Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of June.
Good morning, San Angelo.
🏘️ Community
Concho Valley Aviation helped locate Gracie, the missing giraffe from a Hill Country ranch, by spotting her early Friday during an aerial search near Cedar Hollow Ranch in Real County.
Ranch owner Vick Jones has since contacted a veterinarian and is organizing a team to capture her safely.
🎓 Education
On Friday, June 26, the State Board of Education approved a mandatory reading list for public schools that requires Bible stories and classic texts at each grade level.
The new policy, stemming from a 2023 law, will affect millions of Texas students.
🏥 Health
Texas recorded 6 new screwworm cases among livestock on June 24, prompting the Animal Health Commission to quarantine parts of 18 counties.
The outbreak marked the highest weekly count since early June — and it remains confined to the state.
🏈 Sports
The Sonora Broncos swept three games on Thursday at the 7 on 7 state tournament by beating Kenedy (13 to 12), Daingerfield (19 to 7) and Bosqueville (34 to 20) and advanced to the knockout stage, which began at 8 a.m. Friday at Veterans Park in College Station.
🎉 San Angelo Events
Submit an event →
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.
Christmas in July Summer Market
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — First Financial Pavilion — Free entry — Explore a vibrant market filled with local handmade crafts and support San Angelo's creative talent.
Downtown Stroll
5-9 p.m. — SoCo Taphouse & Brew Co. — Free trolley service — Enjoy local art, shopping, dining, and entertainment during this monthly event in downtown San Angelo.
Annie
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Murphey Performance Hall — Ticket price varies — Experience the beloved classic 'Annie' live in San Angelo.
Annie
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Murphey Performance Hall — See Annie live in San Angelo — Enjoy a heartwarming musical classic with an uplifting story.
🏠 San Angelo Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 San Angelo Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 San Angelo Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, San Angelo.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.