Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of September.
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🎭 Culture
Playhouse Theatre opens on West Olive Street to offer affordable space for local theater companies.
Owner Kelsey Vanderstine spent months converting a former call center into a venue with ADA-accessible restrooms, a concession stand, and a local art display, with performances set to begin in early 2027.
🎓 Education
Springfield Public Schools celebrated the opening of two new middle schools Thursday.
Pipkin Middle School on W. Lynn St cost about $53M and Reed Academy on N. Lyon Ave was built with design elements from its original structure, both funded through Proposition S.
🏈 Sports
No. 8 Texas A&M will open its season on Saturday (6 p.m.) when quarterback Marcel Reed leads the Aggies against Missouri State at their home stadium.
The game is the first of three straight home contests for the team.
Republic Tigers secured a 54-10 win over Kickapoo on Friday, Sept.
4, led by junior Nolan Lashley’s three touchdowns at home — the team will test its progress in an upcoming matchup at Nixa next week.
Marcel Reed led Texas A&M to a 50-0 win over Missouri State on Saturday night, throwing for 233 yards and two touchdowns as the Aggies dominated in just over three quarters.
Missouri State will host Lindenwood next Saturday night, while Texas A&M will welcome Arizona State the following week.
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