Good morning, Bryan.

The Bryan City Council awarded a $4.2 million contract to build a signature playground at Midtown Park — funded by a $2 million foundation grant and city dollars — with construction expected to take 15 months.

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko and eight players were named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Midseason All-Texas Team after a 6-0 run—Elko earned Midseason Coach of the Year honors.

The Aggies will play Arkansas at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in Fayetteville and aim to build on their strong start.

Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell, Taurean York and Trey Zuhn III were named to the Lombardi Award Midseason Watch List Tuesday—Howell leads the SEC with 8 sacks and York tops the team with 39 tackles—and the Aggies are set to face Arkansas at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday as they build on their 3-0 start.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hiring Red, White and You Event

10 AM – 2 PM — Texas Workforce — Free entry — Connect with employers and explore new job opportunities tailored for veterans and the general public.