Good morning, Bryan.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program reported it was short 300 gifts due Tuesday and asked local donors to contribute soon so families can receive holiday support.

Doug Vorpahl donated 17 family photos of E.

King Gill (the original 12th Man) to the Cushing Library at a Texas A&M reunion Saturday morning at the Stella Hotel, preserving his legacy as the school begins its 100th-anniversary celebration of the tradition.

Brazos County commissioners approved property tax breaks for a $110M expansion at Axis Pipe and Tube in north Bryan, following the city council’s similar vote last week— the project will add $4M in annual payroll and must begin construction within 18 months, with completion within five years.

Texas A&M will use a $50 million donation from Buc-ee’s creator Arch 'Beaver' Aplin III to plan the Aplin Center, a new hospitality and retail studies learning lab near the A&M Hotel & Conference Center.

University officials said design and construction steps are in the preliminary planning stage.

Texas A&M sophomore Aiden Ross won the 28th season of The Voice during Tuesday's finale (his win marks a notable achievement in the national competition).

The CSISD board learned details of the new out-of-district transfer plan that will take effect in January + officials say the move will help families navigate school transfers.

Texas A&M will host Miami in the College Football Playoff at Kyle Field on Saturday — Bryan-College Station is preparing for an influx of visitors that will boost local revenue.

The Active Texan Tinsel Trot

5-8 p.m. — The Pavilion at Lake Walk — Registration required — Get festive with a holiday 5K, 10K, and fun family run as you trot along a beautifully lit course.