Happy weekend, San Angelo! In today’s happening-today edition: ASU’s ninth straight honor, classroom phone ban results, and Cactus Market Days + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Recognizing a lasting achievement: Angelo State University was named a College of Distinction for the ninth straight year on Thursday, reinforcing ASU’s momentum in San Angelo and celebrating sustained excellence -- celebrate ASU’s streak.
A quieter classroom shift: San Angelo ISD says classroom distractions fell in year one of Texas’s cell phone ban, with phones put away all day. Superintendent Christopher Moran expects lasting benefits -- see the phone ban results.
Local roads face disruptions: Lane closures on Knickerbocker begin Monday, June 22. Drivers in San Angelo should expect delays and shifting traffic, consider alternate routes during the work to keep commutes moving -- see the lane closure plan.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Lakeside reset, anyone?: Between the extra-wide 40x70 pads, full hookups with 30/50 amp, fast park-wide WiFi, and trails that start right outside the gate, Lakeview Rv park San Angelo tx makes an easy home base for a quick sanity-saving change of scenery without leaving the Concho Valley.
San Angelo swing fix: Quicksand Golf Course sprawls along the Concho River with generous fairways, mischievous bunkers and just enough water to keep your focus honest. Sneak in a local round that feels like a mini escape, then decompress with a bite from the clubhouse and pretend your triple bogey never happened.
Seafood craving solved: When you want something beyond the usual drive-thru rotation, The Wharf Restaurant and Tavern hits the spot with unfussy seafood, solid steaks, and trusty baked potatoes, plus beer and wine to keep spirits up. A low-key, no-fuss upgrade to your week that tastes like you planned ahead.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Suez Shrine & Motorhead Social Club 2026 Car Show @ Suez Shrine | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Fire up your inner gearhead and roll over to the Suez Shrine and Motorhead Social Club car show, the annual excuse to ogle chrome, swap stories, and let the V8s do the small talk. Expect dads with detailing towels, shade tents, and nostalgic horsepower.
🌵 Cactus Market Days @ Parking Lot at 17 E Twohig Ave | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Cactus Market Days is serving up local flavor with candles, leather goods, metal art, jewelry, woodwork, crochet, and enough birdhouses to make the sparrows file a complaint. Wander, snack, and nod along to live entertainment all day, then pretend it counts as cardio.
👨 Family Day: Sketch a Wave! @ San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Patio-melting temps call for creative shade, and the museum’s breezeway downtown delivers with Family Day: Sketch a Wave. Kids and grown-ups can dive into hands-on art, free clay at Concho Clay Studio, and a judged chalk art throwdown with prizes, all free, no signup.
🪟 Stained Glass Class: Succulent @ The Chicken Farm Art Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Finally, a succulent you cannot kill. This two-part stained glass workshop at the Chicken Farm Art Center walks you through cutting, foiling, and soldering, with all materials, patient guidance, and small-group vibes, so you leave with real skills and a shiny little masterpiece.
🎶 Mykel Martin @ English Newsom Cellars | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – If your idea of a perfect evening is sipping a solid Texas pour while someone with actual talent handles the playlist, Mykel Martin at English Newsom Cellars is your move. Expect smooth vocals, clinking glasses, and conversation you will actually hear, not endure.
👨 Father’s Day Celebration @ San Angelo KOA Holiday | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Father's Day morning means one thing around here, pancakes and dad jokes. On June 21 from 9 to 10 a.m., a quick, syrupy breakfast doubles as a gift, no wrapping, no reservations, just quality time, hot coffee, and bragging rights for whoever flips the best.
🎉 June Pokemon Mid-Year Celebration @ Phat Catz Gaming | Sunday (6/21) – Nothing beats a mid-year Pokémon bash with no Leagues, no Cups, no judge calls. With Worlds around the corner, it is all vibes and victory laps, so bring your best trades, your inside jokes, and the kid who still lives in you. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The San Angelo report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 12%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 97°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 0%
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