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Brazos County begins demolition of old BISD Administration Building
The demolition of the former Bryan ISD Administration Building at 101 N. Texas Ave. appears to be in full swing following the beginning of the process last week. During the Brazos County Commissioners Court’s regular meeting on Tuesday, the court approved an additional $8,200 for the demolition and removal service of materials at the former BISD Building. This brings the total cost of the contract to $319,958. According to the meeting agenda, the contract is for the demolition and removal services of “multiple county buildings,” not just the former BISD Building.
Arrests On 11 Local Warrants, A Felony Warrant From Harris County, And Second Charge This Month Of Driving With An Invalid License With Prior Convictions
The 37th time that a Bryan woman is booked in the Brazos County jail, it is on 11 warrants. College Station police also arrested the woman for attempting to steal an undisclosed amount of items from the H-E-B store at Jones Crossing. Online records show eight of the warrants involving 42 year old Julia Kemp are related to pending criminal cases in Brazos County district court. Kemp is awaiting five trials on felony theft charges that date back to last September. The online records also shows she has eight prior felony theft convictions that go back to 2010. As of July 23rd, Kemp is held in lieu of bonds totaling $93,000 dollars.
NCAA Basketball: Arkansas, Texas A&M and Villanova after 20 ppg transfer David Coit
Just about all of the capable power conference-level players from the NCAA Basketball transfer portal had picked new homes for next season. However, one is now fully available, with former Northern Illinois guard David Coit in the mix. Coit started the last two years with the Huskies, coming off averaging...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
U News | Texas A&M distributes more than $450,000 in its New Ventures Competition. The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa launches the new Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. From Texas A&M University:. The Texas A&M New Ventures Competition (TNVC) recently hosted 20 rising start-up companies from across...
GigEm247 says it's a different time and place for Texas A&M football
Jeff Tarpley with Gigem 247 appeared on ESPN Central Texas with host Glenn Smith to talk about Texas A&M football coming out of SEC Media Days last week. Aggies boss Mike Elko discussed in Dallas what he, his staff, and the players have done to change the mindset in College Station since he arrived last November.
Marco Palma to lead ‘responsive agriculture’ programming
Marco Palma, Ph.D., will join the Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA, as interim associate director for responsive agriculture, effective Aug. 1. IHA’s responsive agriculture programming encompasses social and behavioral research that promotes health, reduces chronic disease and advances health equity through developing, evaluating and disseminating...
Texas A&M football set to host #2 overall WR in 2026 for visit this weekend
Texas A&M football set to host Aaron Gregory, #2 overall WR in 2026, in College Station this weekend. Depending on who you ask, receiver is either the number one or number two need for Texas A&M football this cycle. While the Aggies are locked in some battles for top-flight talent in the 2025 cycle, Holmon Wiggins and company are also looking forward to 2026.
'Pureness of Coaching': Aggies Coach Mike Elko Highlights Importance of High School Reputation for Texas AM
Appearing at the Texas High School Coaches Association Convention in San Antonio Monday, Texas A&M Aggies coach Mike Elko spoke to media about why he believes in staying extra involved with the high school football scene.
How Texas' DEI ban has impacted San Antonio universities
The University of Texas at San Antonio has eliminated at least 21 programs and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion since Texas banned them this year, according to documents Axios obtained through an open records request. Why it matters: The records show the scale at which local universities used...
College Baseball ‘Way Too Early’ Top 25 Rankings For 2025
About a month after Tennessee beat Texas A&M to win the 2024 College World Series, a lot has happened to shape college baseball in 2025. The coaching carousel has just about stopped spinning, the transfer portal has slowed significantly and the MLB draft has concluded. There’s still time for surprises on all three fronts, but we now have a pretty good idea of what next season will look like.
2026 4-star WR out of Waco (TX) will reportedly visit Texas A&M this month
The recruiting dead period has finally been lifted, meaning recruits can continue visiting programs as the summer winds down. At the end of the month, the annual Texas A&M recruiting pool party will take place, featuring a long list of 2025 and 2026 prospects. After it was announced that 2026 4-star offensive tackle John Turntine III would join the list for Texas A&M’s annual recruiting pool party, Rivals insider Landyn Rosow continued releasing the names, including 2026 4-star wide receiver London Smith will reportedly head to College Station at the end of the month. Set to enter his junior season at University...
Brazos Valley Bombers Defeat Seguin River Monsters
Bryan/College Station, TX (July 23, 2024) – The Brazos Valley Bombers defeated the Seguin River Monsters at home tonight 6-2 for their first win since officially clinching a spot in the Texas Collegiate League playoffs. It was a pitcher’s duel throughout the first half of the game as Bomber...
Former A&M QB Trevor Knight 'really excited' to see Weigman in 2024
Now a 16-team league, former Texas A&M and Oklahoma quarterback Trevor Knight knows what it's like to play in both Norman and College Station. On Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Radio, Knight spoke on A&M's QB play and 10-win expectations for both the Ags and Sooners. Key notes from Trevor Knight...
Marty Smith says there is 'reason for tremendous optimism' under Elko
Just 38 days away from Fightin' Texas Aggie football, ESPN and SEC Network personality Marty Smith joined TexAgs Radio on Wednesday morning. Smith discussed his initial thoughts on head coach Mike Elko, quarterback Conner Weigman and more storylines around the SEC. Key notes from Marty Smith interview. Mike Elko is...
Aggies Earn ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Texas A&M baseball team has earned the American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2023-24 school year, as announced by the organization Wednesday. This marks the third straight season the Aggies have landed the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award. Members of the...
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