Friday, May 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, College Station. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bryan man was arrested early Thursday morning during a traffic stop and charged with manufacturing and delivering methamphetamine. The Eagle
- ➤ A Bryan man was arrested on a continuous violence charge after he allegedly whipped a woman with a belt—choking her until she fell unconscious—and police are investigating the incident. The Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Texas A&M, 17,000 Aggie Catholics are mourning Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88 after serving 13 years and was honored at a requiem mass at St. Mary’s on April 30 + they now prepare for a conclave to choose a new pope starting May 7. The Battalion
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M’s Mays Business School recently partnered with AI platform Perplexity to give students a way to access Enterprise Pro features for coursework and research. The partnership supports a Fall launch of an AI and Business minor and two AI competitions — administrators say it will help students gain skills needed in a tech-driven workplace. The Battalion
- ➤ Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III announced today a new leadership structure for the university—this change aims to improve decision-making and strengthen the institution. Additional details were shared in a press briefing that outlined the alignment's expected benefits. The Eagle
- ➤ Aggie women are making progress in Washington, D.C. thanks to Texas A&M internships that offer hands-on learning in public policy—recent graduates have earned new roles and promotions in government. The Battalion
- ➤ Texas A&M University expanded its policy internship programs to all 11 campuses with the new Public Policy Scholars Program that gives students hands-on experience in Washington, D.C. The inaugural class posed at the Capitol on April 6 and now joins internships & classes at the D.C. Bush School to build practical policy skills. 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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