In this edition:

NEWS: Presidential nomination for Aggie ON PG. 2

NEWS: Cracking down on catalytic converter theft ON PG. 2

SPORTS: 2023 baseball season comes to a close ON PG. 4 - 5

Snacks like popcorn, ice cream and shaved ice were available in addition to the Latin-inspired foods. Sweet Pops kettle corn returned to Eats & Beats this past Saturday not only with a new food truck, but with new flavors as well, Sweet Pops owner Jodi Alejandro said. She started the business with her husband Jamie in 2016.

“I really like just the communal part of it, it’s more of the family-oriented that come more to the smaller events like this,” Alejandro said.

Sweet Pops, a family-owned local business, offers seasonal flavors like their red, white and blue flavor which returns in July.

“Sometimes we have family and friends that come, or sometimes we just have our follow- ers that will come to the events that we’re at,” Alejandro said. “It’s fun to see the returning customers.”

Lawn games and giveaways were provided by BigShots Golf for attendees to enjoy prior to the concert. The fan zone was operated by Boost Your Brand Marketing Coordinator Corryn Monaco and her co-worker Kaylee Smith, who were advertising BigShots Golf.

“I have been loving me and [Smith] blowing bubbles and all the little kids running around in the yard and seeing that there are bubbles over here,” said Monaco. “Honestly, that really made my night and it made her night too, just like seeing the excitement on everyone’s face.”

OPINION: Too many 2-percenters ON PG. 6

PHOTOS: Aggie baseball moments

ON PG. 4 - 5