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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, San Angelo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A San Angelo Apostolic Church at 401 S. Bell St. was damaged by fire on Sunday morning when nine fire trucks arrived and no one was hurt—services have been canceled and a GoFundMe campaign has started as investigators look into possible arson and vandalism amid reports of a cultural religious attack. San Angelo Standard-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is hosting a free Family Day on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Education Studio on Love Street—families will enjoy oceanography-inspired STEAM activities, clay projects, a bouncy house, and a free children’s book giveaway. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ Angelo State University will host its Fall Festival of Choirs concert tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Elta Joyce Murphey Auditorium—set inside the Mayer Administration Building—and offer free performances by the Chamber Singers, Glee Club, Treble Chorus and University Chorale, led by Dr. Eric Posada and guest collaborators. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ Angelo State University’s University Theatre opens its fall season on Thursday with the Tony Award–nominated drama 'Twelve Angry Jurors' at the Modular Theatre in the Carr EFA Building. Evening shows run from Oct. 9 to 11 and Oct. 16 to 18 with a 2 p.m. matinee finale on Oct. 19—tickets cost $10 for the general public, $5 for non-ASU students, and free for ASU students. San Angelo LIVE!
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A 430‐megawatt solar farm called Cold Creek Solar will power more than 47,000 homes in Tom Green and Schleicher counties. The project by Doral Renewables will add a 340‐megawatt‐hour battery storage system and create hundreds of local jobs — boosting local infrastructure. San Angelo LIVE!
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Manager Daniel Valenzuela announced his retirement one year in advance at the Oct 7 council meeting and will retire on Oct 31, 2026 — the city council will soon begin the search for his successor with help from a recruiting firm. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ The San Angelo City Council approved several measures on Tuesday, including a $309,050 contract for police surveillance technology, nearly $3 million for fleet vehicle purchases, and a city-run pet adoption program managed by San Angelo Animal Services—each measure passing unanimously. They also renewed weather modification funding, extended the flood disaster declaration by 90 days, and updated board rules to allow alternates—steps that keep essential city operations on track. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ Texas House Rep. James Talarico will hold a rally tomorrow from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the San Angelo Performing Arts Center—Brooks and Bates Theatre to launch his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat, and he aims to build support among working people in his fight against mega-donors. San Angelo Standard-Times
- ➤ City Manager Daniel Valenzuela announced his retirement during Tuesday's City Council meeting and will step down on Oct. 31; city officials said they will soon start the search for his successor—using a recruiting firm and planning a transition process. His decision follows over a decade of service and marks a new chapter for the city. San Angelo Standard-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 12 Angelo State Rams lost 28-14 to UT Permian Basin last weekend and dropped to 4-1 overall. Head Coach Jeff Girsch said the team will fix untimely penalties and a slow start in practice as they prepare to play Texas A&M Kingsville at 7 p.m. on October 11. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ San Angelo ISD announced Tuesday that the Central Bobcats' district football game kickoff times have been moved to 7:30 p.m., starting with Friday’s game against Midland Legacy at San Angelo Stadium. The change replaces the previous 7 p.m. kickoff time used in earlier games this year. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ The Grape Creek Eagles will start district play on the road against the Coahoma Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 on the heels of a three-game winning streak—coach Thiel said the schedule shifted due to a shortage of officials. San Angelo LIVE!
- ➤ After a 28-14 defeat to UT-Permian Basin, the Angelo State Rams remain in the Division II top ten—listed at #10 in one poll and #12 in another—with their next game against Central Washington set for November 1st. Meanwhile, the Texas Longhorns dropped out of the AP top 25 after a loss at Florida while Texas A&M moved to No. 5 and Texas Tech returned to the top ten after a 5-0 start. KWFR
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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.
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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.
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