Good morning, San Angelo.

San Angelo ISD trustees met at 5:45 p.m. Monday at the Administration Building Board Room at 1621 University Ave. as they reviewed the proposed 2026-27 budget, tax rates, and employee compensation plan, with additional agenda items and public comments scheduled.

Health officials confirmed that a bat carrying rabies was identified on Monday, Aug.

24 at Bentwood Country Club + animal health experts are reviewing the case for further updates.

Dave Campbell's Texas Football published preseason state rankings for high school football heading into Week 1, spanning Classes 6A1 through 1A Division II.

The rankings include teams from San Angelo + others, setting the tone for a competitive season.

Texas college football returns as 13 FBS teams open their season with games scheduled from Aug.

29 to Sept. 7. Highlights include a Sept. 5 contest in Austin and TCU's match in Dublin — a unique international kickoff for Texas fans statewide.

Eden Bulldogs start the 2026 season with new head coach Aaron Maxwell and mostly young players.

They will open with an away game at Paint Rock on Friday, Aug. 28 and then host Rochelle on Sept. 11 — Maxwell remains hopeful despite limited senior leadership.

Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists project near record numbers of mourning and white-winged doves as the statewide season opens Sept.

1 following federal regulation changes that let the South Zone mirror the North and Central Zones, and hunters are reminded to bring water and proper licenses amid early season heat.

The Paint Rock Indians football team is preparing for the season that starts Friday, Aug.

28 at home against Eden while head coach Don Gibson and his returning players look ready to challenge expectations in District 7—1A Division I. They aim to make the playoffs if they stay healthy.