Thursday, May 1st, 2025

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Good morning, College Station. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amy Downs, an Oklahoma City bombing survivor (pulled from the rubble in 1995), served as the keynote speaker at the Legacy Luncheon during the Every Victim, Every Time conference in Bryan on Wednesday, where she recounted her rescue and recovery journey. Her address emphasized how she turned a tragic event into a drive for personal and professional change. The Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ronin in Downtown Bryan will host farewell parties and its final brunch service this Sunday ahead of its lease ending on May 31 — the restaurant is set to mark the occasion before the lease expires. The Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On April 24th, College Station residents attended the premiere of 'Super Dicks' at Star Cinema Grill—an event that mixed a film screening with a party of themed drinks, DJ music, games and giveaways. The filmmakers said they will bring the film to more audiences across the country. The Battalion
- ➤ On April 26, wine lovers gathered at Messina Hof Estate Winery in Bryan for the 41st annual Wine and Roses Festival to enjoy Texas wines, vendor exhibits, and grape stomping contests—local volunteers and business owners ensured the event ran smoothly. The Battalion
- ➤ The Brazos Valley Live Music Association will launch its official event that combines steak dinners + live performances by Texan singer-songwriters at Lake Walk. The Eagle
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M track & field raced in Philadelphia and Houston from April 24 to 26 at the Penn Relays and J. Fred Duckett Twilight meet, winning five titles and setting new school records. The team lost its No. 1 ranking but stayed in the top three and will return home to E.B. Cushing Stadium on May 3 for their final regular-season meet. The Battalion
- ➤ Texas A&M baseball beat the Lamar Cardinals 13-6 on Tuesday, April 29 at Blue Bell Park. The Aggies will face No. 2 LSU in a three-game set at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park starting Friday at 6 p.m. — The Battalion
- ➤ Team Maroon Boats claimed the championship of the Rec Center Intramural Battleship League finals on April 23—Team Vsa finished second after a series of four games. The Battalion
- ➤ No. 16 Texas A&M men’s golf lost 4 to 1 to the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship final round held from April 23 to 27 at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island — the Aggies now await their NCAA Regional Tournament assignment on May 12. The Battalion
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2025 Troubadour Festival
12-6 p.m. — Aggie Park — Entry cost not specified — Indulge in barbecue delights and enjoy live Texas country music in a beautiful park setting.
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Lights! Camera! Skate! Exhibition
3:30-6 p.m. — Spirit Ice Arena — General Admission $5.00 — Experience an exciting figure skating exhibition with a cinematic twist.
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Texas T-Birds Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cavalry Court, Valencia Hotel Collection — Enjoy special cocktails and bar bites while rocking out to The Texas T-Birds.
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Texas Youth 7v7 Championship Weekend
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Veterans Park and Athletic Complex — $20 early-bird/$30 regular — Experience an action-packed weekend featuring youth 7v7 football matches.
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