraiser today at Ranch 277 in Christoval to help cover travel costs for a trip to Omaha (books open at noon and roping starts at 1 p.m.); eventgoers can also enjoy food, live music, a raffle, and pony rides.

San Angelo native Marc Menchaca said his role as cowboy Zachariah on Dutton Ranch fulfills his childhood dream of becoming a rodeo star and lets him work with real cowboys handling horses and cattle—airing on Fridays.

Local gas prices dropped for a second week today as AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch reported that a gallon of regular unleaded in San Angelo now costs $3.65—a 28-cent decrease from last week but still 87 cents above last year.

San Angelo attorney Lauren McCollum was named a Rising Star Award winner by TCDLA and will be honored on June 20 at its Awards Banquet during the Rusty Duncan Criminal Law Course at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk.

She is recognized for her rural indigent defense leadership.

The City of San Angelo released its May health inspection reports listing restaurants with the lowest scores, including Roxie's Diner, The Original Henry's, Fairfield Inn, Dairy Queen, Denny's and Mil Amores Cantina.

Inspection dates range from February through May.

Mason senior-to-be Flora Appleton is drawing Division I interest with offers from San Jose State, Siena, and Bellarmine plus a Division II offer from Chaminade.

She helped lead her team to its first state final last season and will be a key player for Mason next season.

Coahoma’s Hannah Wells, a freshman for the Longhorns from a town 95 miles northwest of here, helped her team win the Women’s College World Series title by beating Texas Tech 4+1 on Thursday, setting a freshman record with 15 home runs and a 3.07 ERA.

West Texas Pickle Fest

11 AM - 5 PM — Bart Dewitt Park — Fun for all ages — Engage in pickle games, explore food trucks, and enjoy a vibrant car show.

Wild West Festival San Angelo 2026

July 1st-4th — Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial RiverStage — Pricing TBA — Celebrate Independence Day with a lively mix of music, food, and family fun along the Concho River.

Art & Independence Celebration

7-10 p.m. — San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts — Fundraiser event — Celebrate Independence Day with delicious food and art activities at the Steak of The Arts Cookoff.