By: Becca Nelson Sankey | Photography: Becca Sankey Photography If there’s one thing Julie Raymond has learned about her adopted hometown since starting Art in Uncommon Places in 2006, it’s that San Angelo doesn’t hold back in terms of time, talent, and monetary donations. That kindness has been the heartbeat of AIUP and its quest to put San Angelo on […]
Art in Uncommon Places
Hampton’s BBQ: Smokin’ Eats
By: Becca Nelson Sankey | Photography: Kim Torres Photography Jaton and Courtney Hampton had been living and working in the Dallas area for seven years when opportunity – in their hometown of San Angelo, of all places – came knocking. Having recently welcomed a second child and ensconced in the big city, the Hamptons weren’t sure they wanted to answer. […]
Ministry For Neighbors
San Angelo is blessed with a multitude of non-profit organizations. Few have the reach of Rust Street Ministries. The local ministry, so named for its location at 803 Rust St., dates back to 1995 when Wall resident Sandy Jameson went on a mission trip to Atlanta with her childhood church, Johnson Street Church of Christ. While there, they visited a […]
Bubba’s Smokehouse: For the love of BAR-B-QUE
By: Amanda Razani | Photography: Kim Torres Photography When it comes to BBBQ, only a select few can be as passionate as Gerald Pritchett, who shares his enthusiasm for well-flavored meat through his restaurant, Babba’s Smokehouse. Located in a rustic little shack, the place gives off a traditional and authentic texas BBQ vibe. Pritchett said his love for good BBQ […]
The Pit BBQ: A different style of BBQ
By: Amanda Razani | Photography: Kim Torres Photography When Jesse Sanchez and D.J. Ridenour, best friends for years and owners of The Pit BBQ, first discussed the possibility of opening up their own restaurant, they had no idea just how popular it would become in such a short time. Their friendship started in the food business. They both worked as […]