Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, San Angelo.
The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce announced its 20 Under 40 award honorees for 2025 — they were chosen for their professional success, community work and leadership.
The awards ceremony will be held Oct. 23 to honor these young professionals.
The Sunset Mall in San Angelo now has a new food stop called Mad Messy located at 4001 Sunset Drive in the former Charleys Philly Steaks space.
Mad Messy offers Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, sandwiches and kid's meals — and it will soon add DoorDash and San Angelo To Go for takeout orders, with hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
San Angelo man Shelton Bailey McDonald, 29, was indicted on six felony counts for a Halloween crash on Oct.
31, 2024 at U.S. 87 and March Road that killed a 10-year-old and another driver — his charges include two counts of manslaughter and four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon — and he remains in Tom Green County Jail without bond.
Angelo State University will host Rambunctious Week from Aug.
20-24—starting with student move-ins at 8 a.m. on Aug. 20 and featuring over 20 events that lead up to fall classes beginning on Aug. 25.
On Monday, a new school zone was activated near Central High School to boost safety for students during peak hours, according to TXDOT.
The zone covers the frontage road on West Houston Harte Expressway near the intersection of Caddo and North Park streets to Mesquite Street — drivers now face a reduced speed limit from 40 mph to 25 mph when the flashing lights are on.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a 10-year transportation plan with over $146 billion to improve road safety and ease congestion across Texas.
The Texas Transportation Commission will adopt the plan on Thursday + key projects will benefit drivers statewide including those in San Angelo.
Today at 8:30 a.m., the San Angelo City Council meets at the McNease Convention Center South Meeting Room to consider the 2025-2026 budget, property tax rates and flood recovery funding+ Council members will review additional agenda items such as contract approvals and zoning changes while allowing time for public comment.
State health officials declared the West Texas measles outbreak over on Monday—no new cases have been reported in 42 days.
The outbreak began in late January in Seminole and spread to over 10 counties, causing 762 cases that mostly affected unvaccinated children with 96 hospitalizations and two deaths.
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.
Just Between Friends San Angelo
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Foster Communications Coliseum Dog Show — Check official website for pricing — A semiannual trade fair featuring children's and maternity products with 120 exhibitors and an expected audience of 25,000.
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