👍🏼A Big Weekend in Aggieland

Good morning, Aggieland. Congrats to all the students graduating this week - here is to fantastic years ahead!

In today’s Aggieland Now:

• Aiden Ross wins The Voice

• Weekend markets

• Aggie Playoff Games

“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent van Gogh

Local Singer wins The Voice

🎤 Aggieland just got a whole lot louder! Local singer Aiden Ross, a Texas A&M sophomore who once serenaded the halls of A&M Consolidated High School, just won Season 28 of The Voice and made our entire community burst with pride. Aggie pride has reached a whole new octave, and we couldn't be more thrilled to claim him as one of our own!

Thursday

Christmas Movies at The Palace Theater

🎬 Enjoy a special screening of the holiday classic "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" at The Palace Theater in downtown Bryan—completely FREE! It's part of their festive lineup of holiday favorites showing throughout December.

• Location: The Palace Theater, downtown Bryan

• Time: Thursday, December 18, 7:00 PM (first-come, first-served seating)

Friday

Holiday Cellar Tour at Messina Hof Winery

🍷 Step into the festive spirit with this magical holiday experience at one of Texas' pioneering wineries, where guests can enjoy a welcome glass of mulled wine, tour the decorated cellar, and sample four distinctive wines while taking home a souvenir glass.

• Location: Messina Hof Estate Winery

• Time: Friday, December 19, 4:30-7:00 PM ($46)

• Tickets: Purchase tickets here

Saturday

Farmers' Market in Brazos County

🌽 The Farmers' Market in Brazos County brings local growers and community members together every Saturday at Midtown Park, offering fresh produce, community connections, and education about regional farming and food preparation.

• Location: Midtown Park

• Time: Saturdays, 8 AM–12 PM (Year-round, Free)

Sunday

Rountree Market at Midtown Park

🛍️ Every Sunday, Midtown Bryan comes alive with the Rountree Market, where locals gather to browse fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and delicious food from local vendors in a beautiful setting overlooking Midtown Lake.

• Location: Midtown Park, Bryan

• Time: Sundays, 12-5 PM (Free admission)

THURSDAY (12/18)

76° 🌡️ 42° | 🌤️ Partly Sunny | ☔️ 0% | 💨 10–15 mph

FRIDAY (12/19)

64° 🌡️ 48° | ☀️ Sunny | ☔️ 0% | 💨 5–10 mph

SATURDAY (12/20)

77° 🌡️ 58° | 🌤️ Partly Sunny | ☔️ 0% | 💨 5–10 mph

SUNDAY (12/21)

75° 🌡️ 59° | ☁️ Mostly Cloudy | ☔️ 20% | 💨 10 mph

Weekend Outlook:

Warm, comfortable weekend across Aggieland with great outdoor weather through Saturday and a slight rain chance late Sunday.

Aggie Sports Preview

🏐 Volleyball: Texas A&M Volleyball – NCAA Semifinals

Texas A&M volleyball takes the court on Thursday at 5:30 PM against #4 Pitt in the NCAA Semifinals, continuing a historic postseason run. A win sends the Aggies to the national championship match, capping what is already the deepest tournament run in program history.

🏈 Football: #7 Texas A&M vs. #10 Miami

Kyle Field hosts a historic showdown on Saturday morning, as the Aggies take on Miami in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Kickoff is set for 11:00 AM, marking Texas A&M’s first appearance in the expanded CFP format and one of the biggest home games the program has ever hosted.

🏀 Men’s Basketball: Texas A&M vs. East Texas A&M

The Aggies return to Reed Arena on Sunday afternoon for a non-conference matchup against East Texas A&M. Tip-off is set for 3:00 PM, giving fans a chance to catch the team at home before the schedule ramps up.

We love getting to interact with our community through this newsletter; it is so much fun to see Aggieland residents express themselves and show their love for their favorite institutions. Last week, we ran a poll on people’s favorite local coffee shop; congrats to Polite for winning last week’s poll! As always, please give us any suggestions or feedback - if you ever want to reach us, just respond to this email or visit our website aggielandnow.com

Thanks,

The Aggieland Now Team