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Hotel occupancy tax (HOT) money was approved at the last College Station city council meeting (March 27) to continue a financial contribution to the Texas 4-H roundup that will be held this summer at Texas A&M university. The council’s unanimous vote awarding the $50,000 dollar grant did not include David White. He abstained because he is the president of the Texas 4-H foundation. It was pointed out that the grant did not go to the foundation, but to Texas A&M AgriLife. City manager Bryan Woods also shared the process of how HOT grants are awarded. Before the vote, White provided some details of the roundup and thanked past councils for financially supporting the event. White also pointed out the economic impact the 3,000 participants has on local tourism during the middle of the week. White also introduced 4-H representatives in the audience and had a Brazos County 4-H member, Carson Dodd, who is on the state 4-H council, share the 4-H pledge and the “four H’s” of 4-H, which are head, heart, hands, and health. Click HERE to read and download background information from the March 27, 2025 College Station city council meeting. Click below to hear comments from the March 27, 2025 College Station city council meeting. Listen to “College Station city council learns more about giving a grant to assist this summer's Texas 4-H Roundup” on Spreaker.

Seth Waller, City of Bryan Police Department PIO, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about the Blue Bunny Egg Hunt event, the summer junior citizen police academy class, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Listen to “Bryan Police Department Update on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.

The Texas A&M university system announces the state senate has confirmed the appointments of three people to the board of regents. That includes one new member. Kelley Sullivan Georgiades is a native of Galveston, a rancher, and a member of the Texas A&M class of 1992. Continuing on the regents for a second term are Jay Graham of Houston and Mike Hernandez of Fort Worth. Leaving the regents after one term is Michael Plank of Houston. News release from the Texas A&M system: Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, a native Galvestonian and rancher, was confirmed by the Senate today to join The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. “The Board is delighted to welcome Kelley Sullivan Georgiades to its ranks, ” Chairman Bill Mahomes said. “Her experience and expertise will bring new insight and perspective as the board provides strategic direction to the Texas A&M System.” Sullivan Georgiades is the executive vice president of Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies and co-owner of Santa Rosa Ranch and GKG Land and Cattle, a commercial cow/calf and equine operation. She is also a board member for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the Texas A&M University Press, as well as a delegate for the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching. Sullivan Georgiades additionally serves as international committee captain for the Houston Livestock and Rodeo and a former executive board member for the Texas Beef Council. “The Texas A&M University System impacts the lives of my fellow Texans every day and it is an honor to join the board and set the vision for the next century,” Georgiades said. “It will be the greatest privilege to give back to this special place that has given so much to me.” Sullivan Georgiades earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Texas A&M University in 1992. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Sullivan Georgiades Feb. 26. He also reappointed Regents Jay Graham and Mike Hernandez to continue with new six-year terms. Original story, February 27, 2025: The governor nominates two members of the Texas A&M system board of regents to serve a second six-year term. They are Jay Graham of Houston, an energy company owner, and Mike Hernandez of Fort Worth, who owns several car dealerships. The governor also nominated for their first term, Kelley Sullivan Georgiades of Houston, who is a co-owner of a ranch and a land and cattle company. She would replace Michael Plank of Houston. All are Texas A&M graduates. The nominations are subject to confirmation by the state senate. News release from the governor’s office: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kelley Sullivan Georgiades and reappointed Jay Graham and Mike Hernandez to the Texas A&M University (TAMU) System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. Kelley Sullivan Georgiades of Houston is the executive vice president of Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies and co-owner of Santa Rosa Ranch and GKG Land and Cattle. She is a board member for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, The University of Texas Medical Branch Health Development Council, and the TAMU Press and a delegate for the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching. Additionally, she is an international committee captain for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and a former executive board member of the Texas Beef Council. Georgiades received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from TAMU and a certificate in Ranch Management from Texas Christian University. Jay Graham of Houston is chairman, CEO, and founder of Spur Energy Partners. He has served in the oil and gas business since 1993, previously working as CEO and co-founder of WildHorse Resources, LLC and WildHorse Resources II, LLC. Graham is the founder of the Graham Petroleum Ventures Program at TAMU and the April and Jay Graham Fellowship for the Military Service Initiative at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. He is a member of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Executive Advisory Council, the All-American Wildcatters, and the National Petroleum Council. Graham is a former member of the TAMU Petroleum Engineering Advisory Council, TAMU Chancellors Century Council, and the TAMU 12th Man Foundation Board of Trustees. Graham received a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from TAMU. Mike Hernandez of Fort Worth is owner and CEO of D&M Leasing Texas, and owner and CEO of multiple Four Stars car dealerships. He is a member of the National Automobile Dealers Association, National Vehicle Leasing Association, Texas Automobile Dealers Association, Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, and Texas Lieutenant Governor Patrick’s Advisory Committee on Workforce Training. Additionally, he is founder of the Hernandez Foundation and the Brownsville Scholars Program and former board member of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation of Fort Worth, The Family Shelter of Arlington, and the River Legacy Foundation of Arlington. Hernandez received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution from TAMU. These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.