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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

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Good morning, College Station. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A new playground now open at Copperfield Park in Bryan draws parents' concern about missing shade to protect kids from the summer heat — city officials say budget limits delay adding the structure though future improvements are under review.  KXXV

SPORTS NEWS

  • Yard Dogs baseball will begin its first season at Travis Field in Bryan on May 21 with $8 general admission tickets and recent renovations including a new speaker system and redone infield. A special Breakfast at the Ballpark is scheduled for Apr. 14 to kick off the family-friendly season.  KXXV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 20th International Conference on Engineering and Space Challenges

    7 PM – 7 PM — Texas A&M University — Registration required — Explore engineering solutions for lunar and Martian environments at this international conference.

    Sun, 4/12/26

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  • The Highway 6 Band Live

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cavalry Court, Valencia Hotel Collection — Complimentary entry — Enjoy an evening of live country and rock music with great food and drinks.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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  • Great Boss Leadership Workshop

    If you’ve ever read a leadership book and thought, “This sounds great… but what do I actually DO on Monday morning?”—this workshop is built for that. Randy McDougal, Expert EOS Implementer, will lead a Great Boss Workshop in Houston on May 8, and would love for you (or someone you know) to join us.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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