NASA Astronaut Heads To San Angelo

A former NASA astronaut is coming to San Angelo for the Hispanic Heritage Museum and Cultural Center’s 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Banquet. Dr. Jose M. Hernandez, a former NASA astronaut hailing from California, will be featured as the keynote speaker for the banquet. The event will take place in the McNease Convention Center on Sept. 16, with tickets to the occasion going on sale on June 6. The banquet will also celebrate local heroes through the presentation of prestigious awards and showcase vibrant cultural entertainment. To this end, the museum is accepting nominations for its distinguished awards on its website up until July 31.