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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'50s-themed San Angelo burger restaurant shuts down
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Grill-A-Burger, a San Angelo-based, '50s-themed diner specializing in burgers, was shut down in April after years of operation, the restaurant's owner has confirmed. Katherine Martinez, the owner of Grill-A-Burger and a San Angelo realtor, stated that the restaurant officially closed at the end of April. She said multiple reasons guided her decision to shut the business down. 'It was a hard choice, but it was a personal choice,' Martinez said. Chief among her reasons for closing Grill-A-Burger is her family. She said Grill-A-Burger began with her three teenage boys and niece, but has dwindled to just her over the years as her sons grew up, started families of their own and moved out of San Angelo. 'Me being a realtor and trying to run a restaurant, it was a lot,' Martinez said. 'At this point, I had to do what's right for my family and for myself.' Personal health concerns also played a role in the closure. Martinez shared that she is facing her own health problems as her mother faces the aftermath of pancreatic cancer, issues that led her to reevaluate how she spends her time. English Newsom Cellars to hold grand opening for San Angelo tasting room 'When you own a restaurant, you're basically married to it, and it became very, very difficult for me to leave town in order to take care of my family priorities that I needed to take care of,' Martinez said. 'It put a lot of stress on me.' Martinez also cited rising food costs spurred by inflation as another driving factor behind the closure. 'Inflation in general, I think, has really hurt a lot of small businesses,' Martinez said. Grill-A-Burger opened at 1025 N. Chadbourne St., the former home of Charcoal House, in November 2016. A second location was opened at 2833 Southland Blvd. in 2020 but was shut down amid a decline in business caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Martinez encouraged San Angelo residents to support local businesses by shopping and eating locally. She thanked those who have visited Grill-A-Burger over the years and provided her with fond memories. 'I just thank the community for their support,' Martinez said. 'We were open for almost 10 years, and that says a lot in the industry.' With Grill-A-Burger now closed, the property the restaurant operated from is now for sale. Martinez encouraged those interested in purchasing the property to contact her at (325)-277-5636. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New Shannon clinic coming to San Angelo in former retail building
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Renovations for a new Shannon Medical Center clinic specializing in physical and occupational therapy are underway at an address that once belonged to the now-closed West Central Wireless company. According to the City of San Angelo's March 2025 permits and inspections report, a commercial project at 3389 Knickerbocker Road for Shannon Medical Center was issued. The project has an estimated cost of $200,000. Fifth O'Reilly Auto Parts coming to San Angelo The Shannon Medical Center website now lists the address as the site of Shannon South Physical & Occupational Therapy. The website states that the following services will be offered at the location: Physical therapy Occupational therapy Hand therapy Pelvic health Signs for the clinic are already up at the location. A Concho Valley Homepage reporter observed workers operating at the site. The building, located in Knickerbocker Square, was previously used by West Central Wireless, a San Angelo-based wireless service company founded in 1987 that served West Central Texas. The company was acquired by Verizon Wireless in 2023 and was shut down in August that same year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local Veterans Committee sets Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony Finale
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — San Angelo Veterans Committee invites all Vietnam War veterans, surviving spouses and their families to the United States of America 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration Welcome Home and Pinning Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 28, at Goodfellow Air Force Base's Weyandt-Eddy Memorial Plaza. The San Angelo-based VWC Commemorative Partner Program committee has conducted 'Welcome Home' ceremonies for more than 10 years. The ceremonies are put on to recognize Vietnam War veterans and eligible family members are recognized individually, with an official commemorative lapel pin in a pinning ceremony. This ceremony is planned for May 28, which lands the day prior to National Vietnam War Veterans Day, celebrated on the 29th every year. This year's ceremony holds a special meaning, as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. This year marks the end of the VWC Commemorative Partner Program the EC-47 History Site, Angelo State University, the Heritage Chapter of the Freedom Through Vigilance Association, the All Veterans Council of Tom Green County and other veteran service organizations have hosted 75 ceremonies which have recognized thousands of Vietnam War veterans and surviving spouses for their service to the country. The Veterans Committee encourages Vietnam War veterans and surviving spouses of Vietnam War veterans who haven't been recognized and presented a lapel pin to join them in the ceremonies. Those who have been are welcomed back as a show of gratitude for their service. All military veterans from all branches or status, including their families, also invited. Col. Angelina Maguinness, Commander, 17th Training Wing, and Joe Martin, former USAF ARDF operator and current co-manager of the EC-47 History Site are set to speak at the event. Special tributes to the Army Security Agency's Airborne Radio Direction Finding mission and the South Vietnamese Air Force's intelligence collection efforts during the war are planned. Advance registration to attend the March 28 ceremony is required and can be done by filling out the RSVP form available by clicking here or by requesting a mail registration form by clicking to request the form. The registration deadline is March 20. It is important to note that attendees will need a military or Department of Defense ID card or be listed on a Base Access Listing, to gain entrance to Goodfellow AFB the day of the ceremony, and information for the BAL pass is included in the RSVP form. For more information or details to the Welcome Home and Pinning ceremony is available by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
