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College Station Council Discussion After A Member Describes The Construction Of “Horrifically Ugly” Rental Housing
Construction of new rental housing south of the Texas A&M campus was discussed at the end of the last College Station city council meeting (June 27). Councilwoman Linda Harvell described as “horrifically ugly”, three story rental structures on Highland north of Fidelity. Harvell asked if the city could...
Brazos County confirms West Nile Virus detected in the area
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Brazos County Health District Vector Surveillance Program has confirmed mosquito samples collected in Brazos County and submitted for testing by the Texas Department of State Health Services Arbovirus Laboratory have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The mosquito trap that collected the positive samples was...
Texas A&M Board of Regents to discuss development agreement at special meeting
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents will hold a special meeting Wednesday. The board will convene and immediately go into executive session. The first item listed on the agenda is the authorization to negotiate and execute a development agreement, and other related agreements...
Crisis Averted: 4th of July Kurten Fireworks Show officially on
KURTEN, Texas (KBTX) - A paperwork issue almost changed the beloved Kurten Fireworks Show on Thursday. The annual 4th of July Kurten Fireworks show has a new host, Shane Savage with Savage Outdoor & Defense, as of this year after the Volunteer Fire Department could no longer host it. The...
B/CS Chamber of Commerce Leadership Luncheon
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Community members are invited to attend the 2024 B/CS Chamber of Commerce Leadership Luncheon. It’s Thursday, July 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miramont Country Club in Bryan. The event will honor Louis M. Newman, III and Newman Printing Company for 75 years...
“Always go out on top”: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp will retire June 2025
"“Always go out on top”: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp will retire June 2025" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Construction at Century Square is attracting more customers for on-site businesses
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - You may have seen the construction in front of Century Square when you’re driving past on University Drive and that’s because Century Square is in Phase II of construction. In addition to the ChopShop, CoCo Shrimp, Sephora, and Wells Fargo, other retail and dining...
Bryan and College Station city offices closed for Fourth of July holiday
Both Bryan and College Station will close city offices in honor of Independence Day on Thursday. In Bryan, closed facilities include the Bryan and College Station Public Library System, the Bryan Animal Center, the Bryan Municipal Court, the Bryan Texas Utilities, Coulter Airfield, the Legends Event Center, the Neal Recreation Center and the Public Works Call Center.
Independence Day Parade returns to Chappell Hill for 47th year
CHAPPELL HILL, Texas (KBTX) - A parade that’s been around for over four decades is returning to Washington County. The Chappell Hill Chamber Of Commerce is inviting the community out for its annual Independence Day Parade. The parade will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in downtown Chappell...
A&M Regents to vote on agreements, ground lease for manufacturing facility at RELLIS
Texas A&M’s Board of Regents will meet to discuss and possibly vote to give authorization on agreements and a ground lease for a manufacturing facility at the RELLIS campus in Bryan during a special meeting Wednesday. This vote will clear A&M officials to begin negotiating the terms of a...
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