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🌱 Highway 6 overnight closures continue as Big 6 work advances

College Station, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Highway 6 overnight closures continue as Big 6 work advances
  • Veterans Day in College Station: Gatherings, closures and evening events
  • New sidewalks planned for College Station’s Southern Pointe

Also on today's calendar: Brazos Valley Texas Exes November Meet-Up and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with variable clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Big 6 Project nearing one year of construction (star-telegram.com) — Highway 6 drivers in College Station face overnight closures through Thursday as the Big 6 widening project approaches its first anniversary. Work runs from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., including a northbound main-lane detour between Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Harvey Road. The five-year project will eventually provide three lanes in each direction.
   

2. 7 things to do in Aggieland on Nov. 11 (communityimpact.com) — College Station marks Veterans Day today with free gatherings, including lunch at Central Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a memorial ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at the American Pavilion on Harvey Road. City offices are closed for the holiday, while evening options include telescope viewing at Texas A&M’s Sbisa Dining Hall.
   

3. 4 Bryan-College Station road updates to know (communityimpact.com) — College Station’s Southern Pointe subdivision is slated to get 14,000 square feet of sidewalks and curbs, with construction running from spring 2027 through 2029. The $83,515 publicly funded project is among four area transportation updates, which also include a planned replacement of the SH 30 bridge at the Navasota River.
   

4. Why do some dogs stay healthy well into their golden years? A $29 million study aims to find out (kxxv.com) — Texas A&M’s Dog Aging Project has received nearly $29 million to investigate why some dogs stay healthy into old age, and researchers want more owners to participate. The College Station-based research already includes 55,000 dogs nationwide, with owners contributing surveys and information from home. Findings could also offer insights into healthy aging in people.
   

5. Gen. Ashy reflects on career of military service (theeagle.com) — Retired four-star Air Force Gen. Joseph W. Ashy now calls College Station home after a career that took him from combat flying in Vietnam to leading NORAD and U.S. Space Command. The 1962 Texas A&M graduate reflects this Veterans Day on the volunteers who serve and the opportunities military life gave him.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hey rain tree folks, Dexter has gotten out tonight.
    He’s a sweetheart and wouldn’t hurt a fly. UPDATE: He was found, a wonderful young couple had found him! He’s home safe. Thank you all! (Nextdoor Raintree)
  • Great job installing our Christmas lights!
    These young men were hardworking, professional, and did a fantastic job. Love supporting young entrepreneurs and highly recommend them! (Nextdoor Stone Forest)
  • Texas A&M University posted a job opening for Library Supervisor in College Station. Apply here.
  • Walters Wedding Estates posted a job opening for Banquet Server Texas in College Station. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near College Station here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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