An Inside Look into San Angelo's Third No Kings Protest on Saturday

San Angelo hosted its third "No Kings Protest" on a Saturday, drawing community groups like the Democratic Socialists of America, West Texas Indivisible, and the San Angelo Data Center Group. The event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., included food, entertainment for children, voter registration, and a food drive. Speakers and organizers, including congressional candidate Sean Bensen, Ben Jimenez, Chance Horton, Nicholas Hill, and Dr. John Fardal, emphasized the importance of free speech, community activism, and addressing perceived government overreach. Richard Summers, a member of the San Angelo Data Center City Coalition, explicitly referred to "the proposed data center," noting that "some of these projects affect not only the city, but the whole region." Protesters expressed a desire to maintain hope and inspire future generations to remain politically active. Michelle Gonzalez, site supervisor for The Oasis Day Shelter at St. Paul, also collected food donations during the protest.