Good morning, San Angelo.

Immanuel Baptist Church met its goal to cover funeral costs for 12-year-old Rhyder McCray, who died on Aug.

23 after an ATV crash; visitation is Sunday (5–7 p.m. at the church gym on East 14th St.) and his funeral is set for Monday at 10 a.m.

The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce announced Steve Ahlenius will step down as president and CEO Thursday after leading since 2024, and Jeremy Bartz will serve as acting CEO to keep support steady as the board searches for new leadership.

Menard ISD issued a letter Thursday to warn students and parents about a viral social media trend that uses Cat in the Hat images to name people and schools.

Officials are working with police to keep students safe and urge caution when sharing personal details online.

Heavy rain on Thursday dropped dissolved oxygen to 0.3 ppm in the Concho River near Irving Street, stressing and killing fish, TPWD (the state agency) said.

Officials expected oxygen to rise later as sunlight increased photosynthesis.

The Lake View Chiefs defeated Fort Stockton 41-19 Friday night to kick off the 2026 football season—senior QB Chris Alvizo threw three touchdown passes while the defense forced six turnovers.

The team will host the Snyder Tigers Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.

Fort Hays State forced three turnovers on Thursday, Aug.

27 to win 35-14 over the Rams at their home field; the loss extends the Rams' streak to four and they will face ranked Western Colorado on Sept. 3 in Gunnison.

Defending state champion Wall Hawks, with new starters, begin the football season tonight at 7 p.m. at Clayton Weishuhn Field in Wall as they face Canyon West Plains + a top-10 team from Class 4A Division I.

The Central Bobcats held a 14-3 lead at halftime over No. 18-ranked Abilene High in a 2026 game played in San Angelo.

The team scored on both passing and rushing plays and managed a setback after running back Zey Johnson left with a knee injury.