Good morning, San Angelo! In today’s edition: Restaurant inspection scores, riverfront sculpture arrives, Beatles concert in the dark, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Dining spot report cards: Scores for San Angelo restaurant inspections from Dec. 14-20 were obtained through an open records request, showing how local spots measured up under the Texas Food Establishment Rules — see the Dec. 14-20 scores.

Riverfront art takes shape: San Angelo’s first Concho River Legacy Trail sculpture has arrived, marking a new addition to the trail and offering a glimpse of what the project could bring next — read the full story.

Snowflake Soirée @ Prep Academy Dance Studio San Angelo | Saturday (1/10) at 3:00 PM – Whether your kids are climbing the walls or you want to move again, Prep Academy’s Snowflake Soirée is a free, come and go winter party with cocoa, crafts, mini lessons, and raffles. Meet the instructors, grab a free trial, then enjoy the quiet ride home — see the event listing.

Winter trout update: Texas Parks and Wildlife stocked rainbow trout in the Concho River downtown for the final time in 2025 at Oakes Street Lake. More stockings are planned through Feb. 20 — see where else they’re stocked.

Streetscape upgrades move forward: Phase B of the Chadbourne Street rebuild begins today, kicking off two years of work from Beauregard Avenue to the Loop 306 frontage road. The first closure runs from north of Beauregard Avenue to south of College Avenue through early May 2026. Businesses will remain open and access is maintained. See what’s planned and funded.

Housing market trends update: Tom Green County’s median home listing hit $300,000 in November, up 1% from October. The county’s typical listing was $166 per square foot, and the San Angelo median reached $299,900 — see the full market breakdown.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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🎶 CHS Choir Booster Club Fundraiser @ Jason’s Deli | Tuesday (1/13) at 10:00 AM – If you’re looking for an excuse to eat out and feel virtuous, the CHS Choir Booster Club has you covered. Dine in, to go, pickup, or curbside, drop their name or use code FUND20 online, and 25% goes back to the singers during the window.

🏀 UT Permian Basin at Angelo State: Women’s and Men’s Basketball @ Junell Center/Stephens Arena | Tuesday (1/13) at 5:30 PM – Rams basketball hosts UT Permian Basin for a women’s and men’s doubleheader at the Junell Center, pure West Texas fun. Expect bragging rights on the line, threes raining, and concession-stand queso. Wear blue and gold, bring friends, yell smart, it counts as cardio.

🍽 Ram Club Luncheon @ LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center | Wednesday (1/14) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats lunch with fellow Ram diehards, a hearty plate, and better company. The Ram Club Luncheon is open to everyone, so swap stories, meet the folks who still know the fight song, and leave with a full belly and a few new friends.

❄ TSGRA Winter Meeting @ Bentwood Country Club | Thursday (1/15) at 3:00 PM – Winter evenings call for catching up on sheep and goat news, not doomscrolling. TSGRA is hosting a laid-back meetup with updates, apps, and drinks, and the best part is everyone’s welcome, members or not. Agenda’s coming soon, but the ranch talk is guaranteed.

🎻 Beatles Concert in the Dark @ Secret Location in San Angelo | Thursday (1/15) at 8:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to slow down, this is it. Award-winning musicians Will Taylor and Tony Rogers play Beatles classics mostly in the dark, you set intentions, and your shoulders finally drop. It’s intimate, restorative, and there’s a waitlist, so play nice.

😂 Three Amigos and A White Guy @ Brooks and Bates Theatre | Friday (1/16) at 8:00 PM – Skip doomscrolling and hit the Black Box for Three Amigos and a White Guy, Curtis Hinds’ hometown victory lap. He’s rolling in with Jaro Lopez, Rafael Marin, and Saul Rodriguez, serving up laughs bigger than the stock show, and fewer awkward PTA encounters.

🔮 Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease @ Phat Catz Gaming | Friday (1/16) at 8:00 PM – Calling all lapsed Planeswalkers, we’re heading back to Lorwyn for the first time in 18 years at Phat Catz Gaming. Casual prerelease, six packs, stamped promo, spindown, no netdecking, just you, your luck, and a 40-card brew. Entry is $40, save $5 if you prepay.

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Weather forecast

Today – High: 53°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 18. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 59°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 0 mph.

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