Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh III declines to reinstate the 'Aggie Bonfire' tradition, despite a committee's recommendation.

Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh III announced that the traditional 'Aggie Bonfire' will not be reinstated, despite a special committee recommending its return for the renewed football rivalry with Texas. The bonfire tradition, which began in 1909, ended in 1999 following a tragic accident where a stack of logs constructed by students collapsed, resulting in 11 student deaths and one fatality of a former student.

June 04, 2024
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