š± Why College Station just landed in Americaās top 25 places to live
Morning College Station! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why College Station just landed in Americaās top 25 places to live
- See which causes Aggie players will showcase on their cleats Saturday
- How a College Station rancher just rose in statewide cattle leadership
Also on today's calendar: Faces of Hope: Unmasking the Stigma and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Variable clouds; windy, humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. College Station ranks 25th in Livability's top 100 places to live in the U.S. (star-telegram.com) ā College Station just earned the No. 25 spot on Livabilityās 2026 list of the best small- to mid-sized places to live in the U.S., highlighting its affordability and quality of life. The ranking cites Texas A&Mās economic impact, short commutes, extensive parks, and strong amenities as key reasons the city stands out. 
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2. A&M football players to promote 'Aggies for a Cause' during Maroon & White game (kbtx.com) ā Texas A&M fans in College Station can check out custom āAggies for a Causeā cleats during Saturdayās Maroon & White spring game at Kyle Field, now kicking off at 11 a.m. Players chose designs supporting charities from veteransā groups to youth organizations, and the cleats will be donated to those causes after the scrimmage. Ā Ā Ā
3. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Names New Leadership (morningagclips.com) ā A College Station resident, Wayne Cockrell, has been elected second vice president of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, giving the city a voice in one of the regionās most influential ranching groups. The convention in Fort Worth also named new president Stephen Diebel and filled multiple statewide board and committee roles that shape cattle, land, and water policy. Ā Ā Ā
4. Astroport and Vermeer collaborate on autonomous lunar construction machinery (thenextweb.com) ā A major space engineering conference in College Station was the backdrop for Astroport and Vermeer unveiling a plan to adapt heavy mining machinery for autonomous lunar construction. Their collaboration aims to create modular āLunar Ironā equipment using Astroportās UTIPA adapter, supporting NASAās push for a permanent Moon base by reengineering proven Earth machines for low gravity and harsh lunar conditions. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around College Station
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KimoKawaii 2026
Hilton College Station & Conference Center, 801 University Dr E, College Station
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Band Hall/Instrument Interviews
Cypress Grove Int College Station, TX 77845
8:00 am -
Relay For Life of Brazos Valley
A&M Consolidated Middle School , 105 Holik St , College Station
4:00 pm -
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board Meeting
City of College Station City Hall - Bush 4141 Community Room
3:30 pm -
Golf Tournament - Pecan Lakes
College Station Middle College Station, TX 77845
4:00 pm -
STUCO Meeting
A & M Cons H S Cafeteria
4:00 pm -
STAAR - Algebra I
College View H S College Station, TX 77840 -
PTO Board Meeting
College Station H S College Station, TX 77840
12:00 pm -
Faces of Hope: Unmasking the Stigma
NAMI Brazos Valley , 506 W 26th St , Bryan
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 30
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Lady Vikings Softball @ Killeen
Killeen High School , 500 N 38th St , Killeen
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Bingo Loco at Ice House on Main
Ice House on Main , 800 N Main St , Bryan
5:30 pm -
A Day in a Field of Flowers
Painting with a Twist , 1643 Texas Ave S , College Station
6:00 pm -
Rangers Baseball @ College Station (V)
College Station High School , 4002 Victoria Ave , College Station
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PUPPY FOR ADOPTION
She was originally found by someone who couldnāt keep her, and I stepped in thinking I would only care for her temporarily. Unfortunately, thatā¦ (Nextdoor College Hills) - He has been found and is home safe and sound just muddy and tired!
Thank you to everyone who was looking for him! If anyone has seen kasino I put him out last night and fell asleep when I woke up my fence was wideā¦ (Nextdoor College Hills)
- Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for Conference Service Attendant - AM in College Station. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - College Station Chili's in College Station. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near College Station here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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