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In today's newsletter:

  • How a real F-16 will change firefighter training at Goodfellow
  • Why AARP Texas just honored San Angelo’s Rep. Drew Darby
  • How Angelo State hoops turned a rough stretch into a home sweep

Also on today's calendar: HUNKS The Show at The Tilted Mug (San Angelo, TX) 12/18/25 and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Increasing amounts of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
  • Thursday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WATCH: Goodfellow AFB Adds F-16 Trainer to Firefighter Program, Showcases Capabilities (sanangelolive.com) — Firefighters at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo now have a real F-16 jet to practice pilot rescues and emergency procedures, after a ribbon-cutting at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy. Instructors say the intact aircraft will boost realism for multi-branch firefighter and officer training, preparing younger airmen for deployments without relying solely on simulations.
   

• AARP Texas Recognizes Nine State Lawmakers as 2025 Legislative Champions (aarp.org) — San Angelo’s own Rep. Drew Darby has been named a 2025 Legislative Champion by AARP Texas for his work expanding nurse practitioner authority and protecting consumers in the residential solar market. The recognition highlights how his efforts, alongside eight other lawmakers, aim to fight fraud, improve healthcare access, and reduce costs for older Texans statewide.
   

• Angelo State Hoops goes 2-0 on the day vs Texas A&M International (conchovalleyhomepage.com) — Angelo State basketball fans in San Angelo saw a perfect home sweep, with the Rambelles snapping a five-game skid and the Rams pulling off a dramatic 78–77 comeback over Texas A&M International at the Junell Center. The women improved to 2–6 while the men moved to 9–3, both heading toward a holiday break after this week’s remaining games.
   

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    Wednesday December 17
  • Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
    San Angelo State Park SanAngeloStatePark Map&Directions
    10:00 am
    • Thursday December 18
  • HUNKS The Show at The Tilted Mug (San Angelo, TX) 12/18/25
    The Tilted Mug , 3520 Knickerbocker Rd , San Angelo
    9:00 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
    San Angelo State Park SanAngeloStatePark Map&Directions
    10:00 am
  • Cactus Market Days
    17 E Twohig Ave , San Angelo
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
    San Angelo State Park SanAngeloStatePark Map&Directions
    10:00 am

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  • Ingram Cleaners Highlights Best Practices for Dry-Clean Prep (bakercityherald.com)

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