Special to Grace Media Eggemeyer’s General Store has long stood as a cherished landmark in the heart of downtown San Angelo. For more than a century, it has been a symbol of small-town charm, a place where time seems to slow down and where generations of locals have come to shop, explore, and create memories. Nestled on historic Concho Avenue, […]
A San Angelo Christmas: The Magic of Eggemeyer’s General Store
Honoring a Texas Legend: San Angelo Celebrates Fess Parker’s Legacy
This summer, San Angelo pays tribute to one of its most iconic native sons, Fess Parker, as the city approaches the centennial anniversary of his birth. Best known for his roles as Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, Parker became a beloved figure in American pop culture. The celebration in San Angelo highlighted his deep Texas roots, his impact on the […]
The Annual Blues Festival in San Angelo, TX: A Celebration of Music and Community
San Angelo, Texas, may be a small city, but every year it becomes a hub of musical excitement and cultural celebration thanks to its renowned Blues Festival. This festival, which has been a staple of the community for decades, is a vibrant event that attracts blues enthusiasts from far and wide. It showcases a rich history, dynamic performances, and a […]
Eggemeyers: A San Angelo Legacy
Nestled in the heart of San Angelo, Texas, Eggemeyers General Store stands as a testament to time, a living embodiment of community, and a cornerstone of local history. With its roots firmly planted in the rich West Texas soil, Eggemeyers has grown from a modest beginning into a cherished institution that not only caters to the needs of the community […]
The Hamptons Opens at Rio Concho Retirement Communities
(June 13, 2022) – The Hamptons Kitchen & Catering opened June 1 at Rio Concho Retirement Communities, stepping in to feed the center’s residents and San Angelo public following the recent retirement of McGowen’s Catering. Executive Chef Courtney Hampton, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, and Chef Jonathan Hairston, a U.S. Army veteran from Texas, are at the restaurant’s helm. The duo serves […]
Celebrating Art: René Alvarado
San Angelo artist René Alvarado has a lot to celebrate. This year marks 20 years as an acclaimed full-time artist, something he couldn’t even dream as a boy born in Mexico to parents of “humble beginnings.” At 46, he is reflective about all the people and turning points that brought his to this place. He and his family moved from […]
Child Champion
Child prodigy Akash Vukoti has experienced more as a 10-year-old than most people do in one lifetime. At the time of his interview with Create Magazine last February, Akash, who lives in San Angelo with parents Krishna and Kala and sister Amrita, was fresh off a stint on “Dancing With the Stars: Juniors,” in which he was the show’s youngest […]
A Guy Walks Into A Restaurant…
By: Amanda Razani | Photography: Kim Torres Photography Tim Condon set out to bring a specific culinary experience to San Angelo. He found a few hurdles along the way, but fuelled with passion and ambition he cleared them in true champion form. A topic of much discussion during the planning stages, Tim Condon, the owner and chef, never backed down […]