Good morning, San Angelo.

The Peace Ambassadors of West Texas will host a peace vigil on Sept.

11 at City Park—315 E. Twohig—in San Angelo, where Parks and Recreation Director Carl White will speak about forgiveness. The public is invited to join the event to reflect and support peace in the community.

San Angelo State Park will host several outdoor events in September such as a Full Moon Hike on Sept.

6 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and a Sunset Hike on Sept. 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.—the park will also offer weekly Bison and Longhorn Viewing at 9 a.m. along with astronomy programs, a Lunch & Learn on Sept. 17, Deaf Outdoors Day on Sept. 20, and a Suicide Awareness Veterans Ruck on Sept. 27.

A San Angelo man was arrested for pointing a gun at his girlfriend during an argument on Lindenwood Drive—Joshua Anthony Showels, 34, is held on a $285,000 bond.

Corrections officers at Tom Green County Jail reported 15 bookings in the past 24 hours — with charges including burglary of habitation with felony intent, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and a sex offender registration violation, and the jail now holds 426 individuals.

Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton was named the sole finalist for chancellor of the Texas Tech University System after the Board of Regents voted unanimously on Wednesday.

Angelo State President Ronnie Hawkins Jr. congratulated Creighton and said his work in education will help move the system forward—promising a smooth transition.

Angelo State University launched a new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence in The Nexus at Angelo State facility—supported by $5 million in non-formula funding approved by the Texas Legislature over the next two fiscal years—and will expand AI education and research across all academic disciplines with input from faculty, local business owners and outside researchers. The center is set to guide ethical AI practices for future economic growth.

Trooper Dustin Henderson of San Angelo was named North America's top commercial vehicle inspector after receiving the Jimmy K.

Ammons Grand Champion Award at the 2025 North American Inspectors Championship—recognizing his exceptional skill, professionalism, and dedication to road safety.

Texas lawmakers passed new rules on Sept.

3 that ban camp cabins from floodplains and require warning systems to alert campers of emergencies—these measures come after parents' calls following a flood at Camp Mystic and will be sent to the governor for signing.

San Angelo will host the 2025 Texas Vega Washer Pitching Championship on Sept.

27 at Downtown River Bosque during RiverFest—teams will register at 11 a.m. and compete under a double-elimination, 2-out-of-3 format with winners earning custom buckles and cash prizes.

Angelo State University will host its fall Game Day tomorrow with a Ram Jam tailgate party featuring a free concert by local band Gage and the Grease Monkeys, along with football, soccer and volleyball matches at campus venues including LeGrand Stadium and the Junell Center.

The sports events begin at 11 a.m. with volleyball and continue through the day, while fans are encouraged to wear ASU blue for the football game at 6 p.m.—attendees will receive free food, giveaways and wristbands for alcohol access.

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.

Angelo State Rams vs. UT-Permian Basin Falcons Football

1-4 p.m. — LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field — Tickets starting at $22 — Catch the action as the Rams face off against the Falcons in an exciting football showdown.