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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Bryan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M is hosting the World Shakuhachi Festival this weekend—after starting on Thursday with concerts and classes, more shows, competitions and 76 workshops will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as over 210 visitors join the event. My Aggie Nation
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bryan ISD school board approved spending $361,000 on new food service equipment at its April 7 meeting to replace outdated systems at Johnson elementary and update items at Bryan High and Houston elementary—this action comes as the district again had excess food service funds instead of returning money to the state. WTAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Greg Abbott appointed Karl Mooney as chairman of the Brazos County Regional Mobility Authority pending Senate confirmation—Mooney, the former College Station mayor and Texas A&M University general studies director, will lead the five-member board and serve until February 1st, 2027. WTAW
- ➤ County commissioner Wanda Watson said Tuesday (April 15) that a private meeting of stakeholders met last Friday (April 11) to discuss plans for Brazos County’s new office complex located across Texas Avenue from the courthouse, which will eventually house several justice and public defender offices. In March, commissioners awarded a $50 million construction contract and a $4.5 million architect’s contract to move the project forward. WTAW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today at 6 p.m.—the No. 1 Texas A&M women’s tennis team begins its SEC Tournament quarterfinal at Yarbrough Tennis Center after finishing the regular season 23-2 and claiming the SEC crown by beating Georgia; the Aggies aim for a conference double as they await the winner of the Texas versus South Carolina match. WTAW
- ➤ Texas A&M’s top-ranked softball team extended its 12-game win streak after winning a doubleheader at the Mizzou Softball Stadium in Columbia on Thursday at 3 p.m. + 6 p.m. The team will finish its series against Missouri today at 5 p.m. WTAW
- ➤ Texas A&M will grow its role in racing by teaming up with the Haas Factory Team for NASCAR with Cole Custer’s No. 41 car and by putting its logo on IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist’s helmet for the Indianapolis 500—honoring military veterans with a special look on the No. 41 for Memorial Day weekend—after a trial run last fall. My Aggie Nation
- ➤ Today, Texas A&M Athletics announced that the series finale with No. 2 Arkansas will be played as a doubleheader starting at 2 p.m.—the second game will begin about an hour later as inclement weather is predicted for Saturday. WTAW
- ➤ The Texas A&M baseball team looked to extend its seven-game win streak when it began a three-game series against No. 2 Arkansas Thursday at 7 p.m. Game two is scheduled for today at 6:30 p.m. while the finale will take place on Saturday at 4 p.m. WTAW
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City of Bryan Open House
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Legends Event Center — Free entry — Explore local departments and engage with services at this informative community event.
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Community Yoga Session with Kenya
8-9 a.m. — The Pavilion at Lake Walk — Free entry — Stretch your body and mind with this inclusive, outdoor yoga class for all levels.
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Community Paint Out Day
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — RX Pizza & Bar - Downtown Bryan — Free entry — Experience the vibrant art scene with plein air painting during the Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair.
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Open House in Miramont
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 5202 Bourrone Court — Free entry — Explore a stunning luxury home with breathtaking views perfect for entertaining.
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Brazos Valley Jazzfest
6-10 p.m. — Palace Theater — Admission TBA — Enjoy a captivating evening of jazz featuring local and regional talents in diverse ensembles.
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Marcellus The Singer Live Performance
8 p.m. – 1 a.m. — El Silverado Rodeo — Check for ticket pricing — Experience a night of amazing music and good vibes with Marcellus The Singer.
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