Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
Good morning, San Angelo.
PJ’s Coffee permanently closed its San Angelo location on South Bryant Boulevard less than a year after opening in October + the shop thanked customers on social media while giving no reason for its closure.
Fort Concho will host a celebration for National Cowboy Day on July 25 at the Quartermaster Gallery with western art displays, refreshments, and live entertainment.
The free event will feature 70 western-themed artworks and a performance by the Concho Cowboy Company (marking their 20th anniversary).
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Texas added 43,400 nonfarm jobs in June, lifting total employment to a record 14.47 million and underscoring strong economic growth felt in local communities.
Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign said he will debate state Rep. James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race after Talarico challenged him on Thursday morning.
Paxton's team said they plan to join debate invitations from Texas media groups — a shift in his usual campaign style.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that four Type III Swiftwater search-and-rescue teams have been deployed to help Texas with life-threatening flooding in the Hill Country.
The teams are equipped to operate in active flood zones.
Amarillo Fire Department dispatched units to San Angelo to assist with flood response efforts in the Texas Hill Country — the deployment began on July 16 and may continue for 14 days.
Former world champion bareback rider Dean Thompson is now cancer free after 40 rounds of chemotherapy and six lumbar punctures, officials announced Thursday (following a Burkitt lymphoma diagnosis after an injury at the Cave Creek Rodeo) as he rang the bell in San Angelo.
Sight Savers America is distributing Ruby 10 video magnifiers to several visually impaired residents in San Angelo, with devices provided free via donations + referrals from eye care professionals.
The portable technology helps users read, write and complete daily tasks.
Ozona’s offensive line was named the second-best in Texas in Class 2A by Texas Football and are led by senior Charles Harger — who registered a 98% grade — along with key returning players as the Lions build on last year’s 10-1 record.
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.
3rd Annual San Angelo READS! & United We Read Back-to-School Pop-Up Event
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — First Financial Pavilion — Free entry — A community celebration providing students with essential resources for a successful school year.
North Side Back to School Bash
2:30-6:30 p.m. — CRC Roofers Coliseum — Registration required — A community event providing school supplies and shoes for children in need.
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