LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – A young Laredoan has died after attending a UT vs. Texas A&M tailgate in Austin this past Friday, November 28.
Brianna Aguilera, a student at Texas A&M, was a graduate of United High School. Aguilera was a seasoned cheerleader during her four years.
The details surrounding Aguilera’s death still remain unclear, but her family has set up a gofundme in her honor.
The gofundme description includes this statement:
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin, Brianna Aguilera.
Brianna graduated from United High School in Laredo, TX where she was a seasoned cheerleader and received honors of Magna Cum Lade. She was pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer and was attending The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M, her dream was to always be an AGGIE! She was a year shy of attaining her Aggie ring.
On Friday, November 28, 2025, Brianna attended the UT vs. Texas A&M tailgate with friends at Austin. The details surrounding what happened next remain unclear, and her mother is still awaiting answers.
Our hearts are shattered. In an effort to ease the financial burden on Brianna’s mother and loved ones during this unimaginable time, we are asking family, friends, and all who knew or knew of Bri to consider offering a donation. If you are unable to give, we humbly ask that you keep Brianna and her family in your thoughts and prayers.”
Aguilar’s mother Stephanie Rodriguez left a comment under the gofundme:
“I’m so grateful for your love and support at this moment. The unexpected loss of my brie brie has been a tremendous challenge, but I find strength in the outpouring of kindness. I’ve experienced every parent’s worst fear, but I’m comforted by the knowledge that my brie brie touched so many hearts. I thank you all for every word and emotion you have 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. Thank you all for loving brie always and forever !!! My baby angel and princess is with God, and I find peace in that truth ! Thank you all, and I will notify you of her services, as I know that’s how my brie brie would have wanted it!”
The gofundme goal has been surpassed but will remain open. The organizer also left a comment that, “Brianna will be home with all her loved ones soon.”
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