Good morning, San Angelo.

Central High School is hosting a clothing drive to help families hurt by the floods by collecting clothes at several drop-off spots until August 7 — a pickup is planned for August 8 when residents can leave bagged items on their front steps between 8 a.m. and noon.

River Fest returns Saturday, Sept.

27, 2025 along the Concho River after a seven-year break—featuring youth football, 3-on-3 basketball at the YMCA, a skateboard competition, pony rides, a petting zoo, and a Vega washer pitching tournament. Live music is set under the Chadbourne Street bridge—ongoing construction will keep the River Stage closed and admission is free.

Central High School is hosting a clothes drive in San Angelo for families affected by the July 4 flood and will accept donations at several drop-off sites until Aug.

7 — including Happy Trails, The Carriage, Discount Tire, YMCA and the school front desk. A pick-up will occur on Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon for bagged items left on doorsteps.

FEMA offers disaster assistance for storm and flooding survivors in counties including Burnet — Williamson, helping with home repairs, rental aid, lodging costs and other urgent expenses.

Eligible individuals must apply by Sept. 4 through online, phone or in-person options to receive support for uninsured or underinsured needs.

Congressman August Pfluger visited Goodfellow Air Force Base with top military leaders—General Dan Caine and SEAC David Isom—to highlight the base's role in training mission-ready warfighters.

He joined local community leaders on the tour and praised the daily work at the facility.

A new list names the top 20 defensive players to watch in West Texas for the upcoming high school football season—featuring Boston Wiese from Water Valley with 198 tackles and Billy Perry from Richland Springs with 24 sacks last season.

It also highlights standouts from Mason, Junction, and San Angelo Central whose strong past performances set high expectations for the fall.

The Angelo State women's soccer team was honored by United Soccer Coaches with the 2024-25 NCAA Division II Team Academic Award — their 19th straight honor as they achieved a 3.62 team GPA.

Katelin Heise earned USC Scholar All-American second-team recognition and the team will begin the 2025 season at home on Sept 4 at 7 p.m. against Colorado School of Mines.

Live Music: Zach Maberry & David Percy

7-9:30 p.m. — Angoria Hotel — Free entry — Unwind with the soul of San Angelo through captivating live music performances.

Northside Back to School Bash

2:30-6:30 p.m. — CRC Roofers Coliseum — Free entry — A community event providing kids with backpacks, shoes, and haircuts to kick off the school year in style.

2025 Catrina Workshop

1-4 p.m. — Leos Imports — General Admission — Discover the vibrant art of Catrina makeup and craft the perfect ensemble in this family-friendly cultural experience.

Snacks to Celebrate the First Week

8:30 a.m. — Porter Henderson Library — Free — Enjoy a cereal bar provided by the Friends of the Library as you head to class.

Tristan Roberson Texas Country Tailgate

11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. — Arc Light Sports Bar & Grill — Reserved seating available — Enjoy a full day of college football followed by a can't-miss performance from Texas country sensation Tristan Roberson.