Good morning, College Station.

In the past month, videos showing ICE agents in Bryan have made local residents worried as the agents worked to arrest people with criminal records or removal orders.

Local law enforcement said they do not assist ICE operations, and community leaders warn that changing immigration rules are causing fear that may make many people avoid seeking needed services—many remain unsure about their legal protections.

Local restaurants in College Station are facing high food prices and staffing shortages that have forced some businesses to close and others to scale back menus—business owners say adaptability may help manage rising costs and labor challenges.

At Tuesday night's meeting, the College Station ISD board discussed a possible change to allow out-of-district transfers.

A retired Southwest Airlines training airplane has arrived at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service's Disaster City in College Station to help emergency workers practice rescue work.

The craft will be placed on tall supports in a wooded area and is set to be ready by spring—giving firefighters, EMS and law enforcement a realistic tool for training.

Texas A&M’s Office of Sustainability & Campus Enrichment celebrated its 17th annual Campus Sustainability Month with events that taught students about environmental, social & economic sustainability.

Students gathered at Rudder Plaza on Oct.15 to share projects and participate in challenges like Week Without Driving.

Bryan announced six team name finalists for its new pro baseball franchise and invited fans to vote until November 16 — the team will start play in May 2026.

Halloween Pub Crawl in College Station

4:30-9 p.m. — The Backyard — 25% off tickets with code SCREAM25 — Embrace the spooky season with a night of haunted fun and contests in your best costume.

10th Annual Oktoberfest Half Marathon/10K

7:00 a.m. — Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field — Registration required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a scenic half marathon and 10K race in College Station.

Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Rudder Auditorium — Tickets starting at $71 — Enjoy a fun-filled canine cabaret show featuring talented dogs performing amazing tricks.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training

9 a.m. — KareCore - College Station — $2250 — Dive into comprehensive Linux system administration skills with hands-on lab exercises in this 5-day course.

Texas T-Birds Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cavalry Court, Valencia Hotel Collection — Enjoy cocktails and bar bites as the Texas T-Birds perform rock, southern rock, country, and pop hits.

Texas Yacht Squadron Performance

7 p.m. - 4 a.m. — The Green at Century Square — Free entry — Enjoy a blend of classic rock, yacht, and folk songs spanning from the 60s to the 2000s.

Samford Bulldogs vs. Texas A&M Aggies Football

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Kyle Field — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Aggies face off against the Bulldogs in this exciting college football matchup.