Good morning, San Angelo.

San Angelo ISD will host the 3rd San Angelo READS & United We Read Back-to-School Pop-Up on Friday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Financial Pavilion, offering free food, backpacks, supplies and games for families to kick off the new school year.

A fiber cut disrupted Verizon wireless service in San Angelo and across West Texas on Tuesday, leaving around 2,500 customers unable to make calls+ texts or use data while crews worked to restore connectivity.

In May, the San Angelo area recorded 99 new drilling permits & completed 90 oil wells, placing it second statewide behind Midland as reported by the Railroad Commission.

San Angelo ISD launches its Middle School Jump Start program in July at Glenn, Lincoln, and Lone Star Middle Schools for incoming sixth graders.

The program helps students learn campus routines, meet staff, and build confidence (sessions run July 8-9, 13-14, and 15-16).

Angelo State University recently honored Drs.

Kenneth Carrell, Leah Carruth, and Tyler Livingston with the President's Awards for Faculty Excellence for leadership, teaching, and research at a ceremony at the Houston Harte University Center (each received $2,500 and a Signature Presidential Recognition Award).

Central Bobcats tight end Tucker Beaty received his first college offer from UTPB on Monday in Odessa (he switched from linebacker last season) as he adds to the growing recruiting interest in the program.

Texas Football has ranked the Wall-Jim Ned game among the top 10 non-district contests for fall football in Class 3A/4A.

The teams will meet on Sept. 11 in Tuscola — both sides plan to reload for a competitive matchup.

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.