Good morning, Bryan.

Today, Texas A&M University offers select Buc-ee’s branded snacks and merchandise at Aggie Express-Commons, Aggie Express-Hullabaloo and Creekside Market—after a three-and-a-half-year project—giving students, faculty and visitors a taste of the iconic Texas brand.

Texas A&M's president Mark Welsh said in a report that in the 2022-23 fiscal year the university had a $22.3B impact statewide and $3.5B in the Brazos Valley—about $1B coming from College Station operations—while supporting one in four local jobs and over 18 percent of the region's gross product.

The Wellborn Special Utility District board approved water rate increases for more than 10,000 customers on August 19—typical residential rates will rise in October 2025 and again in October 2026 to pay for system upgrades and a new water supply project.

Campbell Young, the general manager, said the tiered rate system will charge more as usage increases and help the district prepare for growth.

At an August 12 workshop meeting, Bryan City Council heard a staff presentation on the proposed 'Gameday on Main' promotion, which would sponsor free shuttle bus service for Texas A&M football games—an idea that might include video screens at Palace Theater and expand to other games, with no objections raised by council members. The plan was discussed to boost downtown business without any formal decision made at the meeting.

The Bryan/College Station metropolitan planning organization's policy board approved spending over $2 million from TxDOT on two transportation projects.

One project is a shared use path along East 29th Street from Carter Creek Parkway to Autumn Circle, and the other will improve the intersection of George Bush with Timber and Bizzell—construction in Bryan will begin in May 2026 and in College Station in April 2027 with a 20 percent financial match from the cities.

Texas A&M football’s Trey Zuhn III was named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Preseason Watch List by SPORTyler and the Award Selection Committee yesterday.

The two-time team captain, who earned All-SEC Third Team honors last season, is on the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award Watch Lists (preseason recognitions) and has volunteered with local projects (The Big Event and Brazos Valley Food Bank).

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.

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.

F3 Aggieland's New West Bryan Location Launch - The Watch

11:30 a.m. — Cowboy Country — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of a new community location in a family-friendly neighborhood with local activities and fun.