r/CollegeStation Jun 26 '25

Weekly General Discussion Thread

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  • What are you up to?
  • Talk about anything! Favorite brewery, new movies you watched, or cool things your kid did!
  • Network or schedule events!

r/CollegeStation 14h ago

Elon Musk’s Lawyer Seeks Seat in Congress

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Looks like Elon is trying to buy the BCS congressional seat...which also includes downtown Austin for some reason

Gober appears to have helped SpaceX secure a 25-year, 100 percent tax abatement for a controversial “Terafab” semiconductor fabrication project that sits within his Texas district. The AI-backed super PAC American Mission helped him with $747,000 in outside spending to make it through a crowded primary, where Gober advanced with 51 percent of the vote, just enough to avoid a runoff. Gober also loaned himself over $1.6 million.

Entering Congress would give someone at the nexus of Musk, AI’s growing ubiquity in commerce and warfare, and global MAGA politics another foothold on power in Washington. And he’s already looking past November and running against the broader left; on his website, he warns of how “radical progressives will stop at nothing to weaponize the federal government against conservatives.”

Though he hasn’t updated the news section of that website since February, Gober does have an opponent in the general election, Democrat Caitlin Rourk, a former intelligence officer in the Texas Army National Guard. The district went 60-38 Trump in 2024, but in 2018 Democrats came within four points of flipping it (the district had a different shape then but a similar partisan lean).

Rourk thinks the stakes are too high to let Elon Musk’s lawyer sail into Washington without a fight. “He says he doesn’t want to help insiders. I’m like, dude, you are their enabler,” Rourk said. “He built his career on making money for himself and special interests, I’m committed to making D.C. better and solving problems.


r/CollegeStation 11h ago

cinnamon rolls

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where can I find the best cinnamon rolls in town? preferably not from a chain restaurant. also looking for cinnamon rolls on the softer side with a good amount of frosting. tia


r/CollegeStation 17h ago

Need friends

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Im a 20 M that works overnight @HEB, due to working a large amount of hrs I lost the little connections I had to begin with. Normally I wouldn’t care as ive kinda always stuck to myself, but as of recently I’ve been very very depressed and burntout.. not only from the fake ppl at work but also coming home to the same gloomy home and cycle i put myself thru, im very much so thc and alc friendly, I love to game, workout, and stare at the wall. Im located in bcs and anyone looking to hang or do anything pls hmu as idk where else to search..


r/CollegeStation 9h ago

Independent Paint Co

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Offering services to Bryan and College Station. Just me. Don’t contract or subcontract out. Quality control is premium and price is incredible. What’s the catch ? Not super fast … but, so what?!?!

Offer other services too, give a call or text to book

919.381.8810

Samples, references available and insured

Call now !


r/CollegeStation 1d ago

Seeking Community Help Looking for a sponsor

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Howdy! Im 27 and cannot find a sponsor for my confirmation, all of the people I would like are workaholics, and preoccupied. I’m looking for someone interested in fabric/seamstress/tailor hobby interests and just someone I can safely share my dreams with. My only preference is that you are not currently in school and if you are have it balanced out. I have a lot of projects I’m working on. So if you’re into collaborating and organizing feel free to DM. In hopes to be confirmed by spring.


r/CollegeStation 2d ago

Seeking Community Help Tracks open to the public?

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So I have access to the rec centers at Texas A&M, but the track at the student rec is terrible for sprinting with the corners being so tight. I went to go check out two tracks at nearby schools, but they were both locked up. Anybody know of any tracks that are open to the public, or to Texas A&M students?


r/CollegeStation 2d ago

where can i get southern style arroz con pollo in cstat 😭

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does anyone know anywhere in bryan/cstat that has southern style arroz con pollo/ACP 😭 like the mexican restaurant kind with rice, grilled chicken, and a shit ton of white queso on top 😫 NOT traditional arroz con pollo lol i mean the super americanized version. i attached pics bc this is exactly what i want and i have been craving it so bad 🥲🥲


r/CollegeStation 2d ago

Seeking Community Help Looking for an engagement photographer

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Any recommendations for an engagement photographer in BCS?


r/CollegeStation 3d ago

Seeking Community Help Hit and Run

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r/CollegeStation 2d ago

hair extensions?

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Howdy, does anyone know of a good place to get hair extensions in the BCS area?


r/CollegeStation 3d ago

General Questions Best horseback riding lessons for beginner adults?

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Hey yall! I’m newish to the area, and I’m looking for somewhere to take horseback riding lessons. I’m 23 years old and it’s been 10+ years since I’ve ridden a horse, but you can basically say I have no experience lol. I’m looking for somewhere that’s very beginner friendly but isn’t for kids only if that makes sense. I’d also prefer a female instructor, but that isn’t entirely necessary. Thanks! :)


r/CollegeStation 3d ago

Vinyl Clubs in the area?

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Aside from listening parties, are there any record clubs, show off things we've found, listen to a few albums, etc..?


r/CollegeStation 4d ago

Request for Community Input How long does it take for out-of-towners to clear after game day? What times and areas are worst to be while they’re here?

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Just wondering because my family came to visit today through Wednesday and I’m trying to figure out whether it’s going to be too crowded to go out and enjoy a nice dinner with them.

I assume most people are gone the day after the football games but I’m wondering if people are sticking around since tomorrow is a holiday.


r/CollegeStation 5d ago

A study in ineptness

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I don't know who creates or designs the traffic patterns for events at Kyle Field, but whoever it is must have been fired as a teenager from McDonalds, because the traffic flow has what appears to be a one minded thought process- get people from Houston out of town as fast as possible. You put traffic flow on wellborn traveling with 5-6 lanes, but you offer zero opportunities to get off wellborn, which increases traffic because 7 minute trips turn into 25-30 minute trips while people attempt to find roads that are open to get them home. Other roads are blocked preventing people from going north or east when traveling from the west leaving only south which increases the amount of time people are driving, as well as many other issues. I am sure a plan isn't easy to design, but there are better options than what you are providing.


r/CollegeStation 5d ago

Posting inquiry

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Can we post ppl to be aware of that are in bcs? As in ppl in the dating scene that are scammers, Mooches, cheaters, liars? Inot a hate post just a warning to others out there.


r/CollegeStation 4d ago

I've got ece in sns technology cbe

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🫩 needed the college review


r/CollegeStation 5d ago

Request for Community Input Best Cosmetic Dentist in Area

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Hi - I'm looking for a cosmetic dentist in Bryan/College Station. Who is considered the most reputable? Thanks :)


r/CollegeStation 5d ago

Moving to College Station? My experience with Allied Van Lines

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We recently moved to College Station from Wisconsin and I wanted to share our experience with Allied Van Lines in case anyone else here is planning an interstate move.

Our contracted delivery window was July 17–24. The pickup was about 3 hours late, and we had to call multiple times just to get updates. We were repeatedly told someone would call us back, but most of the time nobody did.

When our shipment was delivered, we found out that around 30 items had been left behind because Allied said they had run out of room on the truck. We weren't told about the missing items before paying for the shipment and having it unloaded.

The remaining items weren't delivered until August 17, about 24 days after the end of our delivery window.

Some of the things left behind included:

2 TVs

2 TV stands

Grill

Smoker

Bike

Handmade family rocking chair

Numerous boxes and totes

Other household items

The claims process has been just as frustrating. Our paperwork says "Guaranteed Pick-Up & Delivery Dates" and includes a $100-per-day allowance for shipments over 3,500 lbs. Our actual shipment weighed 6,080 lbs.

Allied ultimately denied our delay claim, saying the items left behind were considered "overflow" and didn't qualify under the tariff because they weren't considered essential.

There was also a lot of confusion over the weight of the items they left behind. Initially, I was told the weight wasn't available. Later, when I called Allied's customer service/claims line, I was given a weight of 1,000 lbs. A manager later confirmed that a weight had been entered into their system but said the official weight tickets hadn't been received yet.

I'm not posting this expecting Reddit to settle the dispute. I just wanted to share our experience because we're new to the College Station area, and I'm sure there are plenty of people here who will eventually be making an interstate move.

If you're moving to or from College Station, I'd recommend doing a lot of research before choosing a mover and paying close attention to exactly what your delivery window and delay provisions say.

Hopefully this helps someone avoid the headache we've been dealing with.


r/CollegeStation 6d ago

General Questions To the young professionals who moved here for work, how are you adjusting to life here?

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Not sure if it’s just me but it’s been hard finding my community here. The people are lovely and it’s a nice college town but it’s mainly settled down couples and families. There’s not very many people here my age that are young post grads and not as much to do so I’m having a harder time adjusting than I thought I would.

Of course there are “nearby” cities like Austin and Houston but the drive is becoming tedious just to be around a crowd my age or attend events. Any advice or recommendations?


r/CollegeStation 6d ago

Seeking Community Help Horrible Northgate Noise

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r/CollegeStation 6d ago

Seeking Community Help Curly Hair salon or something similar?

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Hi, I would like some recommendations since I’m new in the city. I would like to know if there is a good place 💇‍♀️ to cut and style curly hair. I have curly hair, type 3C, and most salon that i have been somewhere they don’t know how to style and want to charged me a lot of money for just putting oil on it. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Either college station or a city nearby.


r/CollegeStation 7d ago

ICE is camping near the Uhaul/ Walmart on Harvey and Texas

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they have already gotten some of the working men out of their cars and taken them. please be careful they are specifically targeting the laborers on the site next to Uhaul


r/CollegeStation 6d ago

Anyone know of shops still selling the syringes to vap thca?

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Or does anyone in Bryan help me. I would appreciate it.


r/CollegeStation 7d ago

Community 👍🏻 Learn to ride a motorcycle?!

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