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Hi San Angelo, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Brews Ewes & BBQ cook-off, a snake-avoidance clinic, and Who’s Live Anyway? + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Honoring a legacy of learning: San Angelo’s Dunbar Library, founded in 1899 and opened in 1904, celebrates African American history with more than 17,000 books, journals, and artifacts preserving stories that still shape our city — read the full story.

Protect your pup this season: Snake bites are up, and Lonesome Dove Hunting Club will hold a snake-avoidance clinic April 4 at the San Angelo 4-H Building. Dogs 6 months and older welcome — get all the details.

Grid modernization faces scrutiny: Oncor has proposed a 765-kV West Texas transmission project spanning 200 miles, while landowners are voicing concerns about property values and the environment as regulators consider the final route — get details on the proposal.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Eat at Chick-fil-A for West Texas Rehab
• Support San Angelo Elite 2015 Boys
• Shop art to support artists
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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🫶 We got your back

Burger night upgrade: Craving a legit burger this week? The Grill is serving a Classic Burger, Texas Burger, and New Mexico Patty Melt that deliver. An easy weeknight win, big flavor, zero fuss… satisfying without turning dinner into a production.

Swap wheels for strikes: With roller rink options tapped out, Stadium Lanes is your low-stress, high-fun fallback, all easy laughs, shiny lanes, and just enough friendly competition to make midweek feel special. A few friends and laced-up rentals set the scene, and the pins do the talking while monotony slides.

Art you can feel: Whether you’re craving a quick hit of color or a slow wander, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts stays fresh with rotating exhibits, community happenings, and a rooftop Concho River view, perfect for a midweek reset or a low-key weekend.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 San Angelo for grown ups

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🖼 First Saturday Art Market @ Kaleido Lab | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – First Saturday at The Farm is a mixed-media playground, with collage, assemblage, and found objects turned into art. Park the kids in the Kids’ Coop, chat up artists, then victory lap with music and brunch at Roots. Free, family-friendly, and yes, technically shopping.

🍻 10th Annual Brews Ewes & BBQ Cook-off @ Bart DeWitt Park | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Downtown’s firing up the pits along the Concho, with brisket, ribs, chicken, and the World Championship Lamb Cook-off proving ewes do belong at a barbecue. Bring the crew, sip a cold one, let kids compete, browse vendors, and feel smug supporting downtown, free admission.

🏆 San Angelo Saints’ Sports Fair @ Word of Life Assembly | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Swing by the San Angelo Saints’ Sports Fair and see what our homeschool athletes are building, with less sideline drama and more community. Register a kid, meet families and coaches, ask nosy questions, or just cheer on the cause. Low pressure, high fives, actual humans.

🐾 2026 FurBall @ Fort Concho Stables | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Dress up, laugh a bit, sip something decent, and dance a little, all while raising money for animals in need. Tickets are $60, which is cheaper than dinner and a lecture, and yes, it’s a solid date night. Tables and sponsorships are up for grabs.

💃 Bid and Boogie 2026 @ Next Level Grill | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Whether you can still do the Hustle or just sway politely, bring your bidding chops and boogie shoes for Bid and Boogie 2026 with LeFreakUSA. Nab auction wins, relive the glitter era, and feel good knowing it backs the SA Schools Foundation.

🎭 Who’s Live Anyway? @ The Elta Joyce Murphey Performance Hall | Sunday (3/8) at 7:30 PM – Remember shouting suggestions at Whose Line from your couch? Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray are winging 90 minutes of improv and songs, with Laura Hall at the keys, and you, your ideas, and maybe your stage debut. PG-13, obviously.

🎨 Artists for Artists Show and Sale @ San Angelo Performing Arts Center | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats buying art that funds more art. Hit the annual Artists for Artists Show and Sale, the Art in Uncommon Places fundraiser presented by Coraline Castle, hosted by San Angelo Performing Arts Center. Wear your artsy cocktail attire, sip, browse, and upgrade those walls.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 Jesse Joe & the 96ers @ Arc Light Bar & Grill at the Clarion – 9:00 PM
• 3/7 Bid and Boogie 2026 @ Next Level Grill – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 David Adam Byrnes @ Arc Light Bar & Grill – 9:00 PM
• 3/8 Who’s Live Anyway? @ The Elta Joyce Murphey Performance Hall – 7:30 PM
• 3/8 Great American Crooners @ Brooks & Bates Theatre – 7:30 PM
• 3/12 Faure Requiem @ Murphey Performance Hall – 7:00 PM
• 3/13 Tylor & The Train Robbers @ Arc Light Sports Bar & Grill – 9:00 AM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 San Angelo report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 83°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 35%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 19%

A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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