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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Bryan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WTAW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WTAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WTAW
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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). WTAW
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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.
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Encaustics Workshop with Jaimie Ladysh
9 a.m.–5 p.m. — DEGALLERY — All materials provided — Experience the art of encaustics through techniques in photo and collage applications.
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