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Texas A&M AgriLife researchers developed an infectious clone of tomato spotted wilt virus that will let labs and plant breeders study virus–host interactions and test resistance more efficiently, a finding published in Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions that could speed work on tomatoes, peppers, and other crops.

Dave & Buster's has opened at Post Oak Mall, transforming the former Conn's HomePlus into an entertainment venue with arcade games, sports viewing, and full dining.

The Brazos County Sheriff's Office is sharing safety tips for trick-or-treaters ahead of Halloween on Saturday, Oct.

31, urging reflective costumes (reflective tape, flashlights), adult supervision, and planned safe routes.

Waffle House has submitted development plans to build its first Bryan-College Station restaurant at Rudder's Landing near Walmart, by West Villa Maria Road and Harvey Mitchell Parkway; the proposal will now move through permitting and approvals before construction starts.

Mays Business School launched its new 12-month Masters of Science in Sports Business Analytics program at its College Station campus on Oct.

7. Classes start summer 2027 and applications (opened Oct. 1) run until May with a 36-hour curriculum focused on data analysis in sports business.

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety at Texas A&M will host its 19th Annual Stream Clean on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hensel Park, where students, faculty and community members will pick up trash along local waterways (promoting environmental awareness).

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) emailed international Aggies on Oct.

7 about a DHS proposal that could require universities to show proof of payment of $70,000 for the first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for each extra one; the public can send comments until Monday, Nov. 9.

Texas A&M researchers, partnering with Twin Pine Conservation Institute, developed the first detailed chromosome map of the aardwolf, a member of the hyena family, to guide future genetic studies and conservation efforts.