👍🏼Halloween week is here...

Good morning, Aggieland. Halloween week is filled with a ton of family fun, and that is what is packed in this edition. Beware though, there may be a ton of college students walking through H-E-B with costumes on…

In today’s Aggieland Now:

• Family-Friendly Halloween events

• Highway 6 Road Expansion

• Update on College Station City Council Meeting

“On Halloween you get to become anything you want to be.” – Ava Dellaira

TXDOT “Big 6” Expansion

🛣️If you have driven along Hwy 6 this week, you may have seen a bunch of trees cut down. That work is part of TxDOT’s “Big 6” expansion, a $671 million project to widen the 12-mile stretch from SH 21 in Bryan to SH 40 in College Station. Construction is expected to start in December 2025 and will expand Hwy 6 to six lanes with new auxiliary lanes and a diverging-diamond interchange at University Drive. The plan also adds 10-foot shared-use paths for walkers and cyclists. TxDOT says at least two lanes will remain open in each direction during the project, which is projected to finish by spring 2030—one of the largest transportation upgrades in Brazos Valley history.

MSC Hospitality’s Halloween Party

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at MSC Hospitality's Halloween Party on October 26th from 6-8 p.m. in the Bethancourt Ballroom at Texas A&M MSC! This family-friendly event is designed especially for children ages 4-12, featuring games, prizes, candy, and pizza for dinner. Costumes are encouraged, so help your little ones dress to impress for this free admission event that promises to be a howling good time. Whether they're looking to show off their creative costumes, collect sweet treats, or simply enjoy festive fun with other families, this Halloween celebration offers the perfect opportunity for seasonal memories without breaking the bank.

Keller Williams BCS Trunk‑or‑Treat

🎃 Join the family-friendly festivities at Keller Williams BCS Trunk-or-Treat event featuring a pumpkin patch on Monday, October 27th from 5:30-7:30pm. This free event offers a safe and festive way to celebrate Halloween with the whole family at the Keller Williams of Brazos Valley location. Come dressed in your spookiest or silliest costume and be ready to fill your bags with treats from decorated car trunks throughout the venue. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy Halloween fun in a controlled environment while connecting with others in the Brazos Valley community.

Cops & Goblins

🚔 College Station Police Department is hosting their Annual Halloween Event, Cops & Goblins, featuring a Trunk-or-Treat Adventure, Hay Rides, and Bounce Houses. Bring the whole family for an evening filled with safety and fun at the College Station Police Department from 5-8pm. This festive community event offers the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy Halloween activities in a safe environment. With plenty of entertainment options, it's sure to be a spooktacular time for children of all ages!

Trunk‑or‑Treat at Legends Event Center

Looking for a safe and festive Halloween experience? Don't miss the family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat at Legends Event Center on Thursday, October 30, from 6-8:30 p.m.! 🎃 Families are invited to don their favorite costumes and stroll through the parking lot, collecting candy from decorated vehicles. The event takes place at 2533 Midtown Park Blvd in Bryan, making it a convenient spot for local families to enjoy some Halloween fun. Best of all, admission is completely free, offering an affordable way to celebrate the spooky season with your little ghouls and goblins.

College Station City Council Highlights (Oct 23 Meeting)

• Baseball Projects: Council voted 5-1 to move forward with a public-private baseball complex in Midtown and halt new field construction at Veterans Park.

• Northgate Plan: Reviewed the Northgate Small Area Plan report and began prioritizing community action items for redevelopment.

• Parking Near A&M: Discussed overnight street parking in Eastgate and Southside neighborhoods; permit and time-limit options under review.

• Safety by Greens Prairie Elementary: Approved no-parking rules (2:30–4:30 p.m.) on Timber and Buffalo Creek streets to reduce school traffic hazards.

• Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater: City will solicit a private promoter to book and manage live shows.

• Infrastructure Projects: Authorized eminent domain for Greens Prairie Road widening and a new roundabout at Creek Meadows & Victoria.

• Arbor Day: Proclaimed Nov 7 as Texas Arbor Day, with a ceremony at Richard Carter Park.

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Thank you for reading! The Aggieland Now team is really excited to continue bringing you the news and events happening around B/CS. As always, if you have any feedback or events for us, please email us at [email protected]

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Aggieland Now Team