Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
Good morning, San Angelo.
Jason Farmer, a San Angelo man, camped on the EQ Channel near Twin Buttes for nearly a week until he rescued a stray dog he calls Choochi—he said he would not leave until the dog was safe.
Odessa Police arrested 26-year-old Nathaniel Childress on Aug.
29 at 2:41 a.m. during a directed patrol in the Oakwood and JBS Parkway area when officers stopped his vehicle for missing headlights—finding him in possession of multiple stolen firearms from San Angelo and noting that further charges may follow as investigations continue with San Angelo Police.
Angelo State University Planetarium released its fall 2025 schedule featuring 15 full-dome public astronomy shows starting Wednesday at the Vincent Building at 2333 Vanderventer St, with weekly shows on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. through Dec.
4—its season includes a November 40th Anniversary Celebration and multiple Season of Light programs with adult admission at $3 and $2 for children while ASU students, faculty and staff attend for free.
San Angelo city offices will close Monday, Sept 1 for Labor Day and reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m.—trash pickup continues while the landfill is closed today.
The Municipal Pool stays open through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. and Fort Concho offers self-guided tours Monday from 9 a.m. with set admission fees.
Lake View football fans at San Angelo Stadium faced a lightning delay just before the scheduled 7 p.m. kickoff; by 7:15 p.m. fans returned and players resumed warming up with a revised kickoff expected at 7:30 p.m. If conditions do not improve, the game may be moved or canceled.
The Lake View Chiefs opened their football season with a 42-7 win over Fort Stockton at San Angelo Stadium on Friday—junior quarterback Chris Alvizo threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns, snapping a six-game losing streak.
They will play Snyder and Lamesa next before returning home to face Lubbock High on Sept. 19.
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.
River Fest 2025
8 AM – 10 PM — The Bosque along the Concho River — Free admission — Celebrate family-friendly fun with activities, live music, and delicious food trucks.
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