Friday, August 8th, 2025

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Good morning, College Station. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Brazos Valley Food Bank hosted its 32nd annual Feast of Caring at the Brazos Center — hundreds gathered for lunch to help fight hunger. The event raised money for hunger relief and supported future efforts in the community. The Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Texas cattle ranchers set record calf prices — three times what they were four years ago — as drought, less available land, and slow replacement of cattle keep beef supply low. Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife say it will take 2 to 3 years for more cattle to be raised, so consumers will see high beef prices for another year. KXXV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Brazos County commissioners set a November 4 election to adopt or reject 17 constitutional amendments proposed by the 89th Legislature—this vote will also include trustee races for the Bryan and College Station school districts. In College Station, three board seats have active contests with filings ongoing and early voting scheduled to begin on Oct. 20. The Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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Friends of the Library Young Readers Book Sale
9-10 a.m. for members, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for public — Clara B. Mounce Public Library — Free entry — Browse an array of books for young readers from newborns to teens while supporting local library programs.
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CNC Machining Bootcamp at Texas A&M
Aug 11-15 — Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station — Registration required — Enhance your skills in CNC machining with this comprehensive bootcamp.
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Texas A&M Practice Partners Exhibition & Social
3-9 p.m. — Christopher's World Grille — Light bites available — Enjoy quality time with local veterinarians.
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Brazos Valley All Star Band Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cavalry Court, Valencia Hotel Collection — Complimentary event — Enjoy live music from top local musicians accompanied by handcrafted cocktails and light bites.
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