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Good morning San Angelo! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a San Angelo nonprofit just honored Congressman August Pfluger
  • What the new $15 San Angelo street fee means for your bill
  • How much you're actually allowed to water in San Angelo now

Also on today's calendar: Colors of Autumn Market.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 75.
  • Saturday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 103 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Congressman Pfluger Visits West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Receives Award (sanangelolive.com) — Congressman August Pfluger recently visited the West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind's San Angelo location, recognizing its role in providing jobs and independence for residents with visual impairments. During the visit, he received the AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award and praised the organization's impact on the local community and his commitment to supporting policies that help Texans with disabilities.
   

2. San Angelo Council OKs $15 Street Fee on First Reading, 4-3 (sanangelolive.com) — San Angelo residents could soon see a new $15 monthly street fee added to their city water bills, after the City Council narrowly approved the charge on first reading. The fee, which still needs a second vote, would fund street and sidewalk maintenance and charge businesses on a tiered scale, while some council members question fairness and potential legal risks.
   

3. Conservation rules allow one inch of watering per week (conchovalleyhomepage.com) — San Angelo officials say current conservation rules allow residents about one inch of outdoor watering per week, based on the city's roughly 35-month surface water supply. Water Utilities Director John Kaufman stresses the area's drought-prone climate and notes that from November through March, standard restrictions tighten to just one watering day every seven days.
   

4. Angelo State University makes best colleges list (gosanangelo.com) — Angelo State University in San Angelo has again been named one of The Princeton Review's "Best 392 Colleges," marking 18 straight years of national recognition. University and system leaders say the honor reflects strong academics, supportive faculty and staff, and a campus experience that prepares ASU students for successful careers and community impact.
   

5. VIDEO: Central Bobcats taking last week's loss as an early-season learning experience (conchovalleyhomepage.com) — Central High's Bobcats are quickly regrouping in San Angelo after last week's road loss, turning the setback into motivation during practice. They'll host longtime rival Abilene Cooper for homecoming at San Angelo Stadium this Friday at 7 p.m., and coaches say facing strong early opponents should pay off as the season progresses.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Angelo

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★ Featured events ★

    Monday September 21
  • Abra Cadabra →
    Murphey Performance Hall, 72 W College Ave, San Angelo
    7:00 pm

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Other local events
    Friday September 11
  • Stargazing Night
    San Angelo State Park SanAngeloStatePark Map&Directions
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Colors of Autumn Market →
    First Financial Pavilion, 4400 Grape Creek Rd, San Angelo
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi community, I have 3 kittens around 1-3 weeks old.
    I have some formula for them and some bottles to feed them. If you're interested in helping out or taking one let me know and I can provide further… (Nextdoor Santa Rita)
  • This is the only good video or pic I have of her but if anyone has seen our pup her name is daisy she has a black collar with stars on it.
    Please let me know. We live in the belaire area (Nextdoor Belaire)
  • Shannon Medical Center posted a job opening for Grant Writer in San Angelo. Apply here.
  • NE Property Management posted a job opening for Groundskeeper or Porter in San Angelo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Angelo here.

Ok San Angelo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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