Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
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🏘️ Community
United Way of the Brazos Valley named Lizett Hawkins as its new President & CEO effective August 4th; she brings over 25 years of nonprofit and local fundraising experience from positions at the 12th Man Foundation, Hospice Brazos Valley & St. Mary’s Catholic Center.
The organization thanked interim leader Sheree Boegner for her guidance following Peggi Ondrasek’s resignation.
💼 Business
Three Bryan Broadcasting stations are finalists for the NAB Marconi Award for radio programming excellence—News/Talk 1620/94.5 WTAW is a finalist for a second award as a small market station while Peace 107:7 and LeJefa 102.7 are nominated in their respective categories—and winners will be announced on October 21.
🎓 Education
The Bryan ISD school board unanimously approved updates to its student code of conduct at Monday (August 4) meeting to reflect new state laws that limit out-of-school suspensions to three days and set tougher penalties for a first-time possession of an electronic cigarette.
The revised code also bans students from using phones (and other devices) during the school day with escalating consequences for repeated violations.
🏈 Sports
Texas A&M volleyball is set to appear in seven nationally televised matches in the 2025 season, starting with a top-12 matchup against Minnesota on August 25 (B1G Network).
The schedule also includes games against Utah on September 4, SMU on September 9, Missouri on September 24, South Carolina on October 1, Kentucky on October 8 and Tennessee on November 2 (ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network).
🎉 Bryan Events
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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.
2025 Fall Cool Season Forage Informational
9:30-11:00 a.m. — Producers Cooperative Association — Free entry — Learn about cool-season grazing and effective forage options for optimal livestock health.
MS Volleyball Navy at Aggieland Come & Take It Tournament
September 5-6 — Legends Event Center — Registration required — Celebrate local volleyball talent at the 3rd Annual Come & Take It Regional Showdown.
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