Texas A&M officials say now is the time to plan for "Football Thursday" on August 29.

It's the second consecutive year the A&M football team is starting its home season on a Thursday night.

Tim Lomax and Madison Metsker-Galarza of the Texas A&M transportation institute says those attending the game should decide now where to park, keeping in mind where they want to go after the game.

Those attending the game can find information and reserve parking online with the Destination Aggieland app.

Shuttle buses will again be available from the American Momentum Bank parking lot on East University and from downtown Bryan.

A&M students are encouraged to make their parking plans because classes on the main campus will take place as scheduled.

Some on the flagship campus get to leave early that day. Texas A&M Transportation Services provided the following statement: "President Young has approved the early release of all non-essential personnel at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Faculty and staff associated with the support of classroom activities are considered essential personnel as it relates to this release. This release relates only to Texas A&M main campus."