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Thursday, October 30th, 2025

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Good morning, College Station. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The third annual Texas Semiconductor Summit opened at the College Station Hilton on Wednesday. The event focused on discussions about Texas's expanding role in semiconductor manufacturing.  The Eagle
  • Century Square—now in its second phase—is opening new restaurants and retail shops in College Station today. The development will bring more business options to the local area as it grows.  The Eagle

EDUCATION NEWS

  • On October 23, MSC SCONA held its annual fall program at Rudder Forum from 6 to 7 p.m. where experts — including Dr. Kenneth Peddicord, Ray Rothrock, Rep. Cody Harris, and Judge Philip Spenrath — discussed the benefits and risks of nuclear energy and plans for small modular reactors on campus.  The Battalion
  • The Texas A&M Board of Regents approved funds on Aug. 28 for a $220 million Biology Teaching and Research Building that will open in 2029 on Lubbock Street — directly across from Heldenfels Hall. The new building will offer classrooms, modern research labs with virtual reality technology, and a cafe to support over 20,000 biology students.  The Battalion
  • Texas A&M's Winnie Carter Wildlife Center will host educational tours on November 8th and 15th to raise funds for rescued exotic animals from across Texas. The tours will include an enclosure overview and extra animal encounters—all proceeds will go toward providing quality care for the 26 animal species at the center.  The Battalion

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have developed an integrated framework to help the National Park Service manage feral hog populations in national parks—offering clear steps for effective control across parklands.  The Eagle

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Texas A&M University separated from Mark A. Welsh III in September after a viral video confrontation led to his resignation – his separation agreement provides a $3,547,420.65 lump sum payment, legal support from the Attorney General, and indemnification for his official acts – and he had 21 days to review the terms.  KXXV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 11/1/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 11/3/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 11/8/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 11/21/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 11/22/25

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  • Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Texas A&M Aggies Basketball

    7-8:30 p.m. — Reed Arena — Check the stats and highlights during this exciting NCAA basketball matchup.

    Tue, 11/25/25

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  • 15th Annual BCS Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Walk

    8-11 a.m. — Baylor Scott & White Medical Center — Registration fee required — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run and walk for the community.

    Thu, 11/27/25

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