Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
Good morning, Bryan.
Office vacancy rates in the College Station-Bryan area stand at about 8% compared to 16% statewide—leaving few options for companies looking to relocate or expand.
Dr. Daniel Oney of Texas A&M warned that the limited office market may slow future business development if more space is not added.
The city of Bryan said on July 4 that police mistakenly detained the wrong man while serving an arrest warrant on an undisclosed charge and that an internal investigation into why his brother was detained is expected to take over four weeks—police arrested a man with the same last name on July 10 but would not confirm if he is the intended target.
Texas A&M Oceanography students held a livestream aboard a research cruise on Monday (showing their new tools for ocean study) that let viewers see ship research in action.
Today, more than 10,000 customers at the Wellborn Special Utility District board meeting learn about proposed water rate increases as general manager Campbell Young details the changes.
Meanwhile, the Brazos County Public Defender’s Office received three state grants totaling more than 2.2 million dollars to expand staffing for juvenile, appeals and mental health cases with funding set to continue in coming years.
Texas A&M left-hander Justin Lamkin was picked by the Kansas City Royals with the 71st pick in Competitive Balance Round B and shortstop Kaeden Kent was chosen by the New York Yankees with the 103rd pick on Sunday evening at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta—continuing the Aggies' streak of having at least two players drafted every year since 1984.
Sweet Baby Mayhem Live Music
9:30-11:30 p.m. — Third Floor Cantina — Free entry — Enjoy a night of alternative rock and more with Sweet Baby Mayhem's live performance.
Municipal Fire School
All day — TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field — Registration required — Enhance skills in fire prevention and safety through hands-on training and expert instruction.
Brazos Valley Texas Exes Scholarship Fundraiser
6-10 p.m. — Brazos Cotton Exchange — $35 entry — Enjoy an evening of fundraising with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a chance to win amazing vacation experiences.
Games of Texas 2025
1 PM – 1 PM — Bryan, TX — Entry fee varies — Compete in thrilling pickleball matches at one of the upcoming state tournaments.
Young Readers Book Sale
10 A.M. to 2 P.M. — Clara B. Mounce Public Library — Free entry — Discover affordable books for young readers and support local library programs.
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