After previously announcing plans to close at the end of April, Readfield Meats & Deli in Bryan confirmed the business is now in the process of transferring ownership.

What's happening: Current owners shared the new operators have ties to Aggieland and plan to continue serving customers in the same spirit as the Ruffino family had since 1960.

Officials expect new ownership to begin in early May.

Before you go: The family-owned shop has served the Brazos Valley for about 66 years. The Ruffino brothers had announced plans to retire after continuing their parents' legacy.

• 2701 Texas Ave., Bryan

College Station approved rezoning 222 acres for a subdivision at its April 23 meeting, despite opposition over traffic, infrastructure and build-to-rent construction concerns.

What readers should know: After initial pushback against a 1,776-lot proposal in 2025, developers returned with an application for restricted suburban zoning.

Under that zoning, maximum density will be 888 lots.

Officials estimate infrastructure requirements will likely limit the final development to between 575 and 650 homes.

The framework: The city prioritized infrastructure, limiting development to 200 homes until a 2027 sewer project could be completed. Despite traffic study approval, neighbors and officials still worry about school-zone congestion.

Residents said a petition against the rezoning has gathered more than 400 signatures. They cited concerns over traffic, school capacity, flooding and preserving homeownership and property values.

Build-to-rent concerns: While the city cannot legally regulate whether homes are sold or leased under Texas law, the developer said they have no rental plans and are discussing private deed restrictions.

What's next: The council's vote approves only the zoning classification, not a subdivision layout.

Check out this weekend’s roundup of events kicking off the month of May. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

Meet The Savannah Bananas and Texas Tailgaters
The community is invited to enjoy a meet and greet, autographs and photos with members of the Savannah Bananas and Texas Tailgaters.

• May 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Academy Sports & Outdoors, 2511 S. Earl Rudder Freeway, College Station

• May 2, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Free (admission and vehicle entry); vehicle registration required by May 1
• Lincoln Recreation Center, 1000 Eleanor St., College Station

• May 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Polite Coffee Roasters, 800 S. Bryan Ave, Bryan

Bryan ISD had the highest percentage of students enrolled in special education across nearly three dozen school districts in the region, which included the Greater Houston area.

The overview: Community Impact analyzed 30 local school districts across the Greater Houston region to determine which schools have the most students enrolled in special education programs.

The districts with the highest percentage of students enrolled in special education programs in the 2025-26 school year are:

• Bryan ISD with 20.8%

• Deer Park ISD with 20.4%

• La Porte ISD with 19.5%

• Katy ISD with 19.4%

• Alief ISD with 18.4%

Breaking it down: Dyslexia and autism are the most common disorders measured in students in the state and in Regions 4 and 6—which covers most of the Greater Houston area and beyond—according to TEA data released March 13 and April 9. In Regions 4 and 6, 38,172 students with autism and 76,003 with dyslexia were enrolled during the 2025-26 school year.