College Station fire crews responded to a home on Leacrest Drive, south of A&M Consolidated Middle School, around 3 a.m. for a structure fire.
According to a CSFD news release, heavy fire started in the carport area and spread to the attic and vehicles.
All residents evacuated safely, but one pet died in the fire.
The fire is being ruled as accidental, and CSFD issued a reminder that cooking coals can remain hot for over 24 hours and need to be disposed of properly.
Dr. Susan Ballabina, Texas A&M President’s Chief of Staff, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about a rural medicine practice, the CrowdStrike outage, leadership positions that are being filled, Howdy Week, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Listen to “Texas A&M University Update on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.
Another feature is coming to College Station’s Fun For All playground at Central Park. That’s after city council members at its July 25th meeting approved spending almost $253,000 dollars for equipment targeted for ages two to five. The new equipment will include a swing set, play structure, shade cover, fall zone, and two communication boards. Funding comes from donations to the playground project. Background information presented to the council says “inclusive play has been the goal of this effort from the beginning and these amenities will further enhance the desired outcome of equitable, barrier-free play.” While there were no council comments about this purchase, councilwoman Elizabeth Cunha asked about issues with some of the playground’s current equipment. Parks and recreation director Kelsey Heiden said the equipment issues cited by Cunha are covered by warranties and the city does not face additional maintenance costs. Heiden also said city staff is working on a solution to fix flower mulch beds that washed out from runoff caused by the park’s splash pads. Click HERE to read and download background information presented during the July 25, 2024 College Station city council meeting. Click below to hear comments from Elizabeth Cunha and Kelsey Heiden during the July 25, 2024 College Station city council meeting.
Two years ago, Brazos County commissioners came under fire when election day voting sites did not include Texas A&M’s memorial student center (MSC). At the commission’s July 23rd meeting, the MSC on the location list for election day and early voting. Commissioner Nancy Berry provided the only comments prior to the unanimous vote, thanking the elections office for finding locations. Click below to hear comments from Nancy Berry during the July 23, 2024 Brazos County commission meeting. Brazos County will have five locations during early voting and 28 voting centers on election day. Click HERE to read and download Brazos County early voting location sites. Click HERE to read and download Brazos County election day voting center locations.
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