Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate ‘Men of Honor’ Mural in San Angelo

SAN ANGELO, TX – A new mural honoring three prominent figures in San Angelo’s history will be formally dedicated on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Holiday Cleaners, located at 222 West 19th St. and Martin Luther King Blvd.

The event, organized by the nonprofit Looping Us Together, will feature a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony starting at 3 p.m.

The “Men of Honor” mural, painted by artist Crystal Goodman, celebrates the contributions of Aubrey Todd, Ralph Powell, and Jerry Andrews—three community leaders who played roles in local business, education, and civic engagement.

The artwork symbolizes their lasting impact on the Northside community and the broader San Angelo area.

• Aubrey Todd (Business Man) - Aubrey Todd was deeply involved in his church and community in San Angelo, serving as a church leader, Principal of Blackshear Elementary School, on the Juneteenth committee, board member for various organizations, and president of multiple local councils.
• Ralph Powell (Community Leader) - Ralph Powell is president of the Juneteenth Committee, former Northwest Lions Club president, member of the Blackshear Ex-student Association, charter member of the Concho Valley Home for Girls, and board member of the San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council and the Boys and Girls Club.
• Jerry Andrews (Business Man) - Jerry Andrews and his wife Lola owned and operated the first black laundry business in 1953 known as Lola’s Washateria. Received a Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year award. Andrews helped rename Randolph Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. He valued history and worked to name the community center at 1100 N. MLK Drive the Guadalupe Center, honoring the area’s Hispanic heritage. He was also a member of the Northwest Lions club and attended St Paul Baptist church.

Looping Us Together, is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the economic development and beautification of the Martin Luther King Corridor.

"Our vision is to tell the unique stories of San Angelo’s North-Side Community it’s history and its culture by using murals to depict and inspire the citizens of our city," information in a news release stated.