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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, San Angelo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ San Angelo's family event River Fest returns after a seven-year break and will take place on Sept. 27 along the Concho River—featuring youth football, three-on-three basketball, a skateboard contest, a petting zoo with pony rides, live music under the Chadbourne Street bridge instead of the River Stage, a Vega washer pitching contest, food trucks, and craft vendors with more details to follow. San Angelo Standard-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Concho will host the second annual Fess Parker Fess-tival on Aug. 16 — the event will include free morning historical reenactments with period games, a look-a-like contest, and breakfast, followed by a Walt Disney movie screening with a trivia quiz in the evening to honor Fess Parker’s legacy. The festival is held at the Quartermaster Building on East Avenue C at Buress Street and is open to everyone. San Angelo Standard-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the San Angelo City Council directed staff to apply for federal funding through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to help buy flood-prone properties after the July 4 storm—aiming to reduce future risks where rebuilding is not feasible. Operations Director Patrick Frerich explained that the voluntary process would use a 75% federal and 25% local cost-share to support mitigation and armoring projects. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ Yesterday, the City Council approved over $2 million in flood recovery efforts and waived permit fees for flood-damaged properties while also backing resolutions for a future interstate expansion and authorizing a land purchase for road improvements—furthermore, the council extended the Santa Fe Municipal Golf Course contract and issued a proclamation celebrating local native Fess Parker as his 101st birthday is set for August 16 at Fort Concho. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ The San Angelo City Council approved a 180-day waiver on building, demolition, and other permit fees for properties in the flood-impact area following the July 4 flood. The measure replaces the mayor’s temporary order and keeps regular planning and inspection requirements in effect—residents with questions can contact the Permits and Inspections Division. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ The San Angelo City Council approved $2 million for flood recovery yesterday — enacting fee waivers to assist affected residents. Other stories from LIVE! include a San Angelo man receiving an 80-year federal sentence and potential plans for the Copper Bull in downtown. San Angelo LIVE!
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former San Angelo Central quarterback Maverick McIvor, now with Western Kentucky, has been named to the Maxwell Award watch list that honors the best college football player. He played at Central from 2016 to 2018 and his performance as a college player has kept him in the running for this award. San Angelo LIVE!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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