Thursday, June 19th, 2025

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Good morning, College Station. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Centerville man was arrested after a three-vehicle crash on June 13 in College Station—where a Ford F-250 struck a car head-on and emergency crews extricated a female driver—and the 22-year-old faces charges of intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury, reckless driving, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and a window tint violation. KXXV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bryan and College Station business owners showed strong optimism about the local economy in a survey conducted on March 27, with 62% expecting growth in 2025, 52% reporting higher sales last year, and 88% of manufacturers forecasting improvement. The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce presented these results to Brazos County commissioners Tuesday — highlighting positive views on safety, job prospects, and quality of life amid national economic concerns. The Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Outgoing Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp was surprised when General James E. Rainey presented him with the US Army’s Meritorious Public Service Medal on Wednesday at the Hilton College Station and Conference Center. The award honored his service as he nears the end of his tenure — marking a strong partnership between the university and Army Futures Command. The Eagle
- ➤ President Mark Welsh announced on June 18 that Dr. Susan Ballabina, who served as his Chief of Staff (for 31 years), will become the Executive Vice Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System on July 1. She rose from an Extension Agent (and held roles in academic and strategic affairs) and will join the new leadership team with incoming Chancellor Glenn Hegar. The Battalion
- ➤ At a special meeting on Wednesday, the A&M Board of Regents named new system leaders under incoming Chancellor Glenn Hegar to guide the university's future direction. The Eagle
- ➤ Today, the College Station school board approved a deficit budget for 2025-26 and will give raises to all district staff—officials did not share plans to balance the shortfall. The Eagle
- ➤ Bryan Texas Utilities is sending local students to Washington, D.C. this week as part of the 2025 Youth Tour - they will visit the U.S. Capitol, meet congressional leaders, and engage with peers from across the nation. KXXV
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