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Welcome

To San Angelo

Tricia Peterson Vice President of Events & Fundraising Caroline Drain Director of Marketing & Communications Asher Rogers Director of Member Relations Jesenia Rodriguez Manager of Young Professionals & Events Teri Turner Office Manager

DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION STAFF

City of San Angelo

Dr. Flor Leos, Chair

San Angelo Chamber of Commerce

It is with great pride and enthusiasm I welcome you to San Angelo. Our city has long been known as a shining gem in the heart of West Texas, and I am thrilled to share and celebrate the qualities that make San Angelo such a remarkable place to live, work and visit.

San Angelo Is more than just a city; it is a community brimming with opportunity. Our vibrant economy is as diverse as our residents, fueled by industries ranging from agriculture and energy to healthcare, education and the arts. As regional a regional retail hub, San Angelo offers an array of shopping, dining and entertainment options that draw visitors from across the state.

But what truly sets San Angelo apart is its exceptional quality of life. Our scenic Concho River historic downtown, and numerous parks and trails create an inviting environment for families and individuals alike.

With affordable housing and costs of living, San Angelo remains a place where possibilities are expansive as the West Texas skies.

This magazine is a reflection of everything that makes San Angelo special – its people, its progress and its promise. Whether you are a long-time resident or discovering our city for the first time, I invite you to explore, engage and experience all that San Angelo has to offer.

On behalf of our community, thank you for joining us on this journey. May you see and experience the pride we feel in our city and get a sense of our brighter future.

As Chair of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, it is with great pride that I share with you why San Angelo is an exceptional place to do business, raise a family, and pursue your dreams.

San Angelo is a dynamic and thriving community that combines a pro-business environment with an outstanding quality of life. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a growing company, or a family looking for a welcoming place to call home, San Angelo offers endless opportunities for success.

Our city is known for its friendly, tight-knit community and its commitment to fostering economic growth and innovation. We offer a range of resources to support businesses at every stage—from startups to established enterprises—making it a place where you can build, expand, and flourish.

In San Angelo, you will find an ideal blend of affordable living, excellent schools, and recreational opportunities, all set against a backdrop of beautiful natural landscapes.

We are proud to offer the perfect environment to live, work, and grow.

San Angelo is not just a place to do business; it’s a place to build your future.

We invite you to invest in our community and experience the benefits of living and working in a city that’s growing with purpose and promise. This is where businesses thrive, families flourish, and dreams become reality.

We look forward to seeing you here.

Jasmyne Harris Director of Marketing

Brenda Gunter, Mayor

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Jeremy Bartz Vice President Jonna Gaddy Director of Sales Linda Burdell Visitor Center Manager Jim King Customer Service Representative

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF Michael Looney Vice President Mike Berry Manager of Research and Intelligence

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San Angelo is in the Concho Valley, a region of Texas between the Permian Basin to the northwest, Chihuahuan Desert to the southwest, Osage Plains to the northeast and Central Texas to the southeast. This geographical crossroads – plus the confluence of the three branches of the Concho River – has created a unique and special place in North America.

Visual Arts Capital of Texas until 2031

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The arts have been a part of San Angelo’s history for decades, and for the next 6 years San Angelo holds the designation of the Visual Arts Capital of Texas. With more than 250 sculptures and statues at parks, corporations, and educational institutions in our city, the visual arts play a large role in improving the quality of life for our citizens through the beautification of our city. After speaking with artists across San Angelo one thing reigns true; that art is a part of the city, both its past and its future.

Awards Winners:

top 10 True Western Town for the 6th year in a row

Winners are selected on criteria demonstrating how each town has preserved its history through old buildings, museums and other institutions, events and promotions of historic resources.

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Certified Music Friendly Community since 2019

Participation in this program provides a network for fostering music industry development, and shows industry professionals that San Angelo is serious about attracting and developing music industry growth.

Best Visitor Center & Best Destination for Arts & Culture

Certified Film Friendly Community since 2018

The Texas Film Commission’s Film Friendly Program trains municipal leaders about the film production process and how to generate economic development by facilitating filming requests.

HISTORY

LUBBOCK: 180 mi.

CONCHO RIVER Lake NASWORTHY Twin Butte Reservoir

AUSTIN: 200 mi.

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San Angelo was established across the river from historic Fort Concho, an outpost established in 1867 that served as headquarters for the 4th and 10th Cavalry and 16th Infantry. The fort was home to cavalry, infantry, and the famous Black Cavalry, also known as Buffalo Soldiers by Indigenous Americans. The settlement was originally named “Santa Angela” in honor of Carolina Angela de la Garza DeWitt, the deceased wife of the city’s founder Bart J. DeWitt, a merchant and businessman. The name was later changed to San Angelo.

After being designated as the Tom Green County seat, the town grew quickly in the 1880s, aided by being on the route of newly constructed railroads. It became a central transportation hub for the region. The Santa Fe Railroad arrived in 1888 and the Kansas City, Mexico, and Orient Railway in 1909.

The discovery of oil and gas, the influx of light manufacturing, the development of a communications center, the establishment and growth of Angelo State University, and the growth of the medical community provided diversification to a growing community. Today, this city of 100,000 is the trade and services hub of a 13-county area, supported by agriculture, manufacturing, education, business and health services, military, tourism, and retirement.

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The 411 Business Services BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER 69 N. Chadbourne • San Angelo, TX 76903 325-653-7197 DOWNTOWN SAN ANGELO 24 W. Concho Ave. • San Angelo, TX 76903 325-653-4392 GOODWILL WEST TX CAREER CENTER 2301 Sherwood Way • San Angelo TX 76901 CVT Bus Route #5 325-703-6811 SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 418 W. Ave. B • San Angelo, TX 76903 325-655-4136 SAN ANGELO CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 418 W. Ave. B • San Angelo, TX 76903 325-655-4136 SAN ANGELO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 69 N. Chadbourne St. • San Angelo, TX 76903 325-653-7197

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MCNEASE CONVENTION CENTER 501 Rio Concho Dr.• San Angelo, TX 76903 325-653-9577 MUNICIPAL COURT 110 S. Emerick • San Angelo, TX 76903 325-657-4371 County Services APPRAISAL DISTRICT 2302 Pulliam St. • San Angelo, TX 76905 325-658-5575 LIBRARY SYSTEM North Branch: 3001 N. Chadbourne St. San Angelo, TX 76903 325-653-8412

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LAKE POLICE DIVISION 8485 Hanger Rd. • San Angelo, TX 76904 325-481-2617 SAN ANGELO POLICE DEPARTMENT 401 E. Beauregard Ave. • San Angelo, TX 76903 325-657-4498 SAPD COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING 505 S. Chadbourne • San Angelo, TX 76903 325-657-4331 SAPD TRAINING ACADEMY OFFICE 3733 F.M. Hwy. 584 • San Angelo, TX 76904 325-481-2618 PUBLIC ART 200% - WOOL MONUMENT 1322 S. Bryant Blvd. • San Angelo, TX 76903

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ASU Planetarium

The ASU Planetarium contains a distinctive combination of a large, tilted dome theater as well as a Sci-Dome HD digital projector that is capable of projecting more than 500 million stars and celestial objects. The Planetarium is used as a multimedia immersive classroom for astronomy, physical science and geology courses as well as classes taught through the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Security Studies. In addition, the Planetarium is one of the largest community outreach programs on campus. About 9,700 students of all ages attend viewings at the Planetarium each year.

Block One

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itself. Located across the river from Fort Concho, Block One of San Angelo’s historic Concho Avenue was home to the first merchants in the Concho Valley and the stone buildings they built that still stand tall today. Block One remains a hub for shopping, retail and restaurants to this day. Stop by and shop local at some of the stores or grab a bite to eat while appreciating the unique architectures of Block One.

The Cactus Hotel

The historic 15 story Cactus Hotel remains the tallest building in San Angelo and can be seen for miles on the eastern side of town. The Cactus Hotel was opened by Conrad Hilton in May of 1929, right before the Great Depression, which was not an

ideal time to open a grand hotel. By the mid-1930s Hilton was out of the hotel business in San Angelo.

New owners replaced the name “Hilton” on the hotel’s rooftop electric sign with “Hotel Cactus,” The Crystal Ballroom continues to host many of San Angelo’s most important events.

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Concho Pearl Statue

From the waters of the North Concho River she rises, arm outstretched, hair flowing back, and neck angled toward the sky as she admires the rare treasure in her hand. Since June 11, 1994, the “Pearl of the Conchos” mermaid has captured the attention of passersby near Celebration Bridge as she holds her open oyster with encased jewel. In her hand is the sculpted Concho Pearl, which can only be found in the fresh waters around San Angelo. Unlike traditional round white pearls, Concho pearls are each different, irregular shapes and come in varying shades of pink and lavender. Concho pearls can be found at several local jewelers in San Angelo and are a beautifully rare treat to behold.

Farmer’s Market

The Concho Valley Farmers Market is a true farmers market, according to Margie Jackson, president of the Concho Valley Farmers Market. "That's what makes us the best farmers market in Texas," she said. "In San Angelo we are all about the produce - not arts and crafts."

The vendors, who come from a 75-mile radius around San Angelo, sell locally grown seasonal fruits, vegetables and plants from 7am until sell out (typically by noon) each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thereafter until the first fall freeze.

There are about 38 booths, but at the peak of summer as many as 60 sellers crowd into the area. Vendors bring a wide variety of items for people to purchase.

“Sometimes we'll get 50 people all looking for tomatoes. Sometimes it's corn or melons they're asking for," Margie said. "Usually we have so much produce we have to pick every other day, so people can find us there every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday."

Customers can often find $1 bundles for bowls and produce. In the fall they have larger $2-$6 bags so that people can "put it up, buy it for canning or freezing or fill their baskets," Margie said. "Around the last part of November, when we know there's a freeze coming, we go out and pick everything clean the bushes off, then sell our produce one last time."

Fort Concho

Experience living history at the oldest site in San Angelo - historic Fort Concho! Established in 1867, along the banks of the Concho River, Fort Concho was built to protect frontier settlements, patrol and map the vast West Texas region and quell hostile threats in the area and served as regimental headquarters for some of the most famous frontier units. Today, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark encompasses most of the former army post and includes 24 original and restored fort structures. Fort Concho is owned and operated by the City of San Angelo.

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San Angelo NAACP Buffalo Soldier Memorial

Located across from Fort Concho National Historic Landmark is a memorial site dedicated to the brave Buffalo Soldiers who once served at Fort Concho. This memorial stands as a powerful testament to the courageous spirit of the Buffalo Soldiers, who faced adversity and discrimination with unwavering dignity. Open and FREE to the public 24/7.

The International Waterlily Collection

Owned by Ken Landon, the International Waterlily Collection has been highlighting natural beauty to San Angelo for more than three decades. Displayed in six pools for the public’s enjoyment, the waterlilies are changed annually with flowering season from April through October. In September, during the height of the blooming, the collection is celebrated with the Lily Fest. As one of the world’s foremost waterlily collections, the garden contains hybrids and old favorites, as well as fun for all who visit the collection.

Lone Wolf Bridge

Fabricated in 1922, this 152-foot-long pedestrian truss bridge spans the Concho River and has a unique history that can be traced back to the 1880s.

Originally built in 1888, the bridge is home to many tales of paranormal activity and unusual occurrences. Theories about the bridge’s haunting range from 1930s flood victims revisiting the bridge to the spirit of a Kiowa/Apache chief whose son was killed in a battle with Fort Concho calvary also haunting the bridge. In more recent times the Lone Wolf Bridge has become home to a seven-foot-tall red metal heart with a keyhole in its center adorned with engraved locks placed by local couples. The piece was donated by Art in Uncommon Places, a local nonprofit dedicated to art.

Mayer Museum

Get ready to experience history. The Angelo State University Mayer Museum enhances the educational experience of students while also engaging the community by interpreting and exhibiting historic, cultural and natural materials that relate to the diversity of the Concho Valley, Texas, and beyond. From giant dinosaurs to the chronicles of the Permian Basin, this brand new 32,000 square foot science and culture museum showcases the prestige of the region and immerses visitors of all ages in the history and majesty of the Concho Valley.”

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Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue

Mark and Amy Meyers started the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue as a backyard hobby over two decades ago and has turned into the largest rescue of its kind in the world. The Meyers still stay involved in the day-to-day operations of the Rescue but they also manage a large staff that ensure the well-being of the over 3,000 donkeys under their direct care. Under the Meyers’ direction, Peaceful Valley has grown to the largest rescue of its kind with facilities across the United States, but is headquartered right here in San Angelo, Texas. The Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue’s main rescue and rehabilitation facility is located on a 172-acre former dairy in San Angelo and is home to around 1,000 donkeys at any given time.

Sheep Statues

Once known as the "Wool and Mohair Capital of the World," San Angelo has been a top producer of wool since the 1930s. Prior to the drought of 2011 that resulted in a decline in Texas sheep, the Concho Valley produced over 1 million pounds of wool annually. In 2007, local nonprofit Downtown San Angelo, Inc. created the Sheep Spectacular. The Sheep Spectacular serves as an homage to the city’s rich heritage. Rambouillet sheep have become a symbol for San Angelo and now grace businesses across San Angelo in the form of a colorful and creative fiberglass herd, all painted by local artists. Each sheep is unique to the business it is in or around. Along with distinctive colors and patterns, the sheep are also known by their punny names such as Wild ‘n Wooly, Sheep Justice “Ewenice” and My Mail to “Ewe”/Ewe’ve Got Mail.

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WEST TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT

The West Texas Legislative Summit is an awardwinning event which brings together hundreds of elected officials and business professionals from throughout West Texas. This event, usually held in August, provides a forum for West Texas community representatives to spend a day addressing our common legislative priorities. Attendees can meet and greet legislators, business leaders, panelists, sponsors, and fellow colleagues.

Annual Events

ANNUAL BANQUET

The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is a cherished tradition that unites our business community to celebrate dedication, progress and success. This event stands as the largest assembly of business, civic, and community leaders in the area, solidifying its position as the Chamber’s premier event of the year. This time-honored event showcases the Chamber's achievements from the past year, offers a glimpse into our upcoming goals, and recognizes exceptional citizens and volunteers. The pinnacle of the night is the esteemed announcement of the Citizen of the Year.

20 UNDER 40 AWARDS CEREMONY

The 20 Under 40 Award Ceremony recognizes younger members of our community who are outstanding professionals, leaders, and contributors to San Angelo. Nominations open in June and 20 individuals are chosen by an anonymous Selection Committee based upon a blind point system. An awards ceremony is held in October to honor these outstanding young professionals. The importance of this program is undeniable, as it helps build the young leadership infrastructure that will ensure San Angelo remains vibrant, engaged, and forward-thinking well into the future.

APPRECIATION DAY

Presented by the Military Affairs Committee of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, Goodfellow Appreciation Day provides an opportunity for businesses in the community to show their appreciation to our Goodfellow neighbors by offering military exclusive specials the weekend of Armed Forces Day.

Leadership San Angelo, a program of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, began in 1982 and is designed to help develop future leadership for our city by introducing participants to the many services, resources, organizations, and businesses that make San Angelo unique. Through the LSA program, participants gain invaluable insight from present and future decision-makers in both the public and private sectors and are better prepared to lead San Angelo into the future with a broader understanding of our diverse region.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT

Get your golf on at the Chamber Classic golf tournament! Held in April, Participants can enjoy a fun day of golf, camaraderie, food, and drinks.

Players can register individually or as a team and are encouraged to take part in our customized side games and winners can take home some big prizes!

LEADERSHIP

PROGRAMS BUSINESS CELEBRATIONS

If your business is new, recently relocated, expanding the facilities, or expanding services, you can schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony through the Chamber. This is a free service offered to Chamber members. If your business is celebrating a significant anniversary, contact the Chamber to schedule your business celebration. Your ribbon cutting or anniversary celebration photo will be published in the Chamber e-newsletter, on all our social media outlets, and media sources are invited.

The Concho Cadre are the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce’s volunteer ambassadors to the business community. They represent the Chamber at various functions, including ribbon cuttings and business celebrations, luncheons, Business at Happy Hour and other events.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Members of the Committee work on programs to represent members’ best interests at all levels of government. Committee members will participate in the development of a state and national issues agenda, keep members aware of pending legislation that affects our area, and work to maintain communications between the Chamber and our elected officials.

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LEADERSHIP SAN ANGELO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

LSAAA was established to support, promote, and maintain engagement with Leadership San Angelo graduates. LSAAA provides educational opportunities that foster improved leadership skills and increases awareness of city and county government, as well as the promotion of civic and charitable organizations.

MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

By serving on this committee, members will have the opportunity to promote and advocate the importance of Goodfellow Air Force Base and its service members. The Committee plans and implements numerous programs to demonstrate support for the Base and its personnel on a regular basis, such as Goodfellow Appreciation Day, Operation Warmheart, and the Annual Cookie Caper.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS STEERING COMMITTEE

The Young Professionals Steering Committee is made up of 8 program sponsor representatives, 4 at-large members, and the Young Professionals Manager. All members are between the ages of 21 and 40 and have a focus on the improvement of the

lives and welfare of all young professionals in San Angelo. This committee is responsible for planning monthly mixers and quarterly power hour (lunch and learn) series events.

manufacturing sector and proactively monitor and address issues related to the success of their industry. Educating the public about the purpose and importance of having a strong manufacturing sector is one of the goals of this alliance.

Economic Destination Development

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

This is the planning and oversight committee for the EDD. Interested individuals are invited to contact staff.

SARMA

Members of this alliance are manufacturing and industrial professionals in the greater San Angelo region. SARMA seeks to promote the local

Marketing

ADVISORY COMMITEE

The overall vision of the Destination Marketing Organization is to generate economic impact by promoting and developing San Angelo as a premier destination for business and leisure travelers. This is the planning and oversight board for the Destination Marketing Organization. Interested individuals are invited to contact staff.

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Gold Level Members

1st Community Federal Credit Union • 3C Bullet Liners • 7 Oaks Lodging • A7 Buildings • Advanced Custom Windows, Inc. • AEP Texas All American Pump Solutions, Inc. • Ambleside Concho Valley • Angelo Ale House • Angelo Awards • Any Lab Test Now • Arden Arms Apartments Atmos Energy • Automatic Fire Protection, Inc. • Baptist Retirement Community • Bellagio at Sunset • Bentwood Country Club & Estates Best Western North Bryant Inn • BES-TEX Supply • Blu Star Builders • Bobby Davis, Insurance by SPJST • BoxDrop Mattress of San Angelo Brayden Park Assisted Living and Memory Care • Brown Honda of San Angelo • Bubba D's Barbecue LLC • Bug Express Bulletproof Body Contouring by Victoria • Business Excellence Professional Consulting • Carpet Tech • Casa Decor Centurion Planning & Design, LLC • Century Terrace Apartments • Cereset San Angelo • Chaparral Commercial Center • Chicken Farm Art Center Christoval Vineyards • Citizen Center • City Limits • City National Bank • Clarion • Club Pilates San Angelo • Coldwell Banker - April Ewing Coldwell Banker Legacy • Coleman County State Bank • Concho Valley Community Action Agency • Concho Valley ER Concho Valley Home Health Care • Concho Valley Radiator Service, Inc. • Consuro Managed Technology • Conterra Networks • Creek 27 Crumbl Cookies • CulturaMinds • Decker Custom Homes, Inc. • Dirt Doctor • DiverseCity • Dry Dock Self Storage • Earl's Plumbing Emotion Entertainment • Empower Real Estate Group by eXp Realty • Exit Realty Advantage • Fast Signs of San Angelo • Financial Solutions-Texas Firefly Salon and Spa LLC • Firehouse Auto Works • First Title Company • Fort Chadbourne Foundation • FOX West Texas • Garrett Insurance Agency Globe Life Family Heritage - Tina Stasey • Goodyear Proving Grounds • Gray's Transmissions, Inc. • H&R Block • Harper Funeral Home Harrison Family Dental • Hawkins Group LLC • Hoar Construction • Home Instead • HOS Business Solutions • Housley Group HPF Consultants & Automation Company • HR&R, LLC • Hugh Lamar Stone, III • IBEW Local Union 520 • Independence Ranch & Oil Field Services Intellivega • Jackson Walker LLP • Jim Slaughter, REALTORS • Johnson's Funeral Home & Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Julie Schniers, Speaker, Consultant and Growth Coach • Katz • KJVI Mix 105.7 • KLST - TV • KOMIPO America Kumon Math & Reading Center of San Angelo • Laundry Luv • Laundry Luv II • London Crews Events • Lucio’s Flooring and Tile • Luigi's San Angelo Luminosity 360, LLC • Madstyle Vintage • Majestic Homes / Vanguard Properties • Mandala Den • Markets on the Concho Medway Medical Equipment • Metal Solutions • Mortimore Wealth Strategies, LLC • Mueller, Inc. • Myers Drug • NC Elite Krav Maga and Tactical Newk's Eatery of San Angelo • NewQuest IT Solutions, LLC • NextHome Centurion Realty • Nothing Bundt Cakes • Oak Grove Senior Apartments Orig-Equip • Papa John's Pizza • Pearl On The Concho Hotel • Pioneer Natural Resources • Power Systems Computers Precision Hydraulic Technology Inc • Prep Academy Dance Studio, LLC • R Mello GDR Garage Door Repair • Raintree Apartments Ranger Aviation Enterprises, Inc. • Ready Maids Cleaning Services LLC • Red Roof Inn • ReMax Home and Ranch • Republic Services RH & Associates • Ric Henry's Auto Service • Rick DeHoyos Law Firm • Sam's Club • San Angelo Area Foundation San Angelo Association of REALTORS • San Angelo Drone Service • San Angelo LIVE! • San Angelo Mobile IV Hydration • San Angelo Standard-Times San Angelo Studios | a coworking space • San Angelo To Go • Scott Allison Real Estate • SethLife Shannon Rehabilitation Hospital, an Affiliate of Encompass Health • Skyline Aviation Inc • Smoothie King • Southern Drag Boat Association Spherion Staffing • Stars On The Concho • Staybridge Suites • Steve Eustis Co. Realtors, Commercial & Investment Properties Stillwater Lake Lodge • Stone-Settle Advertising • Sunset Jr • Texas Disposal Systems • The Gold Beacon, PLLC • The Golden Hour The Hamptons Kitchen & Catering • The Mathis Law Firm, PLLC • The Original Texas Burger #2, LLC • The Peasant Village • The Resort at Riverside The River League • The Secret Garden Lounge • Thieman Investments • Thieman Ranch • Think in a Box • Tipzy Rose Mobile Bar Co LLC Titan Outsourcing • Tomerlin Enterprises, Inc. - Juice Plus • Tuscan Valley Apartments • Twin Mountain Fence Co. • Twisted Root Burger Co. Ultimate Air Trampoline Park • Velocity Tire • Venture 19 • VGI Technology • Vistas at Red Creek Apartment Homes • Vital Care Infusion Services Walls & Windows • WB Liquors • WeadCo Insurance • Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. • Wendland Manufacturing Corp.

West Texas Fire & Industrial Supply • West Texas Rams • West Texas Rehabilitation Center • Westlake ACE Hardware • WHIT Program White Buffalo Environmental Testing LLC • Window Depot USA of West Texas • Wolf Creek Apartments Women Veterans Society • Workrise • Yours Truly Engraving and Awards

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

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Young Professionals is geared towards individuals 21 to 40 who are looking to network with other like-minded people. Monthly mixers are held on the first Thursday of the month and the lunch series is held once a quarter.

The mission of the San Angelo Chamber Young Professionals is to make San Angelo an attractive place for new businesses to start, more graduates to stay, and young professionals to grow. Young Professionals provides its members with opportunities to develop socially, professionally, and civically. With opportunities such as: • Free access to monthly mixers & Lunch Series • Free access to monthly newsletters • Networking opportunities with other young professionals • Leadership development and community involvement opportunities • Discounted pricing to Chamber events Your first mixer is on the house - come check out what SACYP is about for FREE. Every mixer after your first event is only $10, unless you sign up to become a member for $55. Luncheon Power Hours do require an additional cost so that we can feed you.

SACYP is led by a steering committee made up of 12 young professionals in San Angelo. Six members of the committee are representatives from the SACYP Sponsors.

Contact the Chamber today if you are interested in joining or sponsoring the San Angelo Chamber Young Professionals!

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San Angelo welcomed several economic accomplishments in 2024.

The big news was the construction and opening of the 35,000 sf, 10-acre Amazon distribution facility in the San Angelo Industrial Park. The grand opening of the SMC Global Chemicals brand new 7-acre facility, marking their fourth expansion since 2018.

The awaited Technology Tower Tech Incubator is in construction phase, opening Summer 2025. Allen’s Transport Canada completed their facility construction and the combined $500 million APEX Angelo Solar and KOMIPO solar facilities became operational.

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Regional Manufacturer's Alliance (SARMA) WWW.SARMA.US The San Angelo Chamber EDD supports specific industry sector recruitment marketing through its regional industrial manufacturer and energy sector advocacy organization – the San Angelo Regional Manufacturers Alliance (SARMA) program. The members of the SARMA provide invaluable industry intelligence to the San Angelo Chamber and COSADC staff by assisting with the mission of growing their enterprises by collaboration with suppliers and complimentary industrial companies. The links created by these constant interactions with our industrial community has provided positive results in the form of new jobs, company expansions, capital investment and the development of supply

chain transportation and facility infrastructure. The San Angelo Chamber EDD approach to economic development is based on the practice and philosophy of supporting local manufacturing and industrial services first, known within the economic development industry as “Economic Gardening.”

This practice, through our SARMA program, connects the Chamber team with local industry leaders to create pathways to providing solutions to growth challenges. Industry retention and expansion is a primary goal. San Angelo’s incumbent and newly recruited industrial enterprises need consistent support with facility upgrades and expansion to meet market demands.

The Chamber directly supports and funds industry workforce training programs through our Cornerstone Fund Program. The combination of these efforts has led to the recruitment of new industrial enterprises, mainly with those operations seeking to join the Economic Clustering effect created by these efforts. Recent corporate enterprise recruits include, Rosenberger GmbH, Amazon Logistics, St. Juanita Skilled Nursing Facility, H&E Equipment, Equipment Share, Inc., and APEX Clean Energy. Recent Business Expansions include, Allen’s Transport US/Canada (LSPI Chemical), Texas Australia Rock, Principal Sloan LED, Talk-O-Texas Foods and SMC Global Chemicals.

EDD Area STATs

• The total economic impact (new dollars from outside the region on local economy) of Chamber Economic Development projects in CY 2022 equaled $28.7M, and in CY 2023 equaled $38.4M • San Angelo has witnessed a 14.0% increase in manufacturing jobs (400+) since 2017 (same as inception of San Angelo Regional Manufacturers Alliance) • San Angelo has benefitted from a 48.6% increase in manufacturing sales tax revenue since 2017 • San Angelo industrial production index has increased 10.7% since 2017 • Quality of Life - “The San Angelo metro area boasts the enviable combination of below-average living costs and a high quality of life. High marks for walk ability, along with access to recreation and natural amenities, give San Angelo the highest quality of life in the state and make it an attractive destination for workers.” (Rank of 48 out of 378) – source Moody’s Analytics

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SME PRIME SME PRIME® Update: The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation manages the Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education (PRIME®) program.

SME PRIME® builds cost-effective and tailored manufacturing/engineering programs in high schools across the country, providing equipment, curriculum, professional development, scholarships and STEM-focused extracurricular activities to students and teachers. PRIME® students receive hands-on training on modern equipment and learn about technology and processes through industryinformed curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of local manufacturers. PRIME® programs are completely funded by engaged donors. The schools bear no cost. The entire process is done in partnership with donors and educators. The

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Initiative

PRIME® approach is collaboration with the school and the manufacturing partners to help the school build a highly tailored program designed with direct input from the companies.

In 2020, stakeholders (Ethicon, Principle LED, COSADC, and the Chamber of Commerce) came together, recognized the value in establishing a PRIME® high school designation in SAISD (Central and Lake View), championed the initiative and pledged a total of $320,000 in donor funds for the 3-year project. SAISD and WTTC will be the 2nd high school campus in Texas carrying the PRIME® designation.

In the first year (2021), SME conducted regional market research, regional workforce assessments, a donor workforce assessment, developed education Pathway Standards and aligned with

State standards, finally culminating with a Curriculum Plan. The curriculum pathways developed for SAISD are Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics/Robotics (focusing on engineering design). In 2021, SME also procured the first piece of equipment, a SNAP-ON Precision Measurement Instrument Tool Kit. In conjunction with Tooling U-SME, SAISD has initiated a course of instruction that will permit students to be awarded certification in Precision Measurement Instrumentation (PMI). Tooling U-SME is the industry leading provider of training and workforce development solutions for thousands of companies, providing custom online curriculum aligned with industry certifications and is the provider of SME PRIME® curriculum.

In 2022 and 2023, the 4-year curriculum has been completely delivered, and in fact it actually begins with SAISD 8th grade students. The new equipment delivered includes a state-of-the-art Stratasys F170 3-D Printer and 6 x TETRIX® MAX Dual-Control Robotic kits.

The SME PRIME® program provides a gateway for students to get into the skilled trades and support highly skilled positions at local area and global companies. 89% of graduating SME PRIME® students intend to pursue careers in manufacturing, and 60% of those students intend to pursue post-secondary education in a field directly related to manufacturing. Program measurable deliverables include: • Equipment, Materials and Supplies • Curriculum and Certifications • Professional Development • Scholarships The overall success of the program is dependent upon the ongoing partnership between the school and the local employers/donors.

Top Area

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Goodfellow Air Force Base . . . . 5333 Shannon Health System . . . . . 4149 San Angelo ISD . . . . . . . . . . 1934 Angelo State University . . . . . . 1558 City of San Angelo . . . . . . . . . 978 San Angelo State Supported Living . . .

Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 950 Tom Green County . . . . . . . . . 670 Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) . . . . 655 TimeClock Plus . . . . . . . . . . . 637 Airway Services . . . . . . . . . . . 524 Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Lone Star Beef Processing . . . . . 385 Baptist Retirement Center . . . . . 358 Reece Albert Inc. / CSA Materials . . 345 Housley Group . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Gandy Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Cornerstone PROGRAM

SANANGELO.ORG/CORNERSTONE-INVESTORS Cornerstone investments fund major initiatives for our community, and this public-private partnership continues to generate benefits for San Angelo by providing the additional funding needed for broad-based programs targeting legislative affairs, military affairs and the recruitment and retention of jobs.

Funds from the Cornerstone Investors have impacted and supported: • Recruitment of heavy industrial companies • Opportunities for community collaboration • Economic development projects

Investment Levels

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CORNERSTONE Investors

A-B Distributing • AEP Texas • Angelo Glass & Mirror • Angelo Water Service Armstrong, Backus & Co., LLP • Atmos Energy • Automatic Fire Protection, Inc. BNB Ventures • Cecil A. Ross Investment & Insurance Group • Chilton Wilcox & Fortenberry Concho Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. • DeCoty Coffee Company • Eckert & Company, LLP Ethicon, Inc. • First Financial Bank • Gandy Ink • Goodyear Proving Grounds Housley Communications • Hydraulic Industrial Services • Jackson Walker LLP Joe & Casey Thieman • KOMIPO • Lamar Outdoor Advertising • Lee Pfluger Majestic Homes/Vanguard Properties • Media Advantage • Mitchell Buick GMC Mitchell Toyota • Pam Callan • Prosperity Bank • Reece Albert, Inc. • Republic Services Rio Concho Retirement Community • San Angelo Association of REALTORS San Angelo Motor Company • San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo • Shannon • SKG Engineering Sonora Bank • Steve Eustis Co. REALTORS, Commercial & Investment Properties Steve Stephens • Texas Bank • Texas Lantana • Texas Pacifico • Till Dark Properties Trey Holmes with New York Life • Twin Mountain Fence Co. • VIP Ranch Welch Transfer & Storage • Wendland Manufacturing Corp.

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to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The airport offers free parking and recently underwent a $6.2 million dollar renovation.

TRANSPORTATION Concho Valley Transit (CVT)

Fixed route bus service begins at 6:30am Monday through Friday and at 7:30am on Saturdays.

Day passes are $2 and monthly passes are $30.

Complimentary ADA paratransit services are offered for $2 a trip. In addition they provide FREE rural service to the 12 county region of the Concho Valley Monday through Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm. CVT prides themselves on providing safe, reliable and friendly transportation services. CVT is a program of the Concho Valley Council of Governments.

HIGHWAYS

San Angelo is served by three U.S. Highways: 67, 87 and 277. The city is located about 1.5 hours

from either I-20 to the north or I-10 to the south.

Current highway improvement plans will connect San Angelo with those interstates via four lane highways. DOT “Super-Two” highways are also on the regional infrastructure plans. As a member of the Ports-to-Plains Alliance, San Angelo is part of the present development of Interstate 27 north-south interstate corridor to connect Canada, U.S. and Mexico. The city is also the east-west Strategic Gulf Coast Highway, running from Louisiana to El Paso.

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AIR

San Angelo Regional Airport - Mathis Field (Airport Code: SJT) is the only commercial airport serving the Concho Valley, with more than 150 aircraft based at Mathis Field. American Airlines (American Eagle) offers with up to five daily flights

RAIL

BNSF Railway, the country’s second largest railroad, provides San Angelo with transcontinental freight service. San Angelo is also corporate headquarters for Texas Pacifico Transportation Ltd., the operator of a 390 mile short line railroad connecting to major U.S. railroads and to Mexico.

SAN ANGELO RAIL PORT

The 183-acre SPLRR San Angelo Rail Port creates a logistics and freight distribution hub serving the agricultural and commercial sectors in the Concho Valley by greatly enhancing efficiencies of large cargo movements and reducing freight costs per ton-mile for our local commodities producers and users. This development will directly impact freight costs reduction and supply chain control for high-volume industries. Rail freight reduces costs between 40% to 70% per ton-mile.

These shipping and costs efficiencies translate to

increased profit for shippers through logistics cost reduction. The multicommodity rail port serving the San Angelo business community will be a significant enhancement to the regional commodity producers, commodity consumers, energy industries, manufacturing operations and other industrial sectors. The San Angelo Rail Port provides a regional community logistics and distribution center for consumer goods such as shipping containers, bulk agricultural products, chemicals, steel, aggregates and construction materials.

INTERNATIONAL &

NATIONAL FREIGHT CONNECTIONS

The Chamber has worked with Texas Pacifico Railroad (TXPF) throughout 2021 to encourage the opening of the International Rail Bridge at Presidio, Texas on the Mexico US border. The completed rail bridge is expected to open for service within the next year. The TXPF railroad is a Class 3, 391-mile line that runs from Coleman, Texas to Presidio, Texas. The route creates a direct link between the Ferromex rail freight network and the BNSF rail network throughout the United States.

Farm & Agriculture

Agriculture, whether it is raising cotton, wheat or grain sorghum, cattle, sheep or goats, developed as an economic mainstay for the Concho Valley with the founding of San Angelo in 1867. Since then, the agriculture industry has changed with the addition of processing, storage and distribution facilities, vertical supply channels, implement dealers and specialized crop and livestock production, marketing and financing consultants and other service providers. All these entities have changed and evolved with the dramatic and rapid adoption of new technologies, changing consumer preferences and challenging economic conditions.

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stocker operations generate considerably more revenue for the Concho Valley. Beef production is second only to cotton production with $128.1 million in annual sales in the Concho Valley.

Collectively, livestock operations generate another $202.7 million in annual sales and $284.4 million in regional economic output. Texas is the largest sheep producer in the U.S. with 15% of the domestic ewe flock (445,000 head). Only California, Wyoming and Utah have more sheep than the 13 counties that comprise the Concho Valley.

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Goodfellow Air Force Base

Goodfellow Air Force Base, located in San Angelo, is home to the 17th Training Wing. Its mission is to Train, Transform and Empower joint and coalition warriors.

Goodfellow AFB also supports linguist training in the 517th Training Group, located at the Presidio of Monterey in California. Goodfellow AFB contributed $4.7 billion to the Texas economy in 2021 and provided employment for 9,690 personnel with a gross domestic product of $2.8 billion and a disposable personal income of $1.5 billion.

Back before Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt began a program of preparedness that included the construction of facilities dedicated to advanced air training. Civic leaders from San Angelo immediately recommended their community to the War Department. A generous offer of electrical service, railroad spur, sewer system and a 50-year lease on 640 acres at $1 per year easily decided the issue.

On 1 July 1993, the 17th Training Wing was activated at Goodfellow. With the change in name came a marked diversification and increase in mission as the base realignment and closure process brought special instruments training and fire protection training to the base. To support the increased training load, Goodfellow underwent extensive modernization and growth entering the 21st century as one of the most modern Air Force installations.

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The base is vital to and greatly beloved by area residents and strongly contributes to San Angelo's quality of life. These brave men and women help make San Angelo and the world a better place to live! At any given time, there are over 7,000 military, civilians and their family members on the installation that also engage in our schools, neighborhoods, congregations and businesses.

THE FIRST GOODFELLOW

1ST LT. JOHN J. GOODFELLOW, JR. MAY 17, 1895 - SEPTEMBER 14, 1918

After graduating from San Angelo High School in 1913, where he played football and the trombone, John Goodfellow, Jr. took a job with the Lone Star Gas Company in Fort Worth. He then studied civil engineering at The University of Texas.

He left to become an infantry officer but soon developed an interest in aviation. Graduating ground school in Austin and flying school in San Diego, CA, Goodfellow was commissioned as a second lieutenant in February 1918 and shipped immediately to England as an observation pilot with the 24th Aero Squadron.

On July 22nd his squadron transferred to France. Following additional training at St. Maixent and Ourches, the squadron attached to the First Army Observation Group at Gondreville on August 22nd in preparation for a major American offensive.

The offensive commenced on September 12th with the objective of reducing the German salient near St. Mihiel in N.E. France. On the 12th and 13th, the squadron conducted visual reconnaissance in the area of Thiaucourt, reporting the successful progress of the attack. Additional sorties on the 14th kept the German front under constant observation while six missions attempted deep reconnaissance of German movements behind the front, near Metz.

Goodfellow and his observer, 1st Lt. Elliot M. Durant, Jr., failed to return after one of these deep reconnaissance missions. According to one eyewitness, at least five enemy aircraft engaged Goodfellow’s Salmson 2A-2 reconnaissance plane, shooting away one wing and downing the aircraft after a furious dogfight.

Three days later, Goodfellow’s remains were recovered at the crash site and later interred at the St. Mihiel American Military Cemetery near Nancy, France.

Annual Local Impact

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TOP REASONS PEOPLE MOVE TO SAN ANGELO

Residents of San Angelo, Texas often cite the city's low cost of living, friendly community, abundance of outdoor activities like access to Lake Nasworthy, the historic Fort Concho, a relaxed pace of life, and the beautiful scenery of West Texas as key reasons they love living here. Many also appreciate the smaller town feel with easy access to larger cities like San Antonio. Key points about San Angelo that residents often mention positively:

Affordable living

Compared to many other Texas cities, San Angelo has a significantly lower cost of living.

Refin.com named San Angelo the "8th most affordable place to live in Texas" in 2024.

Outdoor recreation

Easy access to Lake Nasworthy for fishing, boating, swimming, and other water activities, plus opportunities for hiking and camping nearby.

Friendly community

San Angelo is often described as a friendly community, known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong sense of community pride, and a focus on supporting local businesses and arts, particularly within the West Texas culture; many consider it a great place to live due to its tight-knit community feel despite its size.

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Historic charm

Fort Concho, a well-preserved historic military installation, is a major attraction for residents and visitors alike.

Family-friendly environment

Considered a great place to raise a family with good schools and safe neighborhoods.

Beautiful scenery

West Texas landscape with open spaces and scenic views.

Small town feel

While not a large city, San Angelo offers a comfortable community feel with easy access to amenities.

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NEIGHBORHOODS

San Angelo and Tom Green County feature a variety of neighborhoods for homeowners. The City of San Angelo lists 24 distinct neighborhoods as numbered on the map. An ongoing building surge is adding new construction choices in several neighborhoods. People looking for a home with a boat dock for a waterfront views are often drawn to Lake Nasworthy (23). Quaint cottages on up to mansions are found on the tree-lined streets of Santa Rita (16) in the heart of San Angelo.

Several streets in Santa Rita and other neighborhoods in San Angelo are located along or near the scenic Concho River.

Golf enthusiasts often find their dream home near San Angelo Country Club or Bentwood Country Club (22). Dark skies and scenic views near San Angelo State Park are available from back porches along the Bluffs neighborhood (7).

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This lake is a true, constant level lake, situated on the south edge of the city and Knickerbocker Road near the airport. This very stable, stump free lake affords about 500 homeowners the opportunity to have excellent lake frontage for boat docks and

lifts. The lake is well known for good fishing and boating, and yet close to town for easy commutes to work, restaurants, golf courses and shopping.

There are many lake events held throughout the summer- fishing tournaments, drag boat races, wakeboard competitions and the very popular 4th of July fireworks display with great boating views illuminating the water across from the Goodfellow AFB lake recreational area.

Being a true constant level lake means that there are no flood issues, where some Texas lakes (like Lake LBJ) tout being also constant level, yet there can be rainstorm flash flooding at the river source washing away boat docks and weeks of floating debris- usually meaning no boating for weeks.

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"San Angelo is a great family based town. It is more on the agriculture side, where farming and ranching is very normal. I like how it is small enough that everywhere you go is close but we still have lots of variety in food, shopping, and activities. The Concho River flows through San Angelo so fishing is very normal and we are known for Concho pearls. I would like to see a change in the number of homeless people we have, most being veterans as we have a base here. I would also like a change in construction because when there is any new road or business being built it typically takes extremely long to finish."

- Current Resident, October 2024 "San Angelo is a great place to live, offering a perfect blend of small-town charm and city amenities. The community is friendly, and there are plenty of outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and enjoying the beautiful Concho River. The weather is warm most of the year, which makes it easy to get outside and stay active. There are some great restaurants and local shops, and the town has a rich history that adds character. The local arts scene and events are a nice touch too.

One thing that could improve is more options for shopping and entertainment, especially for younger people. Overall, San Angelo is a welcoming and peaceful place to call home!"

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"San Angelo is wonderful! It is so beautiful and it has lots of things to do outdoors. It is very green and the people are so sweet. It is definitely a great place to start a family and settle down."

- Current Resident, June 2024

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"It has been a great experience living in San Angelo, it has felt like home from the moment i moved here. What i would like to see changed is more affordable housing."

- Current Resident, June 2024 "My experience living in San Angelo for 17 years now it is safe. there are things to go do to entertain you and your family the nightlife isn't too crazy. it has many job opportunities and it a pretty diverse and most of the people hear are very polite."

- Current Resident, March 2024 "San Angelo Texas is in a region of West Texas known as “Last Verde” or last green before entering the desert oil fields of the permian basin. The city has a military prescience, Goodfellow AFB as well as a abundance of large medical facilities operated by Shannon Medical throughout the city limits. The people, mostly born and raised there, are extremely friendly polite and warm. This was a chosen place for myself as an implant not being originally from San Angelo. I served in the U.S. Army for 20 plus years and was medically retired due to combat injuries sustained during my service in support of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). The atmosphere, calmness of the city and easy laid back lifestyle makes it an oasis for myself in living my life after being a soldier."

- Current Resident, December 2023 Steve Eustis, SEC, CCIM Brandon Sanders, SEC, CCIM Todd Kolls, Agent

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San Angelo Independent School District WWW.SAISD.ORG

San Angelo Independent School District (SAISD) is growing the hopes and dreams of the children of San Angelo by providing customizable options to prepare for their future – whether that be a college education, a military career or entering the workforce! SAISD educates approximately 13,000 students across 22 facilities including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and alternative campuses. As the third largest employer in the city, SAISD employs almost 2,000 educators and team members.

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hire Difference Maker educators and staff members, and bring more technology and innovation into the classroom. We partner with our students and families in our mission to engage all students in a relevant and inspiring education that produces future-ready graduates. Leading organizations and employers want creative colleagues who can collaborate, create, think critically and communicate well. It is SAISD's goal to present graduates who will find postsecondary success, because we focus on building these important skills, as well as a firm foundation for literacy, math, history and science.

SAISD students continue to excel both in the classroom and UIL competition. Students consistently earn state honors in academics, fine

arts, debate and athletics at all levels. SAISD has outstanding JROTC programs; multiple all-state musicians in band, choir, orchestra and mariachi; district-winning Lake View High School thespians; and UIL Academic Team students attending national championships. SAISD also has enhanced Career and Technical Education (CTE) course offerings with students from both Central and Lake View High Schools advancing to state in CTE student leadership organization competitions!

Students from both high schools earn industry certifications and dual credit for college through our innovative CTE program. SAISD is also home to five Purple Star Designation campuses, an award recognizing schools that excel in meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families.

2023-2024 Highlights • Central High School Lady Cats Gymnastics team won its 4th State Championship in a row and 14th in program history.

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• Two high schools, three middle schools, 15 elementary schools and two alternative campuses • Student population: 62.1% Hispanic • 30% White 3.3% African American 0.2% American Indian - Alaska Native 1.1% Asian; 0.1% Pacific Islander 3.1% Two or More Races • One 6A high school and one 4A high school • Honors/AP/Dual Credit classes are offered in English, math, science, social studies, foreign language and art • Dual Credit technical and academic courses partnered with Howard College and Angelo State University • Elementary Gifted and Talented program available to qualifying students • Outstanding fine arts and performing arts programs

• Award-winning athletic programs • State-of-the-art career and technology courses • High school clubs and organizations who attend state and national competitions • Five SAISD campuses received the distinct honor of being awarded the Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) award for excellence in counseling.

• For the 22nd year in a row, San Angelo ISD has earned a perfect score of 100, with an A-rating for “Superior Achievement” on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas administered by the Texas Education Agency, demonstrating the quality of San Angelo ISD’s financial management and reporting system.

• San Angelo ISD also earned the Association of School Business Officials International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for meeting the program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency.

San Angelo ISD is committed to delivering a meaningful, engaging, effective and high-quality learning culture for students and staff. SAISD works diligently to enhance student learning and reduce achievement gaps, and continues to celebrate all the ways students are smart.

For more information, visit www.saisd.org or follow our Facebook, X and Instagram pages.

• A Central High School student earned a National Championship title in Power lifting.

• The Central High School Bobcats and Lady Cats basketball teams won Bi-District Championships.

• Two Central High School students wrote and illustrated a children’s book and competed at the national Texas Association of Future Educators conference in Washington for their children’s literature Pre-K–3 project.

• Three SAISD high school FFA teams placed in the top 5 at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association’s Agricultural Mechanics Show.

• Four SAISD high school students reached the highest level a high school musician can achieve through the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) by earning the distinguished honor of TMEA All-State in band, orchestra and choir.

• Central High School Speech and Debate team finished in the top 1% in the nation and earned the Top 20 School of Excellence in Speech award at Nationals for the National Speech and Debate Association.

• A Central High School student was named a National Merit Semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

• For the second year in a row, the Central High School Lady Cats Volleyball team won 1st place at the annual Nita Vannoy Memorial Tournament.

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Christoval ISD is comprised of Christoval Elementary School (Pre-K to 5th) and Christoval High School (6th-12th.) At CISD, they are committed to being an exception to the rule.

Here you will find cutting-edge innovation, technology, and a vision for the future that creates globally competitive graduates. All the while, you will find an old-school feeling of family, community, expectations, and values.

Grape Creek ISD is comprised of an elementary school (Pre-K to 5th,) middle school (grades 6th-8th) and high school (grades 9th-12th.)

The goal of Grape Creek ISD is to prioritize academic excellence through the utilization of a wide range of resources, support systems, and strategies in meeting the individualized needs of all students towards a promising future.

TLCA San Angelo TLCA-SANANGELO.COM TLCA San Angelo is a public charter school open to all students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

We provide innovative learning in a challenging and enriching environment; and are committed to developing leaders while instilling quality education. Our students excel in the classroom through whole group instruction and individualized

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attention. As a Leader In Me school we believe that all students have genius and can be a leader. Our 7 Habits encourage leadership every day, creating a positive impact in the classroom, their home and community. For more information, check out TLCA-SanAngelo.com.

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Veribest ISD strives to be a safe and enjoyable center of learning that provides each child an education to reach their full potential through the interactive involvement of students, parents, staff and community members.

At their two campuses, they believe that providing a positive, innovative learning environment develops self-worth, self-discipline and Godliness which motivates students to become productive citizens.

Wall ISD WWW.WALLISD.NET

Wall ISD serves approximately 1,200 students via their three campuses: Wall Elementary School (K- grade 4,) Wall Middle School (grades 5-8) and Wall High School (grades 9-12.) The Hawks have a strong tradition of excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities. Dedicated staff, involved parents and outstanding students all contribute to making Wall one of the best schools in the state.

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Angelo State University WWW.ANGELO.EDU

Angelo State University is a dynamic learning institution with the mission to provide highly competitive graduates to the global marketplace by delivering quality programs in a values-focused and student-centered teaching and learning environment.

Angelo State has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s “Best

Colleges” since 2010. Students can choose from 49 bachelor’s, 30 master’s and four doctoral degrees that encompass over 100 majors and concentrations. Small class sizes help provide students with experiential learning opportunities, and all students are encouraged to participate in faculty-mentored research in ASU’s many state-of-the-art labs and facilities.

ASU annually enrolls students from throughout Texas, dozens of other states, and countries on nearly every continent. Embracing its student body has led to “Hispanic Serving Institution” status with the U.S. Department of Education, the “Military Friendly School” designation from G.I. Jobs magazine, and the prestigious Seal of Excelencia from the Excelencia in Education organization.

Over 600 different scholarship programs are available to ASU students, including ASU Distinguished Scholarships that are annually awarded to about 50% of students and can total

up to $52,000 over four years. Over $65 million in scholarships, grants and other financial aid is awarded annually, and over 80% of students receive some form of aid.

Award-winning residence halls and recreational and fitness facilities help ensure ASU students enjoy a complete college experience. Campus life options also include a thriving intramurals program, over 100 student clubs and organizations, and a variety of activities at the University Center and ASU Lake House.

The ASU Rams and Rambelles intercollegiate athletic teams compete in NCAA Division II and the Lone Star Conference in six men’s sports and nine women’s sports. ASU’s athletics facilities are among the best in NCAA D-II, and the Rams and Rambelles regularly compete for conference and national championships.

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Howard College San Angelo (HCSA), the local campus of the Howard County Junior College District, serves a 13-county area with a commitment to meeting diverse educational needs.

As one of four campuses in the district, HCSA offers programs ranging from high school equivalency to associate degrees and workforce-focused continuing education.

HCSA's dedicated faculty and staff are passionate about helping learners achieve their

goals. Career technical education programs provide hands-on training in fields like business, construction trades, cosmetology, and criminal justice technology. Recently expanded offerings include the Tradesman Plumber and Residential Wireman programs, designed to fast-track students to licensure and accelerate their entry into the workforce. Looking ahead, HCSA plans to launch an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P Mechanic) program by the end of 2025, further broadening its career-focused education options.

For students pursuing higher education, HCSA’s Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees enable seamless transfer to any public university in Texas. The college's innovative eight-week course model allows students to concentrate on fewer classes per term while completing their degrees in the same time frame as traditional 16-week models. This approach provides greater flexibility, with multiple entry points throughout the year to start or advance in their academic journey. It also

supports students in meeting prerequisites for the college's robust Health Professions programs.

HCSA’s Health Professions offerings prepare students for vital roles in the healthcare field, with programs including Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technology, Community Health Worker, Vocational Nursing (LVN), Registered Nursing (RN), LVN-to-RN transition, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Emergency Medical Services, Surgical Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Care.

Whether you’re a high school graduate, a career changer, or someone seeking new skills, Howard College San Angelo is here to provide opportunities that lead to brighter futures.

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Shannon Health System WWW.SHANNONHEALTH.COM Shannon Medical Center is proud to be the largest, locally-based health care provider for the Concho Valley and surrounding region in west Texas. Based in San Angelo, Shannon serves a 25-county region. For more than 90 years,

the Shannon mission has focused on providing exceptional healthcare for its family, friends and neighbors. Together with Shannon Clinic, Shannon provides access to more than 350 providers in 40 medical specialties across 25 locations.

Shannon’s services include nationallyrecognized cardiac and stroke programs with the AirMed air ambulance, designated Level III Trauma Facility which has been named top Trauma Facility in the state and a designated Women’s & Children’s Hospital certified as a Level II NICU facility.

RECENT EXPANSION

Shannon Health is always looking for ways to better serve the community. Recent expansions to our downtown campus bring new, exciting treatments and better access to exceptional healthcare for patients.

The seven-story, 140,000 square-foot West Tower expansion broke ground in early 2023 and was completed in September 2024. This expansion will allow the healthcare provider to serve a wider range of patients across Concho Valley.

The new bed tower brings three floors of a concrete parking garage underneath four floors of patient care space as well as significantly modernizing and expanding healthcare services capabilities. The third floor houses a 19,310 square-foot Intensive Care Unit and the fourth floor features patient rooms. The fifth and sixth floors remain shell space to be built out for future use.

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity doubled • Three new floors of patient rooms • Total of 100 additional beds available at downtown hospital • Three levels of additional parking

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Shannon Locations ANGELO STATE STUDENT CLINIC 2237 S. Jackson San Angelo, TX 76904 325-942-2171

SHANNON CLINIC - MAGDALEN 102 N. Magdalen San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-1511

CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK 120 E. Harris Ave San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-6160

SHANNON CLINIC - NORTH 2626 N. Bryant San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-1511

SHANNON ACCESS CLINIC 120 E. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-2191

SHANNON CLINIC - PEDIATRICS 225 E. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-2287

SHANNON BREAST CENTER IMAGING 220 E. Harris Ave. San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-2339

SHANNON CLINIC - RED ARROYO 3016 Vista Del Arroyo Dr. San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-2004

SHANNON CANCER CENTER 131 E. Beauregard San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-2025 SHANNON CLINIC - BEAUREGARD 120 E. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-1511 SHANNON CLINIC - HARRIS 220 E. Harris Ave. San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-1511

SHANNON CLINIC KNICKERBOCKER 3555 Knickerbocker Rd. San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-1511

SHANNON CLINIC SOUTH 1 2142 Sunset Dr. San Angelo, TX 76904 325.747.1511

SHANNON IMAGING CENTER 3301 S. Bryant Blvd.

San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-4800 SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER 120 E. Harris Ave. San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-6741 SHANNON NEURO REHABILITATION 3501 Executive Dr. San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-8025 SHANNON OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE & INJURY CLINIC 2626 N. Bryant San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-2375

SHANNON CLINIC SOUTH 2 2141 Hamilton Way San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-1511

SHANNON CLINIC – JACKSON 2237 S. Jackson San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-1511 SHANNON CLINIC BLUFFS 3150 Appaloosa Circle San Angelo, TX 76901 325-747-2292 SHANNON CLINIC GENERAL AND VASCULAR SURGERY 102 N. Magdalen San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-2344

SHANNON SOUTH MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 3605 Executive Dr San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-1511 SHANNON ST. JOHN'S 2018 Pulliam St. San Angelo, TX 76905 325-747-7100 SHANNON SURGERY CENTER SOUTH 3605 Executive Dr. San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-2900 SHANNON SURGERY CENTER WEST 4482 Sunset Dr. San Angelo, TX 76901 325-747-5800

SHANNON CLINIC SOUTH 3 3350 Executive Dr. San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-1511

SHANNON PEDIATRIC URGENT CARE 225 E. Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-2287

SHANNON CLINIC SUNSET 4235 Southwest Blvd.

San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-1511

SHANNON PHARMACY 122 S. Oakes St. San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-5400

SHANNON CLINIC WEST 4450 Sunset Dr. San Angelo, TX 76901 325-747-1511

SHANNON RIVER CREST HOSPITAL 1636 Hunters Glen Rd. San Angelo, TX 76901 800-777-5722

SHANNON WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 201 E. Harris Ave. San Angelo, TX 76903 325-747-6741

SHANNON HEALTH CLUB 3336 W 306 Loop San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-2582

SHANNON SOUTH 3501 Knickerbocker Rd. San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-7500

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SHANNON URGENT CARE SOUTH 3502 Knickerbocker Rd. San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-2222 SHANNON URGENT CARE WEST 4251 Sunset Dr. San Angelo, TX 76904 325-747-2226

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To keep up with the growing number of cancer patients in the area, Shannon Medical Center built a new cancer center. Opened in early November 2023, the cancer center is located at 131 E. Beauregard Ave., near the Shannon Clinic Lab and Shannon Clinic Pediatrics buildings.

The center is home to state-of-the-art equipment and treatment options and will be staffed by trusted specialists and medical oncologists. According to the Shannon Cancer Center’s website, the building is outfitted with the following amenities to help patients throughout their treatment: • 28 outpatient chemotherapy chair stations, with each station equipped with a personal entertainment unit/television • 2 Image Guidance Linear Accelerators • Fully-staffed on-site pharmacy • Patient education center • Clinical and financial patient navigation services • On-site supportive care, including social work and registered dietitians Shannon provides a comprehensive cancer program to patients and their families in San Angelo and the surrounding areas. Their trusted specialists offer a complete range of services, enabling you to make the best possible choices during a difficult time. It their our goal to provide assistance, encouragement and exceptional care through vast resources. They take pride in the quality of their patient care, their team continually strives to uphold their values of accountability, service, integrity, respect and excellence.

Most recently Shannon’s radiation oncology department at the Shannon Cancer Center was recognized as a tattoo- and mark-free radiation treatment center. This is the only program of its kind in the western half of Texas. This designation from “Vision RT” highlights Shannon’s adoption of surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT), which eliminates the need for permanent or semi-permanent tattoos for patients undergoing radiation treatments.

This "exclusive, cutting-edge" technology helps Shannon offer more comfortable and more accurate treatment for radiation patients. While traditional radiation therapy relies on a series of tattoos on the patient’s body to help position the patient for treatment, the SGRT system scans the patient’s skin surface. It monitors the patient’s position before and during treatment. If the patient moves or shifts during treatment, treatment is automatically paused, and radiation therapists can reposition the patient without compromising the effectiveness of the treatment.

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In September, River Crest Hospital officially became part of the Shannon Health System. River Crest Hospital operates 80 acute psychiatric beds and has operated for more than 30 years. It offers psychiatric and addiction treatment for adults and children. It also provides care to members of the military.

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make this right next step to address the behavioral health needs of our community,” Shannon President and CEO, Shane Plymell, said in a news release. “This new addition to the Shannon Health System will ensure community members of all ages who struggle with behavioral health and substance abuse issues will have expanded access to specialized care.”

Shannon Health System plans to expand the River Crest Hospital, adding 40 beds in two phases, each adding 20 beds. It also plans to upgrade the facility, its equipment and technology.

Shannon Women's and Children's Hospital

SHANNONHEALTH.COM/LOCATIONS/ SHANNON-WOMENS-CHILDRENS-HOSPITAL Shannon Women’s & Children’s Hospital is a dedicated facility that has been providing quality care to women and children in the region since 1995. Their 24/7 service is open around the clock to deliver the best possible medical care for all patients. With specialized teams, they provide a wide range of services for both women and children.

Depending on your or your child’s needs, your physician may recommend treatment options in any of the following areas of focus: • Inpatient Pediatric Unit • Labor and Delivery Unit • Women’s Health Unit • Women’s Surgery • Level 2 Neonatal Facility • Child Life Program The Women’s Health Unit provides comprehensive care throughout all life stages. The Labor & Delivery team of certified providers is here to ensure mother and child have a safe birthing experience. The Women’s Surgery Unit is equipped to provide all types of surgical procedures for women in a safe and caring environment.

In addition to women’s health services, they also provide exceptional pediatric care. Their Inpatient Pediatric Unit offers pediatric medical and surgical services, as well as treatments for severe illnesses or injuries in children. The Level 2 Neonatal Facility (Specialty Care Nursery) provides an advanced level of care for newborns who are critically ill or in need specialized treatment, offering a safe environment for all neonates. They also offer a comprehensive Child Life Program to help children and families manage the emotional and developmental challenges of hospitalization.

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SHANNONHEALTH.COM/SCHOOLHEALTH Shannon’s School Telehealth Program lets your child see a doctor through computer and video technology in the school nurse’s office. Using specialized equipment, physicians from the Shannon Pediatric Clinic can listen to your child’s heart, look into their ears and throat and assess any other symptoms. If necessary, the Shannon provider will call in a prescription to your chosen pharmacy. Parents who wish to listen to their child’s appointment may do so via phone. You can sign up for access to your child’s records at shannonmychart.com and see all information from the visit.

Parents must complete registration paperwork each year to enroll their child into the program.

There is no cost to enroll in this program. If your child has a visit, we will bill your insurance and any required co-pay amounts after the visit. Those without insurance will receive a self-pay discount and be billed after the visit.

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MUSIC FRIENDLY ANGELO STATE ART & MUSIC DEPARTMENT

SAMFA.ORG/PLAY-IT-AGAIN PLAY IT AGAIN concerts sparkle with the big band music of the West Texas Jazz Orchestra, led by band director James Bode at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. Area high schools and junior high band directors, Angelo State University music professors and other musicians play music from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller.

SAN ANGELO BLUES SOCIETY

SABLUESSOCIETY.COM If you believe you must suffer if you want to sing the blues, you will not find much sufferin’ going on in May when more than 10,000 people are jamming at San Angelo’s Bill Aylor Memorial River Stage at the Simply Texas Blues Fest.

The San Angelo Blues Society, about 40 community volunteers dedicated to promoting the blues, brings in some of the best blues musicians around. Local fans and visitors also hear new musicians trying to break into the blues business.

The festival sends winners to the International Blues Challenge - sanctioned contest in Memphis, Tennessee.

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SAN ANGELO PERFORMING SYMPHONY

SANANGELOSYMPHONY.COM The sweet sounds of symphonic music have been a part of San Angelo for almost 70 years by the San Angelo Symphony. Building on that history, Maestro Hector Guzman conducts 60 to 80 professional musicians in nine concerts a year for music lovers in the Concho Valley.

Executive Director Courtney Mahaffey said the Symphony prides itself on creating a season that strikes a balance between the masterpieces of composers such as Bach, Beethoven and Mozart with exciting new pieces that offer musical experiences. During any given season, a patron of the symphony will hear the orchestra perform classical, Americana, Jazz, Spanish, pop and more!

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ANGELOTHEATER.COM Since 1885, Angelo Civic Theatre has been dedicated to creating art and bonding the community. The oldest running community theater in Texas and one of the oldest in the nation, Angelo Civic Theatre gives volunteers a chance to perform.

The 230 seats provide a place for audiences to watch the seven musicals, comedies and dramas each season.

BALLET SAN ANGELO

BALLETSANANGELO.ORG The vision of Ballet San Angelo (BSA) is to foster creativity, develop self-esteem and discipline

through dance while encouraging participants toward the joy in their art. BSA is committed to helping students reach their full potential in dance and offers four regular season performances, Nutcracker, a spring ballet production, a mixed rep choreography production and student showcase.

BSA is committed to serving the community through programs including multi-ability dance, Joy of Movement classes that serve seniors, quality ballet education, choreography workshops, special summer workshops and more.

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PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS

WWW.SANANGELOPAC.ORG The Performing Arts Campus project is the heart of theater and dance in San Angelo. It includes the Murphey Performance Hall, the Brooks & Bates Theatre, the Black Box Performance Space and Ballet San Angelo Dance Studios. The renovated and expanded downtown 1928 City Auditorium is large enough to accommodate national touring groups and performers. Across the street is the Stephens Performing Arts Center which houses the PAC management staff as well as the Ballet San Angelo staff, two theaters, shops and the ballet activities. The organizations are cooperative so

that you can get a membership or tickets to one or all through one season ticket package, including series for Broadway, dance, small stage, ballet, Be Theatre or flex season.

VISUAL ARTS SAN ANGELO ART CLUB

SANANGELOARTCLUB.ORG The San Angelo Art Club was organized in 1928 by a group of local artists who were part of the Texas Art Camp in Christoval in the early 1920s.

They are a non-profit incorporated organization

dedicated to area wide artists and the city of San Angelo and are the second oldest continuous art organization in the state of Texas. Enjoy exhibitions, classes, artist displays, and purchase one of the art pieces for sale in the entrance of the gallery.

CHICKEN FARM ART CENTER

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restaurant and bed and breakfast in this funky area north of downtown. The art center hosts monthly and annual events featuring the arts, music, and culture of West Texas. Events are indoor/outdoor and admission is always free. Visitors are encouraged to explore this renovated and repurposed chicken farm and join in Sharing the Art Spirit.

His novel The Good Old Boys was made into a 1995 TV movie starring Tommy Lee Jones. The 18ft. by 32ft. mural replicating a blacksmith shop surrounded by historic registered brands of early West TX ranches is a piece by artist Crystal Goodman that can be seen on the east wall of a historic building at the corner of Concho Ave and Oakes St.

Paintbrush Alley is a free, open-air museum open 24 hours a day and is facilitated by Downtown San Angelo, Inc. and Art in Uncommon Places.

Nestled in the alleyway behind Firestone on W. Concho Ave. and Texas Theater on W. Twohig Ave., the outdoor gallery stretches along the back of several businesses. Bright murals and symbols of Texas culture encompass the alley’s theme of 1956 motion picture “Giant.” Adapted from the novel by Edna Ferber, life in West Texas is detailed in epic, Western drama style. The film features prominent actors like Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean, each of whom are immortalized in this not-so-secret corner of San Angelo. Over 50 artists have donated artwork in the alley.

POP ART MUSEUM

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HISTORIC MURALS OF SAN ANGELO

HISTORICMURALSOFSANANGELO.ORG One way San Angelo honors the spirit of its history is with massive works of public art. In the downtown core, the walls of many venerable buildings are covered with murals detailing the community’s roots. A mural at 108 Concho Ave by artist Stylle Read celebrates the military history of San Angelo, including Fort Concho, San Angelo Army Airfield and Goodfellow Air Force Base.

At 118 S. Chadbourne St is another Stylle Read mural honoring the contributions of Elmer Kelton, San Angelo's best-known author, whose westerns and other works have an international body of fans.

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collaboration between Art in Uncommon Places and Downtown San Angelo and opened in November 2019. Each art piece has a QR code to reveal more about the work and artist. With over 50 pieces of art, it has become a destination for art enthusiasts.

The museum includes a piece from James Gill, who worked with the most iconic leader of the pop art movement, Andy Warhol. This new area museum has garnered a lot of attention and was even the focal point of an article titled “13 Trips to Take in Texas in 2020” in Texas Highways Magazine.

ART IN UNCOMMON PLACES

ARTINUNCOMMONPLACES.COM Julie Raymond and Joy Thomas run a non-profit organization that helps give San Angelo its distinctive look. Art in Uncommon Places collaborates with local artists and volunteers to produce and donate over 200 prominent art features throughout San Angelo and the Concho Valley. A mosaic tiled Volkswagen, a colorful peace pole, totems, a big wire man and other outdoor pieces show the eccentric and creative style of art that specializes in pairing the most uncommon and unusual material, people and geography together.

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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

SAMFA.ORG At the center of arts activity and education is the award-winning San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (SAMFA). Housed in a distinctive building with a curved roof, the museum was built in 1999 from local materials such as limestone, Texas mesquite and native Texas red clay blocks.

The has held over 350 exhibits and has a rapidly growing collection of contemporary ceramics, with a competition cited by Ceramics Monthly as “the

premier clay show in America.” The outdoor sculpture garden, the EnPleinAirTEXAS event, even yoga with wine classes are just some of the inventive, exciting opportunities SAMFA creates.

The educational programs bring 33,000 children to the museum annually. In addition, there’s Art Thursday in the Education Studio, summer art camps, Family Day, the Mommy and Me blog that suggests at-home art projects and Project Starbase with Goodfellow Air Force Base.

Near the museum, Gallery Verde has been restored from the early 1920s dilapidated building to an artist gallery for individuals, groups and contemporary collections. Next to it, Coop Gallery is for emerging and professional artists to show their work. Taylor said, “We want to encourage artists to try new things. Installation, performance, new media and traditional processes are all welcome in the Coop. The space is limited only by your imagination!”

Café Museo is the earliest stage of a funky, fun, full-service restaurant in the service bay of a 1920s gas station. Food trucks operate from the Café Museo location on a regular basis. Caseta is

the Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art in Gallery Verde to promote the preservation, study and appreciation of early Texas visual art and its history.

The Trolley is a cooperative venture of Downtown San Angelo, Inc. and the museum. It is free and runs every third Thursday of the month for the Downtown San Angelo & Cultural Arts District Downtown Stroll.

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The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts juries an exhibit of 12-15 large-scale sculptures at the edge of Sunken Garden Park. The outdoor sculptures are on a seven-acre park that includes a formal sunken garden, cannas and other flowers, large open areas, landscaped groves and a walking and jogging track, as well as handsome retaining walls, stairs and other stonework created by Works Projects Administration.

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DOWNTOWN

uniquely Angelo to do? Take a picture with each of the different sheep statues!

Downtown San Angelo is the place to be! As you browse the eclectic shops, you will find handcrafted boots and jewelry, one-of-a-kind furniture and décor, generations-old antiques, cutting-edge clothing, art for all tastes and gifts as unique and diverse as the people of San Angelo.

Then hop on the free Trolley and be transported around San Angelo's most delightfully artistic hotspots - the Historic Murals of San Angelo - and visit the many artistic enclaves in the area where you will see masterpieces of both local and internationally renowned artists. Enjoy any of Downtown San Angelo’s pubs, clubs, bars and taverns where you will hear live rock, jazz, country and Tejano performances. Looking for something

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sand volleyball, bocce ball, giant chess or rent paddle boats from the concession stand.

Tournaments and festivals are hosted at the park throughout the year, including Bosque-to-berfest.

The Concho River Walk was designated one of five "Great Public Spaces" on the American Planning Association’s 2017 "Great Places in America" list and it is no wonder why. It serves as a hub for downtown activity daily. Visitors and residents alike can be found relaxing and enjoying the numerous free amenities that the River Walk has to offer. Ranging from beautiful gardens and parks to concerts and golfing, there is no shortage of outdoor activities right in the heart of Historic Downtown.

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to have a great time, create new memories and feel part of the riverside golf course family! Built in 1965, this 18-hole par-72 golf course has been a staple hangout for San Angelo area golfers for decades. Also known as mesquite ranch, it’s one of the premiere courses in the area.

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Bentwood's 18-hole championship golf course will test any level of play. It has been expertly designed by William P. Martindale, (noted golf architect and former touring professional).

Seven water hazards and numerous bunkers are Strategically placed to give the 6.932-yard course a challenging unique character. Well maintained by our certified golf course superintendent, the course is open year-round. Bentwood's easy-going, friendly golfers are always willing to add one more to their group. You will not stay a stranger for long! Their a-1 rated PGA director of golf and his PGA staff offer members a variety of year-round tournaments, Lessons, ladies and junior clinic and a fully stocked pro shop. A first-class practice facility is adjacent to the clubhouse, with a large putting green, two chipping greens and a driving range.

GOLF COURSE

QUICKSANDSANANGELO.COM Located on 300 rolling acres along the Concho River, Quicksand is 7,171 yards of challenging golf featuring a number of bunkers, several water hazards along with generous rolling fairways that combine to make this a unique experience.

Golfers from the scratch player to the developing golfer will experience an exciting and challenging opportunity to test their skills from one of our five sets of tees. Along with great golf, enjoy their fully stocked pro shop and restaurant to round out the great day of golf and friendship.

San Angelo Country Club is a private, member-owned club located along the banks of the beautiful Concho River in San Angelo. The centerpiece of the club is the John Bredemus designed championship golf course. From a land of gently rolling hills populated with pecan, live oak and mesquite trees, the noted architect carved out an understated masterpiece in the early 1920s paving the way for generations of livelihood to come.

SANTA FE PARK GOLF COURSE

Santa Fe Golf Course is a city-owned 9-hole course along the Concho River in downtown San Angelo. It's the perfect place to work in a leisurely round in a short amount of time and practice your game. A short course at only 2,466 yards, the only hazards are the greenside grass bunkers.

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The Tom Green County libraries are the perfect place to curl up with a good book, but also offer much more. From reading to pets, "Stories and Songs for Preschoolers," art classes and teen movies, the library system has events and programs for all ages.

STEAM CENTRAL

STEAM Central is a community makerspace in the Stephens Central Library. STEAM Central provides free access to a variety of amazing equipment and software for creative projects and hobbies - available to anyone with a Tom Green

County Library card.

In addition to equipment for teen and adult patrons, STEAM Central hosts activities for children of all ages and houses fun learning kits available for check-out to educators for classroom use. Kits can also be requested for use in the space.

STEAM Central also hosts the Tom Green County Library's expansive board game collection, which is open to circulation and includes games of all genres, age levels and complexities. They also have a collection of tabletop RPG books and materials.

Some equipment requires a certification class.

Appointments are strongly recommend for all equipment - even those not requiring certification - as walk-in usage will depend on activity in the space and availability of staff and equipment.

Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 3-7pm and by appointment The Dunbar Historical Library is a treasure trove of African-American history located at 903 Martin Luther King Dr., San Angelo, TX 76903. Founded in 1899, the library is the oldest free public library in San Angelo and one of its most significant historical landmarks. The Dunbar Historical Library began as a small collection housed in the basement of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in

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San Angelo. Today it houses more than 17,000 books, journals, newspapers and other periodicals about topics relevant to African Americans throughout history.

E.H. DANNER MUSEUM OF TELEPHONY

FORTCONCHO.COM Located at Fort Concho National Historic Landmark and named for former General Telephone Company President, E.H. Danner, the museum is a tribute to the world of telephone communication.

Displays of antique instruments and equipment document the development of the industry and the contributions of its people. The museum also houses models of telephones from Alexander Graham Bell's "Gallows Frame Phone" (only five ever built) through wooden phones and push-button phones of the 1880's to present day models.

FORT CHADBOURNE

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Fort Chadbourne is an 1852 military frontier fort established October 28, 1852 by Companies A & K of the Eighth U.S. Infantry. The Fort was named for Lt. Theodore Lincoln Chadbourne who fought and was killed in the Battle of Resaca de la Palma.

In 1999, the Fort Chadbourne Foundation was

formed to restore the aging military post. To uncover its history, rebuild its glory and give it new life. Today it stands proud with six buildings being restored, all ruins stabilized and a beautiful new Visitor Center to tell its story.

The Visitor Center features the vault, displaying over 300 antique guns, 1000's of military and Native American artifacts, cannons, theater, a Medal of Honor display featuring a wall with each recipient’s name engraved, cowboy heritage, a branding wall, stagecoach, antique bank and bar along with information on the restoration of Fort Chadbourne.

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The Mayer Museum at Angelo State University offers a wide range of exhibits and programs for the entire family! From giant dinosaurs to the history of the Permian Basin, the Mayer Museum offers exhibits that showcase the prestige of the Concho

Valley Region. Collections include an extensive gallery featuring natural science exhibits on biology, geology and paleontology; a wing devoted to West Texas History and a Kids Cave provides hands on experiences and the opportunity to experiment to the children. Guided tours are also available.

RAILWAY MUSEUM OF SAN ANGELO

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While trains are no longer a common sight in San Angelo, the city owes much of its early history to the railroad. In 1888 the Santa Fe Railway company brought much needed railway access to San Angelo, providing a gateway for supplies, livestock, and oil to flow in and out of the region.

Without the influence of the railway, it is safe to say that San Angelo would not be what it is today.

The Santa Fe Depot now serves as a railway museum that is open to the public on Saturdays.

The Railway Museum of San Angelo has several exhibits on display including the depot itself, a decommissioned train engine, railroad artifacts detailing over a century of history, model railroad displays and a photo gallery.

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KAYAKING/CANOEING

San Angelo’s waterways have plenty of space to paddle kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards.

Boat launches are scattered along the Concho River, including Concho Park, South Concho Park and near downtown. Lake Nasworthy has more than 10 public access points with ramps. The most popular include Middle Concho Park, Spring Creek Park and Mary E. Lee Park. The lake offers different paddling experiences such as open water, channels with islands and water flowers. There are more than 20 miles available for a perimeter paddle around the lake. Twin Buttes Reservoir has several boat ramps, including the Twin Buttes Marina and South Pool. Boat ramps are also available at San Angelo State Park into O.C. Fisher Reservoir.

OUTDOOR FISHING

Fishing is a popular sport in San Angelo with the Concho River, O.C. Fisher and Twin Buttes reservoirs, and Lake Nasworthy available for anglers. Many enjoy fishing from the banks of the Concho River, while others launch their kayaks and boats at numerous water locations in and around the city.

Since 1986, the popular Toyota ShareLunker program has partnered with anglers to enhance bass fishing in Texas. Anglers who catch trophysized, largemouth bass are encouraged to share their catch with Texas Parks and Wildlife for breeding and restocking of the state’s waters. In March 2018, Austin Terry of San Angelo bagged a trophy bass weighing 13.40 lbs. and measuring 25 3/4 inches at Twin Buttes Reservoir.

HUNTING

With its wide-open spaces and rangeland, San Angelo has its share of wildlife, including whitetail deer, wild hogs, doves, and turkeys. Hunters can

draw hunts at several private venues, San Angelo State managed lands, and San Angelo State Park.

San Angelo State Park has approximately 7.063 acres for regular and special permits. Angelo State University rangeland has a deer density of one deer for every 15-20 acres and a ratio of one buck for every one to two does. The range is maintained with brush control reseeding and prescribed burns for improved habitat.

HIKING AND BIKING

If you want to get off the beaten path, head out to San Angelo State Park! With more than 60 miles of trails, it is a hiking and cycling heaven. The park has trails with a wide range of levels of difficulty.

The Roadrunner Trail is an easy loop or explore the moderate Dinosaur Trail leading to the Permian Period track site and up to the challenging Roller Coaster Trail. A few of the trails are for hikers only, but many trails are open to cyclists and equestrian enthusiasts. The park offers guided hikes regularly and is a venue for larger events such as the West Texas Badlands Challenge and Crazy Desert Trail Races.

WALKING TRAILS

The Concho River Walk follows the Concho River for four miles and features along the path include the Santa Fe Golf Course, Kids’ Kingdom, a skate park and footbridges that traverse the river.

The Red Arroyo Trail is a 14-foot-wide path that runs from Knickerbocker Road to Sherwood Way. The path has several loops and spurs and totals four miles. Along the path, enjoy Art in Uncommon Places and mosaic benches. The dog park is also along the path system.

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PARKS From dog park to skate park, San Angelo is full of parks sure to please every member of the family.

Set up camp at one of the parks around Twin Butte Reservoir and Lake Nasworthy. Bike along the Red Arroyo tributaries through rolling plains and riparian zones with native plants and wildflowers, trees, birds and animals of many types. Watch the kiddos as they climb through the maze-like Kid’s Kingdom playground then have a BBQ picnic lunch while relaxing under a pavilion. Join a bocce ball game in The Bosque area, an art-filled and riverside pocket forest. Take four-legged family members over to the dog park where you will find one area for smaller dogs and another for larger breeds. Or grab your board and head over to the skate park for ollies and kickflips.

HERITAGE PARK

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Open Daily: 8am to 8pm Come discover your heritage! Heritage Park, a pocket park in historic downtown San Angelo, provides a unique environment for people to learn about the rich cultural heritage of West Texas.

The central theme of the park is meaningfully communicated utilizing web-based video

presentations highlighting histories of early West Texas Ranch families. The Park also features a vintage rainwater catchment system, which together with a video presentation promotes water conservation. A sculpture of a rancher and his horse at a flowing water feature, surrounded by inspiring architectural elements and native plants, depicts the essence of our West Texas Heritage.

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COSATX.US/DEPARTMENTS-SERVICES/ RECREATION/TEXAS-BANK-SPORTS-COMPLEX Texas Bank Sports Complex includes facilities

for softball, baseball, flag football, kickball, sand volleyball, as well as a community park with scenic river views. The complex provides thousands of athletes locally and from across the state with a place to play sports. City Recreation programs alone will host more than 600 youth and adult flag football players and 600 youth and 200 adult softball/baseball players at the complex. All league offerings have competitive, recreation and casual divisions for men's, women's, co-ed, industrial and church. Leagues become an open division when too few teams register to allow for at least two divisions. Register online at teamsideline.com/ sanangelo or at the Recreation office.

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Admission: $5 per person for ages 3+ $3 for ages 65+ • Under 2 FREE Chill out in the summer months with your friends or have fun with your kids and family at San Angelo's most popular public swimming pools of San Angelo. The pool includes two splash pads, water slides, locker rooms, bathrooms, showers and concession stand. The pool offers season passes and swim lessons and is available for private and semi-private party rentals. Come hang out and cool off at the pool while watching a family-friendly movie! Movies will begin at sundown and regular admission fees apply.

Concessions are available and flotation devices and chairs are welcome!

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618 S. Chadbourne St. • 325-481-2798 Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm The City of San Angelo's two senior centers provide a place for adults ages 55 & older who are looking for a place to socialize and stay active.

The centers provide a wide range of activities, programs and special events throughout the year.

Each month, The Express newsletter is available for pickup and provides information on scheduled classes, activities and associated fees.

Senior Services hosts a nutrition program that is open to all participants of the Santa Fe Crossing and Station 618 senior centers. The nutrition program is funded in part by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services through the Concho Valley Council of Governments, Area Agency on Aging, the City of San Angelo and participant donations. The cost per meal is a suggested $3 donation for program participants. Guests younger than 60 years of age are welcome at a cost of $6 per meal.

The nutrition program is available at Santa Fe Crossing Senior Center from 11am to 12:30pm Monday through Friday, and at the Christian Village and Plaza Del Sol senior living facilities. Meals are

The Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial River Stage is an outdoor amphitheater located on the banks of the Concho River at 16 E. Avenue A. The fan-shaped River Stage incorporates the natural terrain of a 3-acre site into its design. Spectators can view the stage from the terraced hillside or from chairs set on a concrete slab directly in front of the stage.

The River Stage has been host to such acts as bluesman B.B. King, Texas troubadour Willie Nelson, rocker Ted Nugent and San Angelo's own Los Lonely Boys and Paula Deanda. The venue is also home to the San Angelo Symphony's annual July 3rd Pops Concert and fireworks show, a free event that draws tens of thousands of people.

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CONCHOCHRISTMASCELEBRATION.COM Concho Christmas consists of a live Nativity scene, the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony, Lights of Christmas Parade, Bike Through the Lights, bicycle ride with Santa, Run Rudolph Run, annual Tuba Christmas concert, Kayak Through the Lights, the KCSA FM 97.1 FM radio broadcast and the extraordinary light tour. The Tour of Lights, a massive light display along the Concho River, is a 2.5-mile route display featuring over three million lights. In 2015, Texas Monthly Magazine recognized it as one of the Top 5 holiday light tours in the state. Other holiday activities during the month of December include Christmas at Old Fort Concho and Santa’s Santa Fe Christmas at the Railway Museum of San Angelo.

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Texas history comes alive at San Angelo’s Fort Concho, a onetime home to the Buffalo Soldiers and famed military commander, Pecos Bill.

Thankfully, the fort’s fighting days are over, and it’s turned into a gentler leaf. It now spends its days hosting a massive Christmas celebration for all to enjoy. Christmas at Old Fort Concho takes advantage of all the fort’s 40 acres and 24 buildings, transforming them into a winter wonderland during

the first full weekend of December. Every day of the event, you can check out the Winter Rendezvous, a large-scale reenactment of campsites and traders in the 1800s. You’ll also be able to see the “troops” drill, shoot their weapons, and ride around on horseback. When you go inside the fort, you’ll find a market of artisan goods perfect for your Christmas list or a little something for yourself. A food court will keep you energized so you can keep exploring the fort and browsing all the unique items for sale! For the kids, the fort will have plenty of areas with activities and crafts, all of which are free. And not only will there be live music, but musicians will also be strolling the grounds. So, if you can’t find the music, it’ll find you.

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WWW.SANANGELOSYMPHONY.ORG This concert, the fourth largest patriotic celebration of its kind in Texas, draws more than 35,000 people. Events include live music, children’s activities and a fireworks extravaganza. The concert includes a selection of patriotic music along with a military march in and Fort Concho cannons. The performance is free, but reserved seating is available to Symphony subscribers for a fee.

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all over Texas to show off their animals. Besides livestock, the show features agriculture speaking and mechanics contests, as well as a robotics competition. Tickets go on sale in early December each year.

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The 20 Under 40 Awards recognize younger members of our community who are outstanding professionals, leaders, and contributors to San Angelo. Nominations open in May and 20 individuals are chosen by an anonymous Selection Committee based upon a blind point system. An awards ceremony is held in October to honor these outstanding young professionals. The importance of this program is undeniable, as it helps build the young leadership infrastructure that will ensure San Angelo remains vibrant, engaged, and forward-thinking well into the future.

Annual Banquet

The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is a cherished tradition that unites our business community to celebrate dedication, progress, and success. This event stands as the largest assembly of business, civic, and community leaders in the area, solidifying its position as the Chamber’s premier event of the year. This time-honored event showcases the Chamber's achievements from the past year, offers a glimpse into our upcoming goals, and recognizes exceptional citizens and volunteers. The pinnacle of the night is the esteemed announcement of the Citizen of the Year.

Get your golf on at the Chamber Classic golf tournament! Participants can enjoy a fun day of golf, camaraderie, food, and drinks. Players can register individually or as a team and are encouraged to take part in our customized side games - winners can take home some great prizes!

Goodfellow Appreciation Day

The Goodfellow Appreciation Day Savings Pass provides an opportunity for businesses in the community to show their appreciation to our Goodfellow neighbors by offering military exclusive specials on Armed Forces Day.

West Texas Legislative Summit

The West Texas Legislative Summit is an awardwinning event which brings together hundreds of elected officials and business professionals from throughout West Texas. This event provides a form for West Texas community representatives to spend a day addressing our common legislative priorities.

Attendees can meet and greet legislators, business leaders, panelists, sponsors, and fellow colleagues.

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ACCOUNTANTS FINANCE & INSURANCE

OLIVER, RAINEY & WOJTEK, LLP 2909 SHERWOOD WAY, STE. 300 SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-942-6713 ORW.CPA ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & BUILDING

KFW ARCHITECTS 37-B W. CONCHO AVE. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-653-2900 KFWARCHITECTS.COM ART GALLERIES

DEBRA VANCE'S ART 325-244-3278 DEBRAVANCE.ART Studio/Gallery open afternoons, by appointment.

Create a cohesive look and feel in your home or office. I create in series, several with same theme and offer Original work, Prints, Note Cards and more. I offer Art Packages to complete your space.

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - NE W & USED

RANDALL MOTORS INC. 801 W. AVE. N SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-655-5631 RANDALLCADILLAC.COM AUTOMOBILE PAINT & BODY

ANGELO COLLISION SPECIALIST 1901 W. AVE. N SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-942-9216 ANGELOCOLLISION.COM AUTOMOTIVE

ORIG-EQUIP 3797 W. HOUSTON HARTE SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-944-1141 ORIGEQUIP.COM Come by for new truck accessories bed liners, toolboxes, seat covers, grill guards, step bars & more. You don't have to drive all over town or check out a million different websites to find the perfect truck accessories. They're all here.

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RIC HENRY'S AUTO SERVICE 204 W. WASHINGTON DR. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-653-3583 RICHENRYSAUTOSERVICE.COM AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE

SAN ANGELO RVS, INC. 1524 S BRYANT BLVD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-227-6548 SANANGELORVS.COM AWARDS/TROPHIES/ GIFTS/ENGRAVING

ANGELO AWARDS 1605 W. AVE. N SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-944-2302 ANGELOAWARDS.COM BAKERY

DIVA DONUTS 4115 BEN FICKLIN RD., LOT 142 SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-301-3940 BANKS

SONORA BANK 5710 SHERWOOD WAY SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-949-0099 With a second location to serve you!

SONORA BANK-SOUTHLAND 2502 SOUTHLAND BLVD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-947-2100 SONORABANK.COM CHURCHES

SOUTHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH 4300 MEADOW CREEK TRL. SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-949-9633 SOUTHLANDBAPTIST.ORG CLOTHING - SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL

LUXE SEVENTY SIX BOUTIQUE 113 E. CONCHO AVE., STE. 130 SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-650-4044 LUXESEVENTYSIX.COM

COMMUNITY

EMPLOYMENT

ORGANIZATIONS -

SERVICES/STAFFING

FAMILY, COMMUNITY & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF GREATER WEST TEXAS 3418 TOWN AND COUNTRY DR. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-653-4673 CACGREATERWTX.ORG COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

TEXAS SOUTHWEST COUNCIL SCOUTING 104 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-655-7107 TSWCBSA.ORG COMPUTERS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ENER-TEL SERVICES 1911 S. BRYANT BLVD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-658-8375 CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTORS

PEARSON'S PAINTING 2114 SHELTON SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-304-0669 COPIERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE

ALLEN YOUNG OFFICE MACHINES P.O. BOX 2780 SAN ANGELO, TX 76902 325-655-6558 CREDIT UNIONS

SAN ANGELO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 235 W. 1ST ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-653-8320 SAFCU.COM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

R. M. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, INC. P.O. BOX 1550 SAN ANGELO, TX 76902 325-486-1309 MAYBERRYELECTRICAL.COM

PERSONNEL SERVICES 1106 HUTCHINS AVE. BALLINGER, TX 76821 325-365-8880 PSSTAFFING.COM E VENT PLANNING ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

MARKETS ON THE CONCHO 1412 S. OAKES ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 915-303-0004 MARKETSALONGTHECONCHO.COM FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

SKYLINE AVIATION INC 8926 HANGAR RD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-944-8858 SKYLINEFBO.COM FUNERAL HOMES

ROBERT MASSIE FUNERAL HOME 402 RIO CONCHO DR. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-655-8121 ROBERTMASSIE.COM Providing personalized, professional & compassionate services in your time of need.

With a warm, comfortable, family-oriented environment & creating a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored & supporting you towards healing.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

PEAK AESTHETICS AND WELLNESS 30 W. BEAUREGARD AVE. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-238-5832 PEAKAW.COM HEALTH CARE

WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER 3001 S. JACKSON ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-223-6300 WESTTEXASREHAB.COM

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SALES & RENTALS

SCHROEDER BROS. SERVICES LLC 20696 U.S. HWY. 2775 CHRISTOVAL, TX 76935 325-650-3838 SCHROEDERBROS.US HISTORICAL SITE MUSEUM

FORT CHADBOURNE FOUNDATION 651 FORT CHADBOURNE RD. BRONTE, TX 76933 325-743-2555 Fort Chadbourne loves to share our mission of promoting our history to our visitors. Come out for a tour to see what has been accomplished!

We are proud of our Texas History!

FORT CONCHO NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK 630 S. OAKES ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-481-2646 FORTCONCHO.COM HOME & GARDEN

VENTAIRE AWNING 1217 S. OAKES ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-655-6182 FACEBOOK.COM/VENTAIREAWNING ANDORNAMENTALIRONWORKS HOME HEALTH CARE

CONCHO VALLEY HOME HEALTH CARE 430 W. BEAUREGARD AVE. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-944-8916 CVHHC.COM HOME PREFERRED SENIOR CARE #9 3180 EXECUTIVE DR., STE. 109 SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-703-2999 HPSCGROUP.COM HOTELS & MOTELS

BEST WESTERN NORTH BRYANT INN 1418 N. BRYANT BLVD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-617-7990 BWSANANGELO.COM

CANDLEWOOD SUITES SAN ANGELO TX 4587 W. HOUSTON HARTE EXPWY. SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-947-9400 CANDLEWOODSUITES.COM/SANANGELOTX RAMADA LIMITED 2201 N. BRYANT BLVD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-653-8442 WYNDHAMHOTELS.COM/RAMADA RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 2545 SOUTHWEST BLVD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-949-6617 X4906 HYDRAULIC & INDUSTRIAL HOSE PRODUCTS

PRECISION HYDRAULIC TECHNOLOGY INC. 4349 CHRISTOVAL RD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-651-0000 PRECISIONHYDRAULICTECHNOLOGY.COM INSURANCE FINANCE & INSURANCE

SANDER'S INSURANCE AGENCY (ALLSTATE) 2801 SOUTHWEST BLVD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-653-8807 RONDALLSANDERSINSURANCEAGENCY.COM JE WELRY CUSTOM DESIGN/REPAIR - FULL LINE RETAIL

LEGEND JEWELERS 18 E. CONCHO AVE. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-653-0112 LEGENDSJEWELERS.COM Home of the Concho Pearl!

Custom designing for over 50 years Diamonds direct from Belgium • Jewelry repair Full service retail jeweler • All work done in-house Specialists in precious gemstones LODGING & GUEST RANCHES

X BAR RANCH & NATURE RETREAT 8115 F.M. 2129 ELDORADO, TX 76936 325-853-2688 XBARRANCH.COM

MANUFACTURING

PRINTING & TYPESETTING SERVICES

WENDLAND MANUFACTURING CORP. 601 W. 11TH ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-655-6778 WENDLANDMFG.COM Quality-built custom pressure vessels and tanks.

MEMBERSHIP WAREHOUSE

SAM'S CLUB 5749 SHERWOOD WAY SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-223-9373 SAMSCLUB.COM Monday-Saturday 7a-8:30p • Sunday 10a-6p METAL BUILDING MANUFACTURER & ERECTOR

WEST TEXAS STEEL & SUPPLY 6617 S. U.S. HWY. 277 SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-651-7322 WTXSTEEL.COM NAIL SALONS

VIP NAIL SPA 2011 KNICKERBOCKER RD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-223-8888 VIPNAILSPASANANGELO.COM NON-PROFIT-

Q'S PRINTING & DESIGN/ I BUSINESS, INC. 20 HOWARD ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-944-2942 QSPD.COM REAL ESTATE

JIM SLAUGHTER REALTORS 2808 SHERWOOD WAY SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-658-9209 JIMSLAUGHTERREALTORS.COM We hit our 25-year milestone this year, serving San Angelo with Professionalism and Integrity.

We can meet all your residential needs, from Listing and Selling to providing Superb Property Management. Give us a call and let us "earn" your business.

ROCKY SPOONTS REAL ESTATE 2868 W. BEAUREGARD AVE. SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-949-7719 SPOONTSREALTY.COM YOUR HOME SOLD GUARANTEED Or I'll Buy It! Your biggest dilemma when buying another home is whether to buy first or sell first.

My Sale Program solves this. I prepare a total market analysis of your home Free & No Obligation. Just call me for details.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE-

LODGING & TRAVEL

ORGANIZATIONS

PECAN CREEK LODGE 36 W. BEAUREGARD AVE., STE. 301 SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-653-1688 PECANCREEKLODGE.COM

TEXAS FORTS TRAIL P.O. BOX 208 ABILENE, TX 79604 800-484-1462 TEXASFORTSTRAIL.COM PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

BARRON PLUMBING INC. 3226 FOSTER ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-655-3151 BARRONPLUMBINGSANANGELO.COM

RESTAURANTS

FUENTES CAFE DOWNTOWN 101 S. CHADBOURNE ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-658-2430 FUENTESCAFEDOWNTOWN.COM

BROTHERS PLUMBING P.O. BOX 392 CHRISTOVAL, TX 76935 325-777-6060 BROTHERSPLUMBINGTX.COM MARKETPLACE

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THE ORIGINAL HENRY'S DINER 3015 SHERWOOD WAY SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-223-0171 Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 11 am to 9 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am to 11 pm Sunday 11 am to 3 pm

SCHOOL

STEEL TANKS/

UNIFORM RENTAL

(PRIVATE CHRISTIAN)

PRESSURE VESSELS

& FACILITY SERVICES

WEST ANGELO CHURCH OF CHRIST/ SOUTHWEST BIBLE INSTITUTE 3200 SAN ANTONIO ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-949-7579 WESTANGELO.COM

MANUFACTURER

CINTAS CORP. 439 768 WALNUT ST. ABILENE, TX 79601 325-677-5266 CINTAS.COM

SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL

MR. BOOTS, INC. 2130 W. BEAUREGARD AVE. SAN ANGELO, TX 76901 325-949-3921 FACEBOOK.COM/P/ MR-BOOTS-100064583413264

1st Community Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . 31 17th Force Support Squadron • Goodfellow Air Force Base . . . . . . . . . . 30 Abel Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Alejandro's Kitchen & Tequila . . . . . . . . . . 57 Angelo Kidney Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Angelo MRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Angelo State University® Norris-Vincent College of Business . . . . . 42 Angoria Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ATEX Restaurant Supply & Service . . . . . . . . 25 Bellagio at Sunset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Brothers Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Clarion® by Choice Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Concho Valley Brick & Stone . . . . . . . . . . 37 Concho Valley Home Health Care . . . . . . . . 44 Country Club for Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cow Patties Thrift Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 CVEC - A Touchstone Energy® Cooperative . . . 23 Earl's Plumbing & Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Eggemeyer's General Store . . . . . . . . . . . 09 Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - Shelly Stromboe DDS & Marissa Blackwell DDS . . . . . . . . . . 40 First Presbyterian Church of San Angelo . . . . . 51 G10 Custom Coatings & Vinyl . . . . . Inside Cover Garrett Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Goodwill West Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Harlow & Harlow, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Hi-Tech Pest Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Housley Group Communications . . . . . . . . . 24 Housley Group Technology, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 24 64

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WENDLAND MANUFACTURING CORP. 601 W. 11TH ST. SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 325-655-6778 WENDLANDMFG.COM Quality-built custom pressure vessels and tanks.

HPF Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 HPF Consultants, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 Jackson Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Jacksons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Kington Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health . . 46 Legend Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Matador Environmental Professionals . . . . . . 35 Momentous Home Independent Sober Living . . 15 Mr. Insurance Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 NAMI San Angelo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02 Old Town Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue . . . . . . . . . 14 Precision Hydraulic Technology . . . . . . . . . 22 Premier Realty Group • Emma Chaput - KW Synergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Quality Carpet & Tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Rio Villas Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Robert Lee Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Rodeway Inn® by Choice Hotels . . . . . . . . . 56 Rosa's Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 Rust Street Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 San Angelo Association of Realtors® . . . . . . 36 San Angelo Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02 San Angelo ISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 San Angelo Mobile IV Hydration . . . . . . . . . 46 San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts . . . . . . . . 51 San Angelo Studios a Coworking Space . . . . . 28 San Angelo Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 San Angelo Whiskey Collective . . . . . . . . . 53 Sav-A-Life Skills CPR/First Aid Training Center . 46

WINE & SPECIALTY MARKETS

IN VINO VERITAS 2007 KNICKERBOCKER RD. SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 325-223-1045 INVINOVERITASWINES.COM

Scott Alexander, REALTOR® Coldwell Banker Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . 37 SERVPRO® of San Angelo . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 Shannon Health . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Shelburne Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . 28 SMC Oilfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Smith, Rose, Finley Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . 27 Southland Arms Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Spartan Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 SPJST Life Insurance & Annuities . . . . . . . . 03 Steve Eustis Co., Realtors® . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Suburban Studios® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Tarpley Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Teri Jackson, REALTORS® . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Texas Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 The Canine Resort & Daycare . . . . . . . . . . 52 The Floor Store by Steamout . . . . . . . . . . 34 The Landing Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 The Resort at Riverside Apartments . . . . . . . 17 The Salvation Army® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Thieman Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Transcend Blinds and Shutters . . . . . . . . . 34 Trinity Lutheran San Angelo . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Visiting Angels® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 W&W | AFCO Steel® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Weddings by Terri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Windmill Park Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Window Depot USA® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Woodruff Wealth Management . . . . . . . . . 54 Yellowhouse Machinery Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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