Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Bryan.
A small electrical fire broke out Saturday at Texas A&M's Student Services Building, triggering the fire suppression system and causing water damage that closed the northeast area for six weeks while the university arranged alternate plans for fall programs.
Governor Abbott unveiled a new plan on Monday, Aug.
17 to boost reading and math skills for students across Texas, and the initiative is expected to bring extra classroom support that may soon benefit local schools in Bryan. The strategy aims to help struggling students catch up and excel.
A small fire disrupted activities at the A&M Student Services Building in College Station just days before students begin arriving (officials report minimal impact).
Officials say mental health care in the Brazos Valley remains limited after Rock Prairie Behavioral Health closed in 2020 (the closure left residents with fewer services).
Texas A&M's soccer team lost 2-1 to Baylor on Sunday at Betty Lou Mays Field; Finley Lacher scored her first career goal and the Aggies will play Texas State Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Texas A&M volleyball won its preseason match 3-1 against Baylor on Sunday evening at the Ferrell Center.
The Aggies will open 2026 at the AVCA First Serve against Louisville Friday, Aug.21 (5 p.m.) in Milwaukee.
Texas A&M Athletics has released its 2026 cross country schedule with seven meets planned in College Station and beyond.
The season will kick off on Sept. 4 with the Aggie Opener at Watts Cross Course and will conclude on Nov. 21 at the NCAA cross country championships in Terre Haute.
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