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College Station
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, College Station. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Bryan nonprofit, Sweet Oak Collaborative, is helping 19 families at Road-Runner RV Park avoid eviction after the city issued a notice for safety violations by launching a fundraising drive - the group will work with local partners to secure new housing as the city's long-term solution is developed. KXXV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M has teamed up with Buc-ee's to sell Beaver Nuggets on campus—this retail move brings the popular snack to students and visitors now. The Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At a briefing held Wednesday at the Hilton College Station, only Dennis Jansen spoke in person while other speakers were in Austin for a special legislative session—Jansen shared that local GDP grew sharply and unemployment stayed low since the pandemic. Chamber President Glenn Brewer thanked staff for adjusting plans after state officials required last-minute changes. The Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College Station ISD is considering attendance zone changes to ease capacity issues at three elementary schools that may become overcrowded in the next two years — the district is testing multiple proposals based on over 1,200 community comments and will open more feedback on August 25 if the board approves the plan for next school year. KXXV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency is using new methods at Twin Oaks Landfill and the closed Rock Prairie Landfill to protect local groundwater by using vetiver grass to absorb leachate and by converting harmful gases into natural gas—saving over $1 million in taxpayer money. The agency will hold a free hazardous waste collection event on Oct. 18 for residents of several nearby counties. KXXV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brazos County commissioners will set the FY 2026 tax rate on Aug. 28 between a no-new revenue rate of $.387683 per $100 and a voter approval rate of $.423059 after a final budget workshop; corrections are due by Aug. 29 with a final vote on Sept. 9. The chosen rate will make the average home’s tax drop by about $32 at the lower rate or rise by about $108 at the higher rate—details that affect every property owner in the county. The Eagle
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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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Veterans Breakfast
8-10 a.m. — Wellborn Baptist Church — Free entry — All veterans and their families are invited for a hearty breakfast in honor of their service.
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Brodie Lane Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cavalry Court, Valencia Hotel Collection — Complimentary event — Enjoy an evening of Brodie Lane's 'Hot Dirt Music' with handcrafted cocktails and light bites.
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