A Bryan Manufacturer That Is Exceeding Requirements Is Given More Time To Complete An Economic Development Agreement

College Station Council Approves Rezoning For A New Housing Development Over Neighborhood Opposition

The College Station city council joins the planning and zoning commission (P&Z) in unanimously approving rezoning land for a large housing development that drew vocal opposition from neighboring subdivisions. Click HERE to read and download background information about the zoning change that was approved at the April 23, 2026 College Station city council meeting. This was the second time a homebuilder had sought rezoning on land south of Greens Prairie Road, surrounded by Greens Prairie Reserve, Sweetwater, Sweetwater Forest, Castlegate, and Castlegate II subdivisions. In November 2025, the council and P&Z defeated a proposal where around 1,800 homes could have been built. What was approved Thursday (April 23), could result in almost 900 homes, although councilman Bob Yancy estimated a number closer to 600 because of the land that would be needed for streets and green space that the city requires. Ten opponents who live or have an interest in Greens Prairie Reserve told the council they believed this subdivision would be composed of homes that would be rented instead of owner occupied. Just before the council vote, a representative of the homebuilder shared a letter stating they will file a restrictive covenant limiting the number of new homes that can owned by a single entity to be rented. That led multiple council members to say they hope the homebuilder lives up to that decision. Councilwoman Melissa McIlhaney brought up the additional steps the homebuilder will have to clear with city staff before first home can be built. Councilman Yancy also told opponents that traffic concerns at the bottleneck intersection of Greens Prairie, Arrington, and Fitch are being addressed by the Texas Department of Transportation with what Yancy described as “a fancy, overcapacitized” project that currently in design at Fitch and Arrington to “help that terrible chokepoint in our traffic.” Yancy also said a sewer line to serve the new development is on its way. And Yancy hopes the city and Brazos County will work together to address drainage issues caused by the additional homes. Click below to hear comments from the April 23, 2026 College Station city council meeting. Listen to “College Station council approves rezoning for a new housing development over neighborhood opposition” on Spreaker.

Drug Arrests By College Station Police In Bryan and In Normangee By The Leon County Sheriff’s Office

College Station police arrest two women from Bryan on multiple drug charges. A CSPD Facebook post says following a search of the suspect’s home on Thursday (April 23), 22 year old Anastacia Carrizales and 24 year old Aracelie Carrizales were charged with possessing an undisclosed amounts of cocaine, THC, and marijuana. Officers also seized an undisclosed amount of cash and two guns. As of April 24, Anastacia is jailed in lieu of bonds totaling $175,000 dollars and Aracelie is jailed in lieu of bonds totaling $165,000 dollars. Six people were arrested on drug charges in Normangee on Wednesday (April 22). A Facebook post from the Leon County sheriff’s office did not disclose the amount or the types of controlled substances that were found. The arrests followed a search warrant where unidentified stolen property was recovered. None of those who were arrested were charged with anything related to the stolen property.        

Brazos County Commission Votes 4-1 To Spend Money To Study A Possible Move By The District Attorney’s Office

As construction starts on the new Brazos County courthouse annex complex, commissioners are considering moving the district attorney’s office out of the courthouse. That led to a four to one vote at Tuesday’s meeting (April 21) to spend just over $120,000 dollars to study what it would take for the DA’s office to move to office space in the downtown Bryan parking garage after adult probation moves to the new annex. The contract calls for spending $114,860 on the study and reimburse the consultant for travel expenses that are estimated at $5,658 dollars. Voting for the study was county judge Duane Peters and commissioners Bentley Nettles, Chuck Konderla, and Wanda Watson. Fred Brown voted no. First assistant district attorney Brian Baker told commissioners it will take strategic planning not only to convert the space, but how to move evidence that includes guns and drugs between the parking garage and the courthouse. Click HERE to read and download the scope of work of the consultant’s study. Click HERE to read and download the contract that was approved at the April 21, 2026 Brazos County commission meeting. Click below to hear comments from the April 21, 2026 Brazos County commission meeting. Listen to “Brazos County commission votes 4-1 to spend money to study a possible move by the district attorney’s office” on Spreaker.