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Scotty’s House, a child advocacy center, held a groundbreaking ceremony today on Briarcrest Drive as it begins work on its future facility.

The annual Chilifest music festival will take place Friday and Saturday near Snook and has raised millions for local charities since 1999.

Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios posted on Facebook urging local festival-goers to enjoy the event responsibly.

Texas A&M’s long-serving OPAS executive director Anne Black will retire this August after 41 years and will continue advising the team until then.

The university will announce the new season lineup on April 22.

Texas A&M University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning for its new Detonation Research Test Facility at the RELLIS campus — a milestone that begins enhanced local research efforts.

Twenty-five members of Texas A&M’s equestrian team—competing under strict academic guidelines—earned APHA All-Academic honors on Wednesday as announced by the NCEA, with additional riders recognized on the academic honor roll for meeting GPA and competition requirements at the university.

Texas A&M softball outslugged McNeese 11-1 in five innings on Wednesday night at Davis Diamond.

Star player Kelsey Mathis drove extra-base hits as the team will face Ole Miss in a three-game series starting Friday at 5 p.m.

Texas A&M women's tennis players Lucciana Perez and Anna Perelman earned SEC honors for wins over Auburn and Florida, and the team is set to face the Oklahoma Sooners at 5 p.m. today in Norman.

Texas A&M Track & Field is hosting the 44 Farms Team Invitational from today through Saturday, April 11 at E.B.

Cushing Stadium, with over 30 teams competing to kick off their outdoor season.

Texas A&M’s Randy Bond, EJ Smith and Jared Zirkel were named to the 2026 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society for their strong academic and athletic performance, reported by Texas A&M Athletics.

The honor recognizes over 2,500 student-athletes from 365 colleges — marking a record class.

Brazos Valley Children's Literary Festival

9 AM – 2 PM — Larry J. Ringer Library — Free entry — Celebrate reading with authors, book signings, and creative activities for children.

Lake Walk Wellness Festival

1-4 p.m. — The Pavilion at Lake Walk — Free entry — Celebrate health and community through a fun run, yoga, and a vibrant wellness marketplace.

Half-Baked Presentations at Quinntastic Bites

6-8 p.m. — Quinntastic Bites — Free entry — Engage in a light-hearted debate over the best meal of the day with creative PowerPoint presentations.

KimoKawaii 2026

10 AM – 6 PM — Hilton College Station & Conference Center — Tickets required — Experience a vibrant one-day celebration of anime, art, and fun in College Station.

Gladiator Dash Mud Run

Race Day — Morning to Afternoon — Lake Bryan — Registration info varies — Embrace your inner gladiator and tackle 12 muddy obstacles for a great cause.

Gary P. Nunn Live Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Palace Theater — Enjoy classic country tunes from the legendary Gary P. Nunn, a true Texas music icon.

Twilight in the Vines

6:30-8 p.m. — Messina Hof Estate Winery — Ticket for two includes wine and artisan food — Experience the enchantment of golden hour in a beautiful vineyard setting.

Peacock Legacy of Hope Golf Tournament

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Phillips Event Center and Maddens casual gourmet — $150 Green fee per player — Hit the greens for charity while supporting single-mom families in the community.

Drive-In Movie: "Shrek" and "Shrek 2"

6:30-11:30 p.m. — Bryan Regional Athletic Complex — $15 per vehicle — Enjoy a double feature of beloved animated classics under the stars with family-friendly activities.