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A sophomore at Texas A&M died Saturday, November 29, just hours after attending a tailgate at the University of Texas.
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Brianna Aguilera was found dead at a student apartment complex shortly before 1 a.m., according to local news station KBTX
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Aguilera’s family said they are “still waiting for answers” about what led to the death of the aspiring lawyer
The family of a Texas A&M sophomore said they are “still waiting for answers” after she was found dead near campus after attending a football game.
According to local news station KBTX, the Austin Police Department said Brianna Aguilera died shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, hours after attending a tailgate for the Texas A&M football game against the University of Texas.
Aguilera’s family told the outlet that they are “looking for answers” about her death, and are only aware of the fact that she attended the tailgate.
“The details of what happened next are still unclear,” the family wrote in a GoFundMe set up on November 30.
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Brianna Aguilera via GoFundMe
Police said Aguilera died at a student apartment complex near the University of Texas campus, according to KBTX.
The Travis County medical examiner will investigate the cause of Aguilera’s death, however, KBTX reported that foul play is not suspected at this time.
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Texas A&M vs. Texas Longhorns on November 28, 2025
The GoFundMe for Aguilera nearly doubled its original goal of $12,000 as of Monday afternoon. Her mother, Stephanie Rodriguez, shared a post on the page on Sunday, where she thanked everyone for the “love and support at this time”.
The grieving mother said that the “unexpected loss” of her daughter “was a tremendous challenge, but I find strength in spreading kindness.”
“I experienced the worst fear of any parent, but I am comforted by the knowledge that my brie brie touched many hearts,” continued Rodriguez. “I thank you all for every word and emotion you shared towards my brie brie ….. she adored each and every one of you, and although my princess is in a brighter realm, I take solace in the memories we created together.”
Rodriguez said she is able to “find peace” knowing her “baby angel and princess are with God,” and told fans she will “notify them” when services will be held for her daughter.
According to the GoFundMe, Aguilera graduated Magna Cum Lade from United High School in Laredo, Texas, where she was a cheerleader. The young woman was pursuing her “dream of becoming a lawyer and was attending The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M,” the fundraiser said.
“Her dream was to always be an AGGIE!” her family said.
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