Friday, May 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Bryan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bryan's 23-year-old Adrianna Wells was booked on May 12 for a January armed robbery in College Station’s Northgate district — she posted a $75,000 bond and was released the same day while 18-year-old Degarray Curley remains in custody on a $300,000 bond, accused of pointing a gun and stealing a PlayStation. WTAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression released a report on Thursday that found over 1,000 free speech controversies at colleges since 2020—citing examples from Texas A&M. A Texas A&M spokesperson said the university did not discipline any student groups and continues to support free expression on campus. My Aggie Nation
- ➤ Bryan ISD’s former warehouse near Bonham and Sadberry schools is now the Teacher Closet project site that offers free school supplies to teachers and other staff with an ID badge—350 people received supplies from the old location in the last two and a half years. A ribbon cutting will be held Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. until noon—donations will be accepted and supplies distributed at the event. WTAW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Opponents of the planned east loop highway spent over 40 minutes at the May 13 meeting responding to Judge Duane Peters’ comments from the May 6 session, and Commissioner Fred Brown called for a public hearing—public input will be accepted until May 23 via email. This exchange follows Peters’ defense of the highway project, asserting the election results as a clear mandate. WTAW
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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.
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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.
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Community Appreciation Event at Neal Park
10 AM – 2 PM — Neal Park — Free entry — Enjoy bounce houses, food trucks, and face painting at this family-friendly event with local first responders.
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Fight to Unite 4
5:30-8 p.m. — Boys & Girls Club of the Brazos Valley — Tickets from $13.54 — Experience community spirit and unity at this engaging event for all ages.
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Southern Soul Classic
7:30 PM - 2:00 AM — El Silverado Rodeo — Free venue parking — Enjoy an unforgettable evening of soulful music and delicious food in Bryan, TX.
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