A Historic Aggie Comeback + Your Local Week Starts Here…
Good morning, Aggieland. Hopefully we have all recovered from that weekend football scare (whew; also today marks the first issue of our weekly recap of local sports events). Also, make sure to hold onto to your pennies - who knows, maybe in 30 years they will be worth something?
In today’s Aggieland Now:
Bonfire Remembrance
Bryan’s New Baseball Team
Local Sports
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” — Billie Jean King
Bonfire Remembrance
🔥 Texas A&M's Tradition Council invites Aggies to honor the legacy of the 12 students who lost their lives in the 1999 Bonfire collapse. The overnight remembrance begins at midnight in the Administration Building lobby, where attendees can reflect on the lives and contributions of those who passed (yes, coffee is provided). At precisely 2:42 am—the moment when the original structure fell—a formal ceremony will take place at the Bonfire Memorial. This annual tradition serves as a powerful reminder of the Aggie spirit that continues to unite the community through both celebration and remembrance.
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
The Local at Lake Walk
🛍️ The Local at Lake Walk brings a vibrant outdoor artisan market to Bryan/College Station every 3rd Tuesday from 4-7pm. Visitors can browse handmade goods from a rotating lineup of local vendors while enjoying live music at the scenic outdoor pavilion. This rain-or-shine event offers the perfect opportunity to support local artists and find unique, handcrafted items in a beautiful setting. Lake Walk provides a perfect backdrop for a leisurely afternoon with friends and family, making it an ideal destination to celebrate the talented artisans in the community. If you would like to join the Local as a vendor, you can visit their site here.
Bryan’s New Baseball Team
⚾️ The much-anticipated NEW Bryan Baseball team is set to make its grand debut at a special "Roll Out" event on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 11:15 AM at the Kimball Cultural Event Center. Attendees will be among the first to learn the official name and logo of the team that will take the field at Travis Field starting in Summer 2026. The celebration will include opportunities to meet staff members while enjoying complimentary mini meals and soft drinks. Baseball fans and community members alike won't want to miss this exciting milestone as Bryan welcomes its newest sporting attraction to town.
OPAS Presents The New York Tenors
🎄 The Big Apple is bringing its finest voices to Aggieland this holiday season! The New York Tenors will deliver a magical Christmas celebration at Rudder Auditorium this Tuesday, November 18th at 7:30pm, backed by a full 24-piece orchestra. This spectacular one-night-only concert features the remarkable talents of Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez, and Christopher Macchio, direct from their Carnegie Hall performance. Audiences will be treated to an entertaining musical journey through New York City with soaring vocals celebrating "the city that never sleeps" during the most wonderful time of the year. Tickets are available now at the TAMU box office website.
Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce
🍖 The Brazos Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting an orientation event for new and prospective members at Cooper's BBQ. Attendees can enjoy lunch and networking from noon to 1 PM, followed by an informative presentation running from 1 to 3 PM. This is a perfect opportunity for local business owners and professionals to learn more about chamber benefits while connecting with fellow community members over delicious barbecue. Those interested in attending can register through the Chamber's website at business.bcschamber.org. Don't miss this chance to grow your business network while enjoying some of the best BBQ in the Brazos Valley!
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LOCAL SPORTS
As mentioned in our opening, this is our first week providing a recap of local sports. Ideally, on Mondays we will recap the weekend games, and on Thursdays we will give a preview of the weekend games (and recap any games that happen during the week). This has been our most voted on topic in our new subscriber survey when asking about you wanted to read about, so we want to give the people what they want!
TAMU
🏈Texas A&M vs South Carolina: No. 3 Aggies completed largest comeback in school history, overcoming 27-point halftime deficit to win 31-30 on Nov. 15.
✍️Mike Elko contract extension: Texas A&M extended head coach Mike Elko's contract through 2031 season, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.
🏀Men’s Basketball: UCF 86, Texas A&M 74. The Knights hit 15 of their final 18 shots as the Aggies surrendered a second‑half lead and fell 86‑74. The Aggie men play again Tuesday night against Montana at Reed Arena.
Local High School Sports
Volleyball state semifinals (Saturday, Nov 15) – Three Brazos Valley teams won their UIL state semifinal matches to advance to next week’s state title games.
A&M Consolidated vs. New Braunfels (5A Div. I) – Consol dropped the first set but took the next three (23‑25, 25‑15, 30‑28, 25‑23) to reach its first‑ever state championship match.
Leon vs. Schulenburg (2A Div. I) – The Cougars swept Schulenburg 25‑17, 25‑20, 25‑17 to make their first state final since 2019.
Iola vs. Shiner (2A Div. II) – Iola dominated Shiner 25‑17, 25‑9, 25‑3 and will meet Crawford in the championship for the fifth time in nine seasons.
Upcoming – Consol will play Highland Park next Saturday at 11 a.m., Leon faces Nocona Thursday at 5 p.m., and Iola meets Crawford Thursday at 7 p.m. at Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center.
TAPPS volleyball semifinal (Friday, Nov 14) – Brazos Christian lost a five‑set heartbreaker to John Paul II. The Eagles fell behind 0‑2 (19‑25, 15‑25), rallied to tie with 25‑22 and 25‑20 set wins, but dropped the fifth set 17‑15. Annie Reed led Brazos Christian with 26 kills, and Reagan Young added 24 kills.
Football bi‑district playoff games (Friday, Nov 14) – Several area teams played their opening‑round playoff games.
A&M Consolidated 27, Crosby 26
College Station 42, Angleton 23
Brenham 28, Texas City 7
Navasota 56, North Forest 12
Robinson 60, Madisonville 41
Lampasas 52, San Angelo Lake View 14
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