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It’s Friday, San Angelo! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Who’s Live Anyway?, 10th Annual Brews Ewes & BBQ Cook-off, and gold and silver’s hot streak + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Help for complex health needs: A comprehensive guide for San Angelo families explains what nursing homes offer, including 24-hour care, medication management, and therapy services, plus tips to compare options and choose the right fit — get tips to compare options.

New era for local amenities: San Angelo’s Parks and Recreation Director Carl White announced his retirement on February 23, marking a big change for city parks, pools, and rec programs many families use — read the full story.

Music returns to longtime venue: Buffalo Social Club’s 2026 band lineup is set for the Lone River Stage, with Texas country shows during the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo in April, announced on Facebook — check out the full lineup.

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.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Shop art to support artists
• Shop unique vendors with live entertainment
• Dine at Sonic, support WTX Hawks 11U
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Plant‑fueled pick‑me‑up: Craving something fresh without firing up the stove? Smoothie Bae serves acai and green bowls, bright juices, and smoothies that make weekday resets effortless. For those “I should eat plants today” moods, it’s all flavor, zero fuss.

Swap stories with your shelves: Morning Jay Antiques & Gifts brims with vintage decor, quirky collectibles, and giftable finds, perfect for refreshing a corner or adding a little history. You might stop in ‘just to look’ and leave with a conversation piece that feels like it’s always belonged.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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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.

🍔 Annual Burger Fundraiser @ Boswell’s | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Take a night off from the kitchen and let the crew flip patties at the annual burger fundraiser. Eat a burger, catch up with neighbors you wave to at red lights, and feel saintly about supporting a good cause. No dishes, just fellowship.

🐾 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.

🥂 2026 MFHF 25th Anniversary Gala @ McNease Convention Center | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – A silver anniversary gala is brewing for MFHF, the kind of night where we swap fleece for finery and pretend we do this every weekend. Details are coming, but expect polished glasses, generous toasts, and a solid excuse to support something that actually matters.

🎭 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.

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
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 San Angelo report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 85°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 16%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 83%

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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