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Bryan
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Bryan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lina Adams from the Destination Bryan tourism office previewed downtown Bryan's First Friday 20th anniversary, Aggie football game shuttles, gameday promotion, a songwriter festival, Halloweentown, and volunteer ambassador recruiting all set for events in October today — the report highlights key attractions planned for the month. This update shows that the office is encouraging community participation with a range of activities for the upcoming celebrations. WTAW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M University will hold the Silver Taps ceremony Tuesday night at the Academic Plaza to honor fallen Aggies Lucas Agustin Hitters and Isabella Elaine Ungerman. The campus will darken at 10:20 p.m. as a Ross Volunteer Company honor guard marches to the plaza — ending with a three-volley salute and buglers playing Silver Taps three times. My Aggie Nation
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents meets to appoint an interim president for A&M — the decision will direct the university's leadership transition. The Eagle
- ➤ The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station remains open today—its research room and administrative offices are closed during the government shutdown. It is one of only four presidential libraries keeping public hours during shutdowns. My Aggie Nation
- ➤ Texas A&M will break ground today on the new Aplin Center—a future learning hub with teaching labs, offices and a theater. Governor Greg Abbott will speak during the ceremony in College Station. My Aggie Nation
- ➤ Bryan's update featured Mitchell Isbell from Legends Event Center, who discussed upcoming October events including Trunk or Treat in an interview on The Infomaniacs on Oct 2 — Brazos County officials also addressed a proposed multiuse center and a revised meeting schedule. The Texas A&M board may name an interim president at 2:30 today — county auditor Katie Conner retired on Sept 30 and was succeeded by her first assistant Marci Turner. WTAW
- ➤ Commissioner Chuck Konderla appeared on WTAW’s The Infomaniacs on October 2 to discuss plans for a new multiuse event center at Hensel Park — he also covered topics such as new commissioners Bentley Nettles and Fred Brown, acting County Judge Kyle Kacal, a new meeting schedule, and his decision to not run for re-election as he outlined priorities before leaving office. WTAW
- ➤ Ainsley Broadwell, Texas A&M’s vice president for municipal affairs, met with the College Station city council on September 25 to present three goals—parking, community engagement, and support for the Northgate district. She also answered questions about student housing challenges affecting market prices. WTAW
- ➤ Brazos County commissioners approved funding agreements with 18 outside agencies on September 30—budget officer Nina Payne explained that the agencies had to meet strict requirements while officials like Bentley Nettles, Chuck Konderla, and Wanda Watson raised accountability concerns. Acting county judge Kyle Kacal addressed public questions, including queries about a $350,000 grant to the Greater Brazos Partnership. WTAW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 9 Texas A&M volleyball team won its sixth straight match by defeating South Carolina 3-1 at the Carolina Volleyball Center Wednesday evening, with Logan Lednicky and Kyndal Stowers each recording 18 kills and Ifenna Cos-Okpalla adding 10 blocks. The Aggies improved their overall record to 11-2 and SEC mark to 3-0—marking their best conference start since 2020. WTAW
- ➤ Today, Texas A&M softball hosts ULM at 6 p.m. at Davis Diamond—opening its fall schedule with six games where parking and admission are free and fans are allowed to bring outside food for a 10-inning contest. The team returns 16 players from last season and will welcome seven new players as it faces Baylor on Oct. 8, McLennan on Oct. 9, and Texas State on Oct. 10. WTAW
- ➤ Texas A&M's golf standout Shiv Parmar was named SEC Freshman of the Week on Wednesday after he shot a 1-under 69 at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational — he will return Sunday at the Marquette Intercollegiate at Erin Hills. 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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