A new franchise deal signed by Layne's Chicken Fingers will bring the College Station-originated concept to the Alamo City.

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College Station-based Layne’s Chicken Fingers expanding into San Antonio

The chain signed a 44-unit franchise deal that will open stores in the Alamo City, West Texas and the Coastal Bend.

By Malaki LinggNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025

The chain signed a 44-unit franchise deal that will open stores in the Alamo City, West Texas and the Coastal Bend.

Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III will step down from his position on Friday, the Texas A&M University System announced Thursday.

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Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III to step down after a week of turmoil over viral classroom video

Calls for Welsh’s ousting intensified over his handling of a student’s complaints about gender identity discussions in a children’s literature class.

by Jessica Priest September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

The Academic Building at Texas A&M University in College Station is seen on Sept. 9, 2025.

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Texas A&M professor fired after viral video disputes termination

An attorney for Melissa McCoul, seen in a video clashing with a student over gender-identity content in her class, said the professor is weighing her legal options.

Nicholas Gutteridge, The Texas TribuneSeptember 13, 2025September 13, 2025

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Online rumors swirl after discovery of body in San Antonio sewage tank

Despite authorities’ insistence otherwise, would-be internet sleuths are speculating about a South Texas serial killer.

by Stephanie Koithan September 12, 2024June 3, 2025

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Woman goes viral for pretending to throw up in her mouth at sight of Ted Cruz

The reaction clip was shot as the Texas senator showed up on the sidelines of the Texas A&M-Notre Dame football game.

by Sanford Nowlin September 9, 2024May 4, 2025

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Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services

The students saw the move as part of a political environment that has become increasingly hostile against LGBTQ+ people in Texas.

by Dante Motley, The Texas Tribune August 21, 2024December 17, 2024

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Texas A&M University grads are the most attractive in Texas, study finds

The UT Longhorns were named Texas’ second-most attractive grads, followed by Rice University alumni.

by Michael Karlis July 23, 2024February 11, 2025

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Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?

Dozens of people were arrested in Austin, while sit ins and demonstrations elsewhere happened mostly unobstructed. School officials say it’s because campus rules were broken.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 28, 2024June 10, 2024

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Report: UTSA coach Jeff Traylor interviews for top job at University of Houston

The report on Traylor’s talks with the school comes weeks after he interviewed for the top job at Texas A&M.

by Michael Karlis November 29, 2023April 30, 2024

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Texas A&M names Mike Elko as new head football coach

The announcement comes after the university spent more than $75 million to fire former football coach Jimbo Fisher. A&M did not immediately say how much it will pay Elko.

by Caroline Wilburn, The Texas Tribune November 27, 2023August 28, 2024

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Study: Texas home to some of nation’s most conservative colleges

Five of the nation’s top 25 most conservative colleges and universities are located in the Lone Star State.

by Michael Karlis September 22, 2023October 27, 2024

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‘Rainey Street Ripper,’ Starship Explosion: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Despite all the crazy news going on this week, our most-read story was about a study declaring Texas A&M one of the nation’s most cult-like colleges.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 21, 2023August 3, 2023

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Texas police department under fire after officer posts selfie with Kyle Rittenhouse

Rittenhouse was acquitted of homicide after fatally shooting two people during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020.

by Michael Karlis August 12, 2022May 7, 2024

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As monkeypox spreads, health experts urge Texas universities to prepare for outbreaks

While the risk of exposure to monkeypox remains low, health experts say college students living in close proximity to each other could spur outbreaks. They encourage schools to share their plans and relevant information about the virus.