Good morning, San Angelo.

San Angelo Medical Assistant School will open its new campus in September—located at 3180 Executive Dr, Ste.

102—to offer accelerated hands-on training for future medical assistants. The first class will begin Saturday, Sept. 27 as students gain both clinical and administrative skills.

A proposed 200-mile transmission line led by LCRA TSC and Oncor is drawing strong criticism from residents, environmental groups, and officials who say it will harm the fragile San Saba River — local landowners worry that the planned steel towers and wide easements may worsen erosion and flooding if the project is approved for construction before 2030.

Texas’ Parents’ Bill of Rights took effect on September 1 when Governor Greg Abbott signed the law—it bans DEI hiring and makes sex education opt-in.

The law was passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session and is one of several measures to boost parental rights in schools.

San Angelo high school football fans see district standings set ahead of Week 2 as many teams earned records of one to zero or zero to one in last week’s games — including local San Angelo TLCA.

This week, match-ups such as Amarillo High at Central and Canyon at Andrews will shift the standings as teams prepare to compete.

Last week’s high school football in West Texas showcased thrilling action as San Angelo Lake View won a close game against Fort Stockton after Kentrell Johnson’s 95‐yard interception return—Junction’s Eagles dominated Goldthwaite and Ozona’s Christian Villarreal rushed for 371 yards and 7 TDs. Sonora’s defense posted a shutout win and the TLCA Eagles improved in a close loss, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

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.

40th Anniversary Celebration Lunch

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Bentwood Country Club & Estates — $25 per person — Celebrate four decades of JPW Learning Center with a delightful lunch and community spirit.