Bravo Brazos Valley — Lone Star Honor Flight – Jeane McGown

Sunday Gunfire At A College Station Apartment Complex Brings Out Special Units From College Station And Bryan Police

College Station police reveals Tuesday morning (November 26) there was gunfire Sunday at 2:30 in the morning at an apartment complex. CSPD’s Facebook post does not say if anyone or anything was struck from an undisclosed number of shots fired at The Vibe complex at Harvey Road and George Bush East. After the gunfire at a time that was not disclosed, CSPD detectives executed a search warrant with the assistance of CSPD’s SWAT and the Bryan police department’s directed deployment team. One person was taken into custody and three others were detained. No names or charged were disclosed, and there were no details if there were issues regarding the search.

College Station ISD Administrators Expanding Community Engagement Programs

College Station ISD is expanding how the district engages with community members. An update given at CSISD’s November board meeting included the creation of an adopt a school program and in January launching a pilot mentoring program at College Hills elementary, Oakwood intermediate, and Consolidated high schools. CSISD communications director Austin Dunson also said the distribution of the district’s newsletter is expanding beyond parents of CSISD students. Dunson also said the newsletter and the future installation of video scoreboards at Consolidated and College Station High School football stadiums will generate advertising revenue. Dunson’s presentation followed creating a central office position of community engagement coordinator and the hiring of Krista Thomson last August. Click HERE to read and download presentation materials from the November 19, 2024 College Station ISD board meeting. Click below to hear comments from Austin Dunson during the November 19, 2024 CSISD board meeting. Listen to “College Station ISD administrators expanding community engagement programs” on Spreaker.

College Station City Council Discussion On Preferential Treatment For Local Bidders

Before the College Station city council awarded a bid to an out of town company that saved the city $7 dollars over a bid from a local company, there was a discussion about giving preferential treatment to local companies. Newly elected councilwoman Melissa McIlhaney said “we’re seeing that money march right out of the community.” Capital projects director Jennifer Cain said the type of bid that was used, called an invitation to bid, required staff and the council to give the contract to a qualified company with the lowest price. Cain said another type of bid, sealed competitive proposals, price is one of the factors that can be considered. City manager Bryan Woods added that bids where location can be considered, that is very limited due to Texas state law. Click below to hear comments from the November 14, 2024 College Station city council meeting. Listen to “College Station city council discussion on preferential treatment for local bidders” on Spreaker.