Need to catch up on the news from last week? Check out five stories out of the Bryan-College Station area for the week of May 4-8.
Tourism drives $190M to Bryan economy in 2025
Nearly 5 million people visited Bryan in 2025, and city officials say those visitors play a major role in supporting local jobs, businesses and city services.
According to new tourism impact data released by Destination Bryan during National Travel and Tourism Week, an estimated 4.9 million visitors traveled to Bryan last year, including overnight guests and day visitors.
Those travelers spent about $190.1 million in the local economy.
Read more from Editor Karley Cross.
Texas A&M breaks ground on $133M Meat Science and Technology Center
Texas A&M University broke ground May 4 on a new Meat Science and Technology Center designed to modernize agricultural research and teaching.
The $133.36 million project will bring an 85,600-square-foot facility to 3844 Finfeather Road on West Campus in Bryan, where it is expected to host a future agriculture district. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2028.
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Last Energy withdraws plans for proposed nuclear energy project in Bryan
A proposed advanced nuclear energy project expected to go before Bryan City Council on May 5 will no longer move forward after the developer withdrew its plans ahead of the meeting.
The city of Bryan announced in a news release that Last Energy informed the city and Bryan Texas Utilities that it would no longer pursue the development of a small modular reactor facility in Bryan at this time.
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Texas A&M receives $13M state grant to expand Cyclotrone Institute
Texas A&M University will receive a $13 million state grant to expand its Cyclotron Institute in College Station, Gov. Greg Abbott announced May 7. The grant is part of a statewide effort to strengthen semiconductor research and advanced technology development.
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Bryan ISD launching virtual academy for 2026-27 school year
Bryan ISD trustees took steps May 4 to launch a new tuition-free virtual learning option for students, approving a contract to move forward with the district's Virtual Academy beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
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