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The 30-acre mixed-use development adjacent to the Texas A&M University campus will add two new restaurants with its newest phase of construction as Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet and Houston Hot Chicken make their way to the Brazos Valley. They will join Coco Shrimp, Original ChopShop, Sephora and Wells Fargo at the shopping center.

George Strait, along with two opening acts, packed ‘em into Kyle Field in College Station Saturday in what became a record-breaking performance.

A second McAlister’s Deli location is scheduled to open in College Station at 3915 Texas 6 in August, restaurant officials announced Thursday.

Flying from Texas to Japan, the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation recently took city leaders on a delegation trip to discuss possible international business opportunities and pitch what makes the Brazos County worth investing in.

On Thursday, as part of 41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush events, a new 29,000-square-foot building opened to the public. Inside, the first thing you see is the massive 420,000-pound locomotive painted in honor of Bush. The new pavilion was built around the 4141 locomotive.

Texas is big. Big landscapes, big cities, and big personalities define the southern state, along with a southern culture that values progress and tradition. This unique combination has helped create sprawling cities full of bright lights and innovation adjacent to vast prairies where ranchers have farmed for generations.

The majority of businesses in Brazos County expect local economic growth and higher sales over the next year despite lingering concerns regarding the national economy, according to results from a recent Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce survey.

While business is typically slow in the summer, when some 70,000 students leave campus, the city of College Station saw a boom in tourism thanks to the international Mexico versus Brazil soccer match over the weekend.

With inflation driving the cost of living up and high real estate values keeping many people from owning a home, it is no wonder many Americans, especially families, are seeking to relocate to communities that offer a good balance of affordability and quality of life. And many are finding it in Texas.

In this episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Marketing Coordinator Grace Hallowell talks with Tourism Manager Jeremiah Cook about College Station’s recent recognition as a top travel destination by TripAdvisor. They delve into the exciting upcoming summer season, featuring major events like the MexTour soccer match and George Strait's concert at Kyle Field. These events are anticipated to draw large crowds, significantly boosting the local economy. Jeremiah emphasizes the importance of these gatherings in showcasing College Station’s vibrant community and attracting visitors from all over, reinforcing the city’s appeal as a prime destination.