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Rise and shine, San Angelo!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Great American Crooners tour, Nikki Felcman’s fresh-milled loaves, and a short film festival + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around San Angelo protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
National tour arrives in San Angelo: Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Great American Crooners plays Brooks & Bates Theater today at 7:30 p.m., featuring Benny Benack III, Robbie Lee, Shenel Johns, and classics honoring Sinatra, Bennett, Darin — read the full story.
Nikki Felcman’s fresh-milled loaves: The Hive, a new cafe in Wall, has opened doors as a community gathering spot with coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches. It’s open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed weekends — read the full story.
Showcase your mini masterpiece: Tom Green County Library will host a short film festival April 14 at the North Angelo Branch. Submissions are open through April 2 for two minute films for all ages — get submission rules and dates.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Stitch your week happy: If your fabric stash needs a refresh, Quilting Quarters has bolts for days, friendly help, and a full BERNINA lineup. Browse classes, get your machine tuned by a certified tech, or drop off a quilt for longarm magic. Consider it an easy local win.
Pie, steaks, and nostalgia: At Dun Bar Motel and Restaurant, find scratch-made pies, Texas-sized chicken fried steak, crisp-fried catfish, and classic burgers, alongside daily specials that feel like a hug from the kitchen. Reliable, no-fuss comfort food that tastes like home, served with a wink and plenty of seconds.
Boba with substance: Sneak Rice Food & Boba brings Vietnamese comfort without the fuss, from Vietnamese egg cream coffee and fresh milk teas to simple, satisfying rice plates. It’s the low-key stop that fits between errands yet still feels like a treat, casual enough to drop in and crave-worthy enough to remember.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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🐔 Dine Out to Give Back @ Chick-fil-A Bryant Blvd. & 23rd St | Tuesday (3/10) at 11:00 AM – Lunch at the Bryant Blvd and 23rd Chick-fil-A means waffle fries with a side of good deeds. Order through the Chick-fil-A app, select “support community care event,” and 15% goes to West Texas Rehab. Easy philanthropy, zero bake sale, plenty of nuggets.
🦁 Concho Pearl Lions Club Fundraiser @ Jason’s Deli | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – Skip cooking and help the Concho Pearl Lions Club, just mention them when you order and 25% goes their way. Dine in, to go, pickup, or curbside all count, and online orders use code FUND20. For once, your takeout habit buys glasses, not extra napkins.
👶 Car Seat Checkup @ TxDOT San Angelo District | Thursday (3/12) at 5:00 PM – Think you nailed that car seat install? Let certified CPSTs in San Angelo check it for free, and help you pick the right seat. Bring your owner’s manual, car seat booklet, and questions, or just swing by. Open to all, no appointment, safer rides home.
🎨 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.
🎉 Downtown Spring Block Party @ Zero One Restaurant & Brewery | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Downtown is throwing its Spring Block Party, which means 40-plus local vendors, food trucks, live music, face paint for the kids, and adoptable dogs stealing the show. Bring your crew, leave the to-do list, and call it cardio, culture, and supporting local, all in one.
🎨 Value Studies with Color @ The Chicken Farm Art Center | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Everything looking a bit beige lately? Head to the Creative Coop for a color-forward value study with Crystal Goodman, a guided dive into how light and dark build depth, contrast, and strong compositions, then have fun pushing color. $60, supplies included, limited spots.
🏆 3rd Annual Oscar’s Watch Party @ Phat Catz Gaming | Sunday (3/15) at 5:00 PM – Skip the couch and join the 3rd Annual Oscar’s Watch Party, where you can strut a red carpet, sip something decent, and actually hear the acceptance speeches. Come for the food and drinks, stay to judge outfits, predict upsets, and practice your gracious loser face.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 San Angelo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 80°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 4%
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 78%
Rain showers before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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