Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, San Angelo.
Hippie Hysteria, located at 109 S Chadbourne St. in downtown San Angelo, now houses 50 small businesses that lease space to sell items like art, clothes, vintage pieces and Labubus—owner Sabrina Acosta opened the store to help local entrepreneurs grow their brands.
The shop is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and will hold its first monthly event, Haunted Hysteria, on Oct. 19.
Fort Concho is hosting three Halloween events this month — Fort Concho After Dark starts this Friday and Saturday at the Barracks 1 Visitor Center where guests pick up maps and hear historical stories, a murder mystery event runs on Oct.
17-18 with clue-based tours, and a House of Horrors is set for Oct. 24-25 at Burgess with tickets at $12 for general admission and discounts for members and young children.
Ricky Chilton is a country music artist from Miami, TX who mixes funny lyrics & catchy tunes to refresh the sound of country music.
His new single mentions a bank robbery at Bank & Trust though he denies any connection, and he will tour Texas in summer 2026 with a possible stop in San Angelo.
TxDOT reported that 773 people died in pedestrian-related crashes in 2024 and urges drivers to use extra care during low light hours.
The department issues this reminder during Pedestrian Safety Month—hoping to prevent future tragedies.
Goodfellow Air Force Base announced updated gate hours — effective today — to improve traffic flow and security during peak commuting times.
Personnel and visitors must use the North Gate open 24 hours, the South Gate for outbound traffic from 3 to 5 p.m., the South Crash Gate for inbound traffic from 5 to 8 a.m., and the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Area and Visitor Control Center on weekdays.
Hemp license holders in Texas are banned from selling consumable hemp products to anyone under 21 after Health and Human Services Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young approved an emergency rule Friday — the ban follows Governor Greg Abbott's executive order tightening THC and CBD regulations and violations may lead to license revocation.
Local high school football standings for Week 7 are listed with scheduled matchups in districts such as District 2—6A and District 3—4A Division I.
The report provides last week’s scores and details future games as teams prepare so local fans can follow the season.
On Oct 6, the Wall Hawks beat Idalou 35-21 as Landon York passed for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and they improved to 6-0 ahead of a district game against Merkel.
Grape Creek won its third game in a row with a 49-12 win over TLCA and #2 Water Valley kept its streak alive with a 68-20 blowout of Rankin—showing strong early season play.
Wall High School senior Kellan Oliver has committed to play baseball at Odessa College—he starred as an outfielder during the state championship run and also plays as a receiver on the football team.
Texas Football released the Week 7 high school state rankings today—showing team positions for upcoming games across Texas.
UTPB beat Angelo State 28-14 in a top ten game that ended the Rams’ 14-game conference winning streak and saw their offense held to 252 yards—penalties allowed UTPB to score two touchdowns.
Angelo State is 4-1 and will face Texas AM Kingsville this Saturday.
The Texas Girls Coaches Association released this week's state rankings for high school volleyball teams—from 1A to 6A—with three Tom Green County schools appearing on the list.
SATLCA Girls Varsity Volleyball Match
7 p.m. — Wall High School — Admission per school policy — Catch the exciting showdown as SATLCA takes on Wall in this thrilling volleyball match.
Midwestern State Mustangs vs Angelo State Rams Football
1-4 p.m. — LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field — $15 for general admission, free with student ID — Cheer on the Rams as they face Midwestern State and enjoy the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen at halftime.
Vegas McGraw - Tribute to Tim McGraw
7-11 p.m. — Murphey Performance Hall — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of country music with a tribute to the legendary Tim McGraw.
Daylight Frights: The Great Library Halloween Gathering
1-4 p.m. — Porter Henderson Library — Free — Enjoy a ghoulish gathering with spooky activities and snacks.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
11 a.m.-9 p.m. — 16 E Ave A, San Angelo, TX — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos with art, culture, and community festivities.
Night at the Museum: Constructed Landscapes Opening
5-8 p.m. — ASU Mayer Museum — Free entry — Celebrate student success with family-friendly activities and the opening of Anthony Wright's abstract sculpture exhibition.
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