Good morning, Bryan.

A College Station man, 36-year-old Louis Anthony Hernandez, was released on April 16 after prosecutors found insufficient evidence to disprove his self-defense claim but was rearrested later that day for family violence and violating a protection order—he remains jailed with bonds of $80,000.

Dr. Susan Ballabina spoke on Tuesday, April 29 about how Texas A&M is supporting international students after 23 had their legal statuses revoked and 12 were restored.

University President Mark Welsh added that final candidates for key roles such as vice president of student affairs and academic deans have been identified — guidance for faculty travel is also being reviewed.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Texas A&M Beef Center on Tuesday — she talked about the potential New World screwworm threat affecting beef production in College Station.

The Bryan City Council ended the contract with the playground design firm for Midtown Park after efforts since September 2023 to meet a $4.5 million budget (with $2 million from a private foundation) and will pursue new design options.

The council also approved a revised economic incentive plan for phase two of the RELLIS data center (a 230,000 square foot project planned to employ 100 people and boost local revenue by over $23 million annually).

The No. 2 Texas A&M women’s tennis team will face Quinnipiac in the NCAA Tournament opening round on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Mitchell Tennis Center.

The Aggies, led by top All-SEC players, are entering the matchup with a 68-match home win streak & aim to continue their strong performance.

Texas A&M men's basketball coach Bucky McMillan announced that two new transfers—Jamie Vinson from Texas and Marcus Hill from NC State—will join the team for the 2025-26 season; Vinson saw limited minutes for Texas and Hill led scoring at NC State and earned All-MAC honors at Bowling Green.

Texas A&M baseball will host Lamar at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park Tuesday night at 6 p.m.—the game will be on SECN and SportsRadio 1150 AM/93.7 The Zone, and the Aggies hold a strong series lead.

Texas A&M women’s basketball signed 6-1 guard Pien Steenbergen from Liberty on Tuesday—she added size and perimeter shooting to the team as she joined three other new transfer signees.

Texas A&M men's tennis team earned the No. 16 seed and will host the NCAA Championships at Mitchell Tennis Center on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4.

They will open with a 1 p.m. match against the Owls—and if they win, face the winner of the Baylor and Nebraska game on Sunday.

Texas A&M men’s golf All-American Phichaksn Maichon earned a spot on Team International for the Arnold Palmer Cup, which will be held from June 5 to 7 at Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

He has performed strongly this season with wins at the Sea Best Invitational and Aggie Invitational and joins past Aggies in multiple Cup events (he helped secure a win at the Bonallack Trophy in December).

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.

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.

Coaches' Night 2025

6 PM – 12 AM — Legends Event Center — Support local students — Attend an inspiring evening of auctions and community support for Texas A&M students.

XANADU Musical Performance

7-9 p.m. — The Theatre Company of BCS — Ticket info unavailable — Experience a hilarious roller skating adventure that follows a muse's quest to inspire a struggling artist to create a roller disco.