In the high-octane world of professional barrel racing, few duos command attention like Wenda Johnson and her formidable equine partner, Steal Money. Their journey to the pinnacle of rodeo sports is a testament to resilience, passion, and an unbreakable bond between rider and horse. Early Life and Passion for Rodeo Born on August 21, 1981, Wenda Johnson’s roots in the […]
Dominant Duo: Wenda Johnson & Steal Money – San Angelo Rodeo
San Angelo Rodeo : Xtreme Bulls Champion Clayton Sellars
In the world of professional bull riding, few names have risen as swiftly and impressively as Clayton Sellars. Hailing from Fruitland Park, Florida, Sellars’ journey from a ranch in the Sunshine State to the electrifying arenas of rodeo’s biggest stages is a testament to his dedication, resilience, and unyielding passion for the sport. Early Life and Introduction to Rodeo Born […]
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 […]
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 […]
Art in Uncommon Places
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 […]
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 […]