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Bryan
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bryan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This summer, teens from the Brazos County Juvenile Center painted vivid murals on skateboard ramps at Brian Bachmann Park in College Station. The Arts Center of Brazos Valley led the project, which ran two days a week for eight weeks—giving the teens a chance to express themselves. WTAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M University will host a grand opening for its new West Campus Testing Center for students with disabilities at 3 p.m. Aug. 19 in the West Campus Library—this additional site meets rising demand as accommodated exams grew from 8,994 in fall 2021 to 15,460 in spring 2025. My Aggie Nation
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement from College Station, Bryan, and Texas A&M have acquired an armored rescue vehicle that SWAT teams will use during high-risk events and natural disasters. The agencies shared the cost equally — each paying 25% — to increase officer protection and support rapid search and rescue missions. WTAW
- ➤ Officials from the Bryan/College Station landfill agency said that expanding drilling at Twin Oaks landfill with a third-party energy company will generate nearly $3 million this year and help offset greenhouse gas emissions. They said that the closed Rock Prairie landfill will be monitored for 19 years due to unstable soil and methane gas—officials also announced a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, October 18 from 7 a.m. WTAW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M soccer star Kaylee Noble—who joined after two seasons at Cal State Fullerton—earned a spot on the United Soccer Coaches Preseason All-America Watch List announced Tuesday; she was named as a forward to watch. WTAW
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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.
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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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College Station Comic Con 2025
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Brazos County Expo Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience a weekend of cosplay, comics, and meet your favorite anime stars.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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