Bryan ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 improvement plan Sept. 28, outlining goals for student achievement, college and career readiness, teacher support and retention through 2031.

Mapping it out: According to agenda material, the district aims to increase Meets Grade Level performance in math, reading, science and social studies by 10 percentage points by June 2031. It also seeks to:

• Increase percentage of graduates meeting at least one College, Career and Military Readiness indicator by 10 percentage points

• All campuses to implement coaching and accountability framework

• Teacher retention to increase by at least 8 percentage points

A closer look: Trustees also approved campus improvement plans for the district’s schools.

The campus plans emphasize Tier 1 instruction:

• Student goal-setting

• Data monitoring

• Scheduled intervention

• Enrichment time

Each campus has an individual improvement plan.

Six months after its initial announcement, women’s lifestyle clothing retailer Aerie has officially opened its doors in College Station's Century Square.

What Aerie offers: Aerie sells a variety of women’s clothing, including swimwear, activewear and underwear.

The overview: Aerie has had a presence in College Station at Post Oak Mall since 2019, according to public tenant mall documents. Aerie's expansion was announced by Century Square in March with a news release that described it as an exciting new brand for its mixed-use development.

Filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation say the $400,000 project is 4,296 square feet.

The new Aerie location is situated between Lululemon and Houston Hot Chicken. 

Before you go: Century Square’s news release said Aerie is relocating, but there are no announcements about the Post Oak Mall location closing as of this report. According to bankruptcy filings, Aerie’s lease at the mall is scheduled to continue until 2028.

• Opened Sept. 29

• 1177 University Drive, College Station

This weekend will have a heavy emphasis on Aggie-related festivities, including the beginning of the Texas A&M's sesquicentennial celebrations and sporting events, along with other community events in Bryan-College Station on Oct. 2-4.

This is not a comprehensive list.

Here for Good: Celebrating 150 Years of Texas A&M University: The J. Wayne Stark Galleries open an exhibition featuring artifacts, Aggie media and interactive experiences in celebration of Texas A&M University’s sesquicentennial.

• Begins Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• 400 Bizzell St., College Station

October First Friday: Historic Downtown Bryan hosts its monthly First Friday event with live music, local artists and family-friendly festivities to begin the fall season.

• Oct. 2, 5-10 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• Historic Downtown Bryan, 110 S. Main St., Bryan

Pack Fresh Card Show Vol. 4 at The Brazos Center: Featuring more than 80 vendor tables selling Pokémon, One Piece, Dragon Ball and sports cards, the show will also include giveaways and opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts to connect. 

• Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• $4-12 (ticketed)

• 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan

Here are four road projects that are coming up or already under construction in the cities of College Station and Bryan, as well as Brazos County, according to city officials and capital improvement project information. This list is not comprehensive.

• William D. Fitch Parkway Rehabilitation Phase 2: This $7.3 million project in College Station began on Sept. 9 and is scheduled to finish in mid-December. It includes new paving, signage, and culvert and driveway replacements.

• Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation: This $12.28 million College Station project reconstructs Lincoln Avenue between Texas Avenue and University Drive. It is set to be completed by the end of the third week of September.

• Groesbeck Street Extension: This project in Bryan will extend a new 38-foot-wide road between South College and Texas Avenue. The contract cost is $240,070 and meetings with property owners regarding rights-of-way acquisition are continuing.

• Texas Avenue Infrastructure Improvements: This $26 million Brazos County project aims to improve safety and mobility. Funding delays have pushed the expected start of the first major phase to spring 2028.