Good morning, College Station.

The College Station School Board approved the 2026-27 academic calendar at its Tuesday night meeting, setting the schedule for schools next year.

AggieSat6, a 6U CubeSat built by Texas A&M students, will launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base by the end of Spring 2026 to boost space situational awareness using targeted radiofrequency search.

The Munnerlyn Lab near the Zachry Engineering Complex leads the project, giving students practical aerospace experience.

The Texas A&M Dental Hygiene program celebrated 70 years at the end of 2025, evolving from a certificate course to a bachelor’s degree program offering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification.

Interim executive director Maureen Brown (an alumna) said the program’s research projects and community clinic rotations equip its 30 annual students with advanced skills.

Charles Schwab Advisor Services is gifting funds to the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics to open the Aggie Financial Planning Clinic in fall 2026.

The clinic will offer hands-on financial education for students working with community members through the REACH project.

Brazos County commissioners approved a $3.5M contract for phase one repairs at the Expo Center on Leonard Road.

Repairs will include a new standing seam roof (replacing an 18-year-old leaky roof) and concrete fixes for shifting clay soils, with work set to begin in February.

Texas A&M Rural Engagement Program is offering free consulting to rural hospitals to help secure part of $1.4 billion in federal funding for healthcare improvements over the next five years (focusing on telehealth, workforce development, and chronic disease prevention) under the Rural Transformation Program.

Bryan-College Station officials, developers and business leaders are exploring a new baseball complex that aims to boost tournament play and create more opportunities for local athletes.

The project is under review to meet the growing demand for quality sports fields in the area.

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Texas A&M Aggies Basketball

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Texas A&M Athletics — Ticket prices vary — Catch the intense matchup as the Gamecocks take on the Aggies in a thrilling basketball showdown.

Shadow Canyon Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cavalry Court, Valencia Hotel Collection — Check venue for entry fees — Enjoy an exciting evening of contemporary country music with Shadow Canyon.

Ole Miss Rebels vs Texas A&M Aggies Basketball

6-8 p.m. — Reed Arena — Tickets starting at $13 — Enjoy an exciting college basketball matchup in a premier venue.