Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, San Angelo.
Meals For The Elderly honored its 2025 Community Champions during a Thursday morning event at its San Angelo offices where local leaders were recognized for supporting homebound seniors.
The ceremony also paid a special tribute to the late Laura Lee Lewis with a commemorative tile on the memorial wall—marking her lasting impact in the community.
A house fire on the 500 block of Archer Street near Veck Street broke out around 12:30 p.m. Thursday as San Angelo firefighters battled the heavy flames from multiple angles—neighbors reported possible small explosions from propane tanks while no injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
Magician and comedian Justin Willman will perform in San Angelo on September 19 at 7 p.m. at the San Angelo Performing Arts Center—tickets start at $29.50 online for his 'One for the Ages' tour featuring new material.
San Angelo’s Taste of San Angelo will mark its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, Sept.
9 at Spur Arena — a long-standing event that will feature samples from more than 30 local vendors, a live cake-decorating contest, and VIP options starting at 6 p.m. Ticket sales will support local industry programs and hospitality education as food lovers from the Concho Valley gather.
A true crime and wine event will take place at Christoval Vineyards on Aug.
30 from 6:30-8 p.m. as veteran police officer John Matthews shares his firsthand account of capturing Dallas’ notorious Eyeball Killer—tickets cost $50 and include one glass of wine.
The 17th Training Wing at Goodfellow Air Force Base has issued a final call for local community leaders to apply for its 2025-2026 Honorary Commander Program before Aug.
29. The yearlong program will begin with an induction ceremony in November and offer participants an inside look at the base’s mission — including intelligence, surveillance and fire protection operations.
San Angelo Rep. Drew Darby's bill passed the Texas House yesterday and now requires youth camps to develop flood emergency plans after 27 girls died during the Camp Mystic flood.
The law bars licensing for camps with cabins in a one hundred year floodplain— it also imposes civil penalties for noncompliance.
San Angelo Central's Lady Cats want to win a third straight title at the Nita Vannoy Memorial Volleyball Tournament this weekend on their home court when they face Grape Creek at 2 p.m. Friday — the coach said the small team will use strong defense to beat 26 other challengers in the tournament’s 48th year.
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.
Angelo State Rams vs. Western New Mexico Mustangs
6:00 – 7:30 PM — LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field — Ticket prices vary — Witness the thrilling clash between the Rams and Mustangs in a live football showdown.
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