The Texas A&M softball team fought all season long, and while the year ended earlier than they hoped, the Aggies still produced several standout moments. At the center of those bright spots was junior utility star Mya Perez, who on Tuesday was named to Softball America’s All‑American Second Team, adding another major accolade to one of the best offensive seasons in the country.

Perez spent much of the year getting the full Barry Bonds treatment. Opponents refused to give her anything to hit, instead pitching around her, walking her, or simply wearing pitches off her elbow guard. While the approach could be frustrating, Perez never wavered from her plan.

“I just stay patient, stick to my plan, and be ready for the pitch I do get to hit.”

That discipline paid off in historic fashion. Perez became the only Division I softball player to reach base in 55 straight games this season, while also setting a program record with 31 walks. Even with limited opportunities, she still delivered elite production, finishing second on the team with 19 home runs and leading the Aggies in nearly every major offensive category:

• Batting average – .414
• OPS – 1.495
• SLG% – .893
• OB% – .602

Perez has long been one of the most gifted hitters to come through Texas A&M, and this honor only reinforces her status as one of the nation’s premier offensive threats. Despite the constant attention from opposing staffs, she continued to produce at an All‑American level, a testament to her patience, power, and maturity at the plate.

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GUS’S WORLD FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN

812 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is a Tennessee-born restaurant chain with roots dating back to 1953, when Napoleon “Na” Vanderbilt first began serving his now-famous spicy fried chicken recipe in Mason, Tennessee. The San Antonio location opened in Southtown in 2021 and has since become a go-to spot for crispy, wet-battered fried chicken made with a signature overnight marinade that delivers bold flavor and a juicy bite in every piece.

In addition to its award-winning fried chicken, Gus’s menu features fried catfish plates, chicken tenders, fried green tomatoes, fried okra, and classic Southern sides including collard greens, mac and cheese, pork and beans, and potato salad. Dessert favorites include chocolate chess pie, pecan pie, and the “Big Wayne,” a combination of both pies served together. During Spurs playoff season, the restaurant is also offering its “2-1-0 Spurs Special,” featuring an eight-piece all-dark chicken order for $21 every game day through the end of the 2026 playoffs.

TREASURE BUFFET

5237 Walzem Rd, Windcrest, TX 78218

Treasure Buffet is a newly opened all-you-can-eat Asian buffet in Windcrest offering nearly 100 freshly prepared dishes ranging from sushi and hibachi to Chinese-American comfort food favorites. Led by Chef Caleb Lee, who brings more than three decades of restaurant experience to the kitchen, the restaurant focuses on preparing dishes fresh throughout the day while offering guests a wide variety of flavors and options under one roof.

Popular buffet selections include fresh sushi rolls, hibachi-grilled meats and vegetables, lo mein tossed in house-made sauce, and beef and broccoli finished with sesame oil. Guests can also enjoy mochi, fried appetizers, soups, and rotating specialty items depending on the day. Treasure Buffet has quickly become a popular dining destination for families and large groups thanks to its affordable pricing, generous selection, and daily specials, including its Thursday promotion offering $12.99 adult buffets while children 7 and under eat free.

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When it comes to passing the “eye test,” so much of it starts in the weight room. Few coaches in college football have a more proven track record of developing NFL‑ready players than Tommy Moffitt, the longtime strength‑and‑conditioning guru and now Texas A&M’s Director of Football Strength & Conditioning.

When Mike Elko took over at Texas A&M, he needed someone who could set the tone physically and culturally. His S&C coach at Duke chose not to follow him to College Station, and the search began. The coach they ultimately landed on was Moffitt, fresh off running his private training program after his legendary run at LSU ended. And as Moffitt has said many times, he already had his eye on Texas A&M well before the job officially opened.

Now entering his third offseason in Aggieland, the program is fully in his hands. The combination of Elko’s culture shift and Moffitt’s physical development plan has positioned the Aggies for a noticeable jump in toughness and consistency. And Moffitt’s return to the college ranks wasn’t guaranteed. In a recent conversation with Chris Low of On3, he detailed how some in the industry doubted he’d ever coach at the SEC level again.

“He gave me a list of agents, and I left a lot of messages. One guy calls me back and says, ‘Coach, I think you’re past your prime. I don’t see you ever getting another job like this one (LSU), He told me he thought the best I was going to do was maybe an FCS job, maybe something in the Group of Five and that he didn’t ever see me coaching in the SEC again. “That motivated me more than anything.”