Good morning, San Angelo.

Channel catfish were restocked into Oakes Street Lake (396 S.

Irving St.) on Friday, Sept. 4 as part of TPWD’s Neighborhood Fishin’ program that offers local anglers several spots along the Concho River; the regular stockings, paused in August due to heat, will continue every two weeks until the end of October.

TxDOT announced that two westbound Loop 306 ramps — one from Knickerbocker Road and one to College Hills Boulevard — will close Tuesday, Sept.

8 for a roadway expansion projected to finish in winter 2026-27. Motorists are advised to plan ahead for delays.

Officials reported that work at the Harris Avenue intersection on Chadbourne Street remains on schedule for completion the week of Sept.

21; three of four crosswalks are complete and southbound traffic is allowed with caution as crews finalize star work and traffic markings.

The 2026-27 hunting season began on Sept.

1 with new regulations including digital licenses and extended doe day periods in select counties (rules updated to improve enforcement and safety). Hunters are advised to review seasonal dates and requirements on the TPWD website or Outdoor Annual app.

Texas Game Wardens will patrol local waterways this Labor Day weekend to remind boaters to wear life jackets, avoid alcohol, and obey safety rules; the agency cites past holiday incidents to urge caution.

The Water Valley Wildcats upset the top-ranked Rankin Red Devils 93-90 Friday night at Diddle Young Field.

Officials will update stats today with more details.

The Angelo State Rams lost 23+21 after a late comeback fell short against No. 11 Western Colorado on Thursday.

They will host West Texas A&M on Saturday, Sept. 19 as they seek to rebound.

The San Angelo TLCA Eagles ended a 23-game losing streak Friday night by beating Abilene TLCA 67-20 at Lake View Stadium (their first win since 2023).

They will host the Winters Blizzards next week.

On COVER1, Paul Harris and James Bouligny covered high school football, noting Wall's win over La Joya on Thursday, Central facing Mansfield Lake Ridge in the Metroplex, Lake View playing the Snyder Tigers at San Angelo Stadium, and county teams Water Valley Wildcats and Eagle Bowl competitors clashing.

The Lake View Chiefs began their home opener at San Angelo Stadium on Friday with an early 35-0 lead, scoring five touchdowns including three by Andrew Young (6-foot-4 sophomore) who gained 94 yards in the first half.

The game remains in progress as they take on Snyder.