Update To College Station ISD School Board Members About Upcoming Roof Replacements And Repairs

Bryan City Council Approves A $2 Million Dollar Short Term Loan To Developers Of A Midtown Park Entertainment Facility

The Bryan city council approves a $2 million dollar, short term loan for the owner of the Midtown Park movie theater, bowling, restaurant, and entertainment complex that is still under construction. Mayor Bobby Gutierrez says the loan is the result of the council’s request to add more attractions that will result in a $5 million dollar increase in taxable value of the complex, from $19 million $24 million dollars. City documents say additions includes an outdoor amphitheater with an audience lawn area of 20,000 square feet, an area for yard games, and the construction of seven pickleball courts…four indoors, two covered, and one outdoor. The documents also say the loan is to allow construction to continue without interruption. The original agreement called on the complex was supposed to be open by August 31st. The loan that the council approved gives additional construction time. The two year loan has a zero interest rate if it is repaid within nine months. Otherwise, the interest rate is eight percent. Click HERE to read and download the loan that was approved during the July 18, 2024 Bryan city council special meeting. Click HERE to read and download background information about the loan. Click HERE to read and download the original agreement between the city council and the developers of the Midtown Park movie theater, bowling, restaurant, and entertainment complex. Click below to hear comments from the July 18, 2024 Bryan city council special meeting.  

College Station City Council Considering Funding Request From The Brazos Transit District

The College Station city council is the first local governing body to discuss a funding request from the Brazos Transit District (BTD) of more than $300,000 dollars to help make up for the loss of operating revenue from the federal government. The funding decrease was the result of Brazos County now being considered an urban county following the 2020 census as it applies to federal mass transit funding. A College Station council majority during a July 16th budget workshop tentatively approved BTD’s request, which has also been made but not been discussed by Brazos County commissioners or the Bryan city council. Initiating the discussion during College Station council budget workshops was councilwoman Elizabeth Cunha, who rides BTD buses. Another College Station councilmember who rides BTD buses, William Wright, was among councilmembers who sought more information from BTD and wants BTD routes that serves more College Station residents. Councilman Bob Yancy received no support for his idea that the city provide bus service. The College Station council holds its public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget during this Thursday’s meeting (July 25). Click below to hear comments from the July 16, 2023 College Station city council budget workshop meeting. Listen to “College Station city council is considering a funding request from the Brazos Transit District” on Spreaker.  

Two People Admit In Brazos County District Court To A College Station Apartment Burglary

Two people admit in Brazos County district court to their involvement in a burglary and theft that took place at a College Station apartment in October of 2021. The College Station police arrest report says the first suspect was found after officers used a receipt from a Walmart store that did not belong to the victim to review the store’s video surveillance. An interview with the first suspect led to finding the second person, whose DNA was a match to a cigarette that was left behind in the victim’s apartment. District court records show both suspects entered plea agreements with the district attorney’s office. The smoker, 31 year old Roderick Webber of Bryan, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for committing the burglary. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 dollars in restitution. His accomplice, 25 year old Jalynn Sexton of Texas City, who was convicted for pawning a stolen video game system, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Online court record say she will be considered “for probation following successful shock incarceration up to 90 days”.