Good morning, Bryan.

The Brazos Valley Food Bank received a lifeline of $195,000 from H-E-B stores to help fight hunger as SNAP benefits will be suspended starting November 1 — the funding comes amid a federal government shutdown that has lasted 4 weeks and left one out of six local households facing hunger.

The third Texas Semiconductor Summit started at the College Station Hilton on Wednesday with speaker Chris Miller from Tufts University who talked about chips and Texas’ role in making them—leaders said the event continues today with more panels and speakers showing the industry's growth.

John A. Adams Jr. of College Station published a book that explains Edward L.

Blackshear’s role in transforming Prairie View A&M into a leading African American institute. The book details his work training teachers and navigating Jim Crow laws — showing local readers new insights into Texas education history.

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers developed the first science-based guide to help the National Park Service manage invasive feral hogs in parks, and the framework will soon be pilot tested in parks in Texas, Tennessee — and Hawaii.

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed has been named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Top 10 list — he led the Aggies to an 8-0 start and will play Missouri on Nov.

8 at 2:30 p.m. on ABC.

The Texas A&M men’s tennis team has announced its spring schedule, which begins with back-to-back matches at Mitchell Tennis Center on January 17th and 18th and includes both nonconference games and SEC matchups.

The schedule also features the ITA Kickoff Weekend and the ITA National Team Indoor Championship — key events for the team.

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.

Brazos Valley Blessings Christmas Gala & Silent Auction

6-10 p.m. — Legends Event Center — Tickets available from $15 — Celebrate the holiday season with a magical evening of empowerment and community support.

Tree Planting, Pruning & Disease

12-1 p.m. — Demonstration Idea Garden — Free entry — Learn essential gardening techniques with the Master Gardeners in a hands-on educational setting.

Thanksgiving Kick Off Cornhole Tournament

9 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Legends Event Center — Free entry — Toss your way into the holiday season with friendly competition and family fun.