Brianna Aguilera Austin was found dead after a UT vs Texas A&M tailgate in Austin. Authorities say the incident occurred late Friday night. Read verified details and official responses ahead.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Victim: Brianna Aguilera, Texas A&M student from Laredo
- When: Found unresponsive around 12:47 a.m. on Saturday, November 29
- Where: 21 Rio Apartments, 2101 Rio Grande Street — Austin Police Department responded
- Investigation: Travis County Medical Examiner is determining cause; APD sees no suspicious signs
Brianna Aguilera Austin: What officials say
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Authorities located Brianna Aguilera unresponsive at a West Campus apartment complex. The Austin Police Department confirmed officers arrived late.
APD says the death is not being investigated as a homicide. The Travis County Medical Examiner will determine cause.
Timeline: From tailgate to emergency response
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Aguilera attended a tailgate after the Texas-Texas A&M game on Friday night. Friends say she left the party and later was found unresponsive.
APD responded to 21 Rio Apartments at 2101 Rio Grande Street around 12:47 a.m.. She was pronounced deceased at 12:57 a.m..
Watch local footage below:
Context: the rivalry night and the tailgate
The UT vs Texas A&M rivalry drew large crowds to Austin on Friday. Many attendees gathered on West Campus for tailgates and parties.
| Team | Score |
| Texas | TBA |
| Texas A&M | TBA |
The table shows teams that played on Friday. Scores are not relevant to the ongoing investigation.
Community reaction and fundraising
The community has opened fundraisers to support Aguilera’s family. A GoFundMe had raised more than $17,000 by Monday.
Friends and classmates shared memories online. The Texas A&M community expressed shock and grief.
“When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult female who was not responding,”
— Austin Police Department, agency statement
What questions remain about her death?
Officials continue to investigate and will release a cause of death. The Travis County Medical Examiner must complete tests first.
Key questions include what happened at the tailgate and who, if anyone, witnessed the final moments. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact APD.
Sources
- Chron – Local reporting on the incident and APD statements
- Associated Press – National wire coverage of the death and game context
- ESPN – Game coverage confirming the Texas vs Texas A&M matchup details
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