Good morning, Bryan.

The Bryan/College Station Salvation Army holds its 2025 holiday campaign at Blue Baker restaurant—starting November 14—with a kickoff that invites community members to adopt a child through the Angel Tree program and volunteer as a Red Kettle bell ringer.

Angel Cookies will be available until November 16 while gifts for the Angel Tree can be dropped off until December 13.

The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley announced that its 7th Annual Brazos Valley Gives day on October 21 raised $1,561,033 from 4,800 donors to benefit 200 local nonprofits.

A Celebration of Philanthropy event on November 13 at the James A. III Pavilion at the George Bush Library brought together over 350 community members—marking a historic milestone for the region.

Tyson Voelkel resigned as president of the Texas A&M Foundation after nearly 10 years of service and his final day is (Dec.

1). Interim president John Huser will lead the foundation while the board begins its search for a new leader (with plans to announce a replacement soon).

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents received an update last Thursday, November 13th, on a plan to review the curriculum each semester to improve academic oversight in the system.

Texas A and M regents created the Academic Review and Transparency Initiative to review every undergraduate course each semester across the system—this new process began with a test pilot at Tarleton State and a student reporting portal that launched mid-November.

Chancellor Hegar said the board expects the first full review results by February to guide whether courses should be updated or retired.

Texas A&M researchers Robert Coulson and James Tracy are mapping how geography, wind — and roadside habitat shape monarch migration along Texas highways as part of an ongoing study at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Texas A&M researchers Robert Coulson and James Tracy mapped monarch migration along Texas highways to study how roadways, wind, and roadside plants affect the butterflies' journey.

Their tests near Ozona showed flight diverters cut butterfly deaths by about 50% during fall migration—steps that will guide TxDOT in boosting roadside safety.

Texas A&M and head coach Mike Elko agreed to a six-year contract extension through 2031— the new deal raises his base salary and ties bonus escalators to playoff appearances.

In his two years, the Aggies improved their record and will host Samford at Kyle Field on November 22 at 11 a.m. CT.

Texas A&M volleyball finished its regular season with a 3 to 0 sweep of Georgia Sunday at Reed Arena to secure its best record since 1984.

The Aggies set a program record for hitting efficiency and ended the season 22 to 3 with a second-place conference finish.

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.

The Great Gingerbread Gathering Ladies Luncheon

11 a.m. — Brazos Center — Cost varies — Decorate a gingerbread house while enjoying lunch with friends and family.

Holiday Magic

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Sue Haswell Park — Free entry — Celebrate the season with festive fun, food, and activities for the whole family.

Mary Poppins Musical

7-9 p.m. — The Theatre Company of BCS — Ticketed event — Enjoy a practically perfect musical adventure with unforgettable songs and astonishing stagecraft.

43rd Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Brazos Center — Admission TBD — Celebrate the festive season with local artisans showcasing unique crafts and handmade gifts.

14th Annual BCS College Station Marathon/Half

7:00 a.m. — Wolf Pen Creek Park — Registration costs vary — Experience a scenic and challenging marathon or half marathon course across College Station.