🌱 How a San Angelo Central alum just dominated the Atlanta Braves
San Angelo, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers San Angelo! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a San Angelo Central alum just dominated the Atlanta Braves
- AirMed called after semi rollover near San Angelo on Highway 208
- Why Lower Ghost Camp in San Angelo feels so strangely unforgettable
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Central pitcher Davis Martin bounces back with six scoreless innings (conchovalleyhomepage.com) — A former San Angelo Central standout is turning heads in the majors, as pitcher Davis Martin threw six scoreless innings in Chicago’s 2–1 win over the Atlanta Braves. He scattered six hits, struck out six, issued no walks, and improved his record to 9–2 while helping move the White Sox into first place in the American League Central. 
• AirMed Dispatched to Semi-Truck Rollover on Highway 208 (sanangelolive.com) — Shannon’s AirMed1 was dispatched Thursday afternoon after a semi-truck rolled over on Highway 208 near Bristow Road outside San Angelo, pinning the driver but leaving them conscious and breathing. Emergency radio traffic also reported oil leaking from the truck, and crews remain on scene. Authorities have not yet released further details about injuries or road impacts.
• 12 Forgotten Parks In Texas With Eerie Atmosphere (myfamilytravels.com) — One of Texas’ eeriest “forgotten” spots is right here at San Angelo State Park’s Lower Ghost Camp, reached from 625 S. Oakes Street and a short trail walk. The article highlights its crumbling picnic structures, encroaching brush, and hushed dusk atmosphere, then rounds up 11 other quiet, atmospheric parks and ghost towns across the state for road-trip explorers.
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★ Featured events ★
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Pickle Fest →
Bart Dewitt Park, 330 S Irving St, San Angelo
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park SanAngeloStatePark Map&Directions
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Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park SanAngeloStatePark Map&Directions
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Saturday June 13
Wednesday June 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park SanAngeloStatePark Map&Directions
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ABRA .22 LR Benchrest Match →
San Angelo Gun Club, 2827 Winger Rd, San Angelo
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Fathers Day celebration →
San Angelo KOA Holiday, 6699 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo
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Senior Parking Registration
Christoval ISD 20454 Ranch to Market 2084, Christoval, TX 76935, USA
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Junior Parking Registration
Christoval ISD 20454 Ranch to Market 2084, Christoval, TX 76935, USA
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Art and Independence — San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts →
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St, San Angelo
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Wall 4th of July Parade — San Angelo Kiwanis Club →
Wall Co-Op Gin, 9194 Loop 570, Wall
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San Angelo, TX: Chingona Comedy →
The Tilted Mug, 3520 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo
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Flatland Cavalry →
Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial Riverstage, 401 Orient St, San Angelo
7:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 21
Monday June 22
Wednesday June 24
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Saturday July 11
Thursday July 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There's a recycling drive this Saturday at the coliseum for the stuff
we normally can't recycle. I'm finding very little information about it as in what the hours of operation are. Also what items that will accepted. (Nextdoor Capital Heights) - I just learned this today.
Hope it helps someone. https://foodfinder.us/ (Nextdoor Belaire)
- Angelo State University posted a job opening for Associate Director of Athletic Communications in San Angelo. Apply here.
- First Financial Bankshares posted a job opening for AVP Consumer Relationship Manager EX in San Angelo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Angelo here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Sweetwater
- Sensitive Skin Built The Brand: How Sweetwater Labs Became A Refuge For Customers Who React To Conventional Skincare (ussharemarkets.com)
- In Loving Memory of Janice Elaine (Fred) Nehring (krtnradio.com)
- Virgil Wayne Wilson, 66 (koxe.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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