Texas A&M University reported a record number of applications for its 2026-27 freshman class this fall, while the university continues to hold undergraduate tuition and fees at 2021 rates.

By the numbers: According to a news release, the university received an all-time high of more than 83,000 applications. Completed freshman applications increased 24% over the past two years.

The current freshman class included 12,645 students, which contributed to a record total fall enrollment of 81,990 students across the university system's 12 locations.

A closer look: Texas A&M said undergraduate tuition and fees remain frozen at 2021 rates. The university estimated students and families would pay about $4,225 more over four years if those costs had increased with inflation.

Bryan-College Station will have a multitude of closures on Harvey Road and Harvey Mitchell Parkway due to the 'Big 6' construction from Nov. 9-12.

At a glance:

• Nov. 9-12: Single-lane closure of the northbound frontage road from Harvey Road to University Drive, 7:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

What's next: TxDOT will maintain two open main lanes during construction. No closures are scheduled for Nov. 13-14 for the Texas A&M football game.

College Station’s Nam Cafe Vietnamese restaurant is set to open a third location in Downtown Bryan soon.

The gist: Nam Cafe serves a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including Pho, banh mi, bao and Vietnamese coffee, according to its website. The restaurant also offers catering services and different specials, and partners with Texas A&M University student organizations for profit-share events.

The cafe announced the new location on its Facebook page, with plans to include a bar. The post said the cafe is excited to bring the flavors of its Vietnamese cuisine to Bryan after serving College Station for eight years.

“[The] same Nam Cafe you know and love. New location, new memories and a whole lot of delicious food,” the post said.

Stay tuned: The opening date has not been announced, but the Facebook post said the new location is set to open in early 2027. The restaurant also thanked the community for its continued support.

• To open in early 2027

• 112 South Main St., Bryan

Texas lawmakers and legislators-elect began filing new bills on Nov. 9, unofficially kicking off the 90th state legislative session. By noon, they had submitted more than 1,000 legislative proposals that they hoped would be considered at the state Capitol next year.

The overview: When the 90th legislative session begins Jan. 12, Texas will be led by all Democratic statewide officials. Democrats also won control of the Texas House during the Nov. 3 election, while Republicans retained Senate control.

Zooming in: Democratic lawmakers were the first to file bills in both legislative chambers, signaling some of the party's priorities as Texans prepare for the first Democratic-led state government and divided legislature in a generation.

State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, filed bills to expand who is eligible for Medicaid in the state, while Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, proposed tightening regulations on the booming data center industry.

More details: Lawmakers had filed at least 57 constitutional amendments before press time Nov. 9, including measures on property taxes, sports betting and term limits for elected officials.