Good morning, Bryan.

Texas A&M University is celebrating 150 years with the Legacy of Brick and Stone exhibit at the Cushing Library, which shows old campus buildings and invites visitors to learn about the school’s architectural past.

Texas A&M was ranked 24th among public universities in the 2026-27 Best Colleges Rankings by U.S. News and World Report, released Tuesday.

The school earned top marks for study abroad, service learning, and first-year experience in Texas + ranked highly for its engineering programs.

Eight CSISD seniors, including six from A&M Consolidated High and two from College Station High, were named as 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists and must complete application steps before February final designations, competing for nearly $24-million in scholarships.

The Legacy of Brick and Stone exhibit opened at Cushing Library on Sept.

18 and will run until May 15 — it features artifacts, photos and maps that tell the story of Texas A&M's 150-year architectural evolution.

Bryan Texas Utilities is using a drone to inspect its electrical system through Tuesday, Sept.

29 to boost reliability. Residents in Brazos and Burleson counties may see the low flying UAV and should give contractors enough space to work safely.

The No. 16 Texas A&M volleyball team will conclude its non-conference slate by hosting Rice Tuesday at Reed Arena at 6 p.m. Rice leads the all-time series 37+4, and the Aggies recently secured a ranked win over Creighton.