Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
Good morning, College Station.
Aggieland Outfitters invites the community to join its MS 150 kickoff event on Mar.
3 in College Station to learn about the ride and volunteer opportunities while boosting multiple sclerosis awareness.
Blinn College nursing students Eva Milne and Irma Sosa earned national awards at the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing conference in Brazos County for research on healthcare shortages; Milne received second place (with Sosa’s work earning third) as both submitted Blinn’s first student-led resolutions for state advocacy in nursing education.
Educators and supporters of the Women’s and Gender Studies program expressed concerns after Interim President Tommy Williams eliminated the program on Jan.
30; the group emphasized that the 38-year program served as a key resource for academic discussions (including undergrad, grad, and elective courses) and warned it could constrain academic freedom.
Blinn College's livestock judging team swept both team and individual honors at the Dixie National Collegiate Beef Judging Contest in Jackson, Miss.
The team will compete at two upcoming national events (Feb. 28 in San Antonio and March 16 in Houston) as part of their active season.
FLASH Dash
2:30-5 p.m. — 1015 Colgate Dr, College Station, TX — Free entry — Experience a day of leadership and community service with Aggie FLASH.
Pack Fresh Card Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Brazos Center — $4 admission, kids 12 & under free — Explore Pokémon, One Piece, MTG, Dragon Ball, and sports collectibles from 50+ vendors.
28th Annual Crawfish Boil
6 PM – 12 AM — Brazos County Expo Complex — Admission: $100 — Enjoy great food and support local youth projects through 4H and FFA.
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