Good Day
Bryan
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bryan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Richard Epting has spent 40 years at Texas A&M fixing campus equipment and solving technical challenges in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering—earning respect from students and faculty. His quick fixes during emergencies have protected research and shown how one man can keep a busy campus running smoothly. My Aggie Nation
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former State Rep. John Raney was named Citizen of the Year by the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce — he will be honored at the annual banquet. The Eagle
- ➤ The B/CS MPO board approved delays for two TxDOT projects in Brazos County — the interchange at Wellborn Road and George Bush Drive will begin construction in July rather than December. The Texas Avenue project in Bryan will resume work in April after delays for extra traffic signals and utility adjustments — additional work that pushed back planning. WTAW
- ➤ Texas A&M AgriLife and the NNSA are teaming up to fight New World screwworm by using eBeam technology to produce sterile flies that will stop the pest’s reproduction and protect U.S. food security. The collaboration will expand with other academic institutions — aiming to find safer alternatives to high-radioactivity cobalt-60 methods. My Aggie Nation
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M's KC Concepcion was named to the Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Watch List after proving his skill on the field this season. The junior, who ranks 24th nationally with 85 receiving yards per game and leads his team, will play at Kyle Field on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT — a notable honor among the 15 standout athletes. WTAW
- ➤ Texas A&M’s Mario Craver was added to the Biletnikoff Award watch list on Tuesday because he leads the SEC in receiving yards per game — he had 24 catches for 477 yards and four touchdowns so far. He also recorded three 100-yard games including a 207-yard game in the road win at Notre. WTAW
- ➤ Texas A&M freshman Shiv Parmar finished eighth at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational on Tuesday after shooting a 1-under 69 in his third round at Colonial Country Club in Selma—he came two strokes short of joining the five-player playoff that decided the winner. WTAW
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Real Life Real Music Stella Sessions
6-10 p.m. — Hershel's — Waitlist available — Experience an intimate evening with talented singer-songwriters at the Stella Hotel's elegant event space.
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Free Vaccines & Microchips for Pets
5-7 p.m. — Brazos Center — Free entry — Get your pets vaccinated and microchipped for a healthier, happier life.
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Lock n Roll Garage Sale
2-5 p.m. — Carver-Kemp Neighborhood Association — Great deals on clothes, furniture, toys & more — Find treasures for the whole family at this annual garage sale.
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Buffalo Stampede 5K Race
7:30-9:00 a.m. — Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History — Registration fees apply — Experience a scenic 5K race with cheering stations and celebrity starters.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
Various times — National CHW Training Center — $2250 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training in Bryan, Texas.
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Bryan TX Songwriter Festival
7-11 p.m. — The Songwriter — Check website for ticket info — A celebration of talented musicians with performances from over 20 singer-songwriters in historic downtown Bryan.
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Kolby Cooper Live in Bryan
5-9 p.m. — Grand Stafford Theater — Ticket pricing not listed — Enjoy live music from Kolby Cooper, a rising star from Texas with deep country roots.
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Halloweentown in Historic Downtown Bryan
3-6 p.m. — Park Station - Downtown Bryan — Free entry — Experience family-friendly Halloween activities with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and crafts.
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