Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, San Angelo.
Tanya Burwick, a 62-year-old San Angelo resident who died during the July 4 flooding, is honored today at the Walmart Neighborhood Market — 1852 Sherwood Way — where her favorite parking spot was memorialized with a yellow ribbon on a dark blue background and remains available for public use.
The San Angelo Animal Shelter is nearing capacity and several long-stay dogs may face euthanasia if they are not adopted soon.
Concho Valley PAWS announced that Red Paw K9 LLC is offering seven free dog training lessons with each adoption — the fee is reduced to $25 for at-risk dogs.
A firearm stolen during a vehicle burglary in Ozona was recovered in San Angelo on Aug.
4 after a multi-agency investigation led by the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office—San Angelo police and a Texas Ranger aided in locating the weapon, and the suspect remains unidentified.
A two-day manhunt in San Angelo ended Thursday morning when Joe Lucio, age 40, barricaded himself in a home on Gregory Drive and fell through the ceiling while deputies used chemical munitions — he was later booked without bond on charges including felony bail jumping and failure to appear.
Tomorrow, Aug. 9, National Book Lovers Day will be celebrated in San Angelo as locals are encouraged to visit bookstores and libraries—Old Town Books, Cactus Book Shop, Rita's Book Exchange, Teacher Store and the Tom Green County Library System—to enjoy their favorite reading spots.
FEMA officials told Central Texans that homeowners, renters and students affected by July flooding have until Sept.
4 to apply for disaster relief—applications can be submitted at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 8006213362.
The San Angelo/Tom Green County Health Department inspected food establishments from July 20 to 26 and found violations such as sticky cooler doors and food stored less than six inches off the floor—some outlets earned perfect scores while others failed compliance under state food safety rules.
Cooper Owens, a local junior angler, caught a record-breaking channel catfish weighing 4.65 pounds and measuring 22.75 inches from the Concho River in San Angelo.
The fish—recorded as the largest in both junior and overall categories—is part of the TPWD Neighborhood Fishin’ program that stocks the river between Oakes and Irving.
Six quarterbacks from Texas colleges were named to the Davy O'Brien Award Watchlist on Thursday — including Arch Manning from Texas, Behren Morton from Texas Tech, Sawyer Robinson from Baylor, Josh Hoover from TCU, Kevin Jennings from SMU, and Owen McCown from UTSA.
Additional Texas natives at other schools were also listed, and the midseason watch list will be released on October 21 with semifinalists announced on November 12.
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.
Angelo State Rams vs. Emporia State Hornets
6-7:30 p.m. — LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting college football matchup between the Rams and Hornets.
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