Brazos County Commission Awards Construction Contract For Drainage Improvements Between The Tax Office And Extension Office

Another Multi Story Structure Coming To West Bryan’s Lake Walk Development

Another multi-story building is announced for west Bryan’s Lake Walk development. Officials of William Cole Companies say what will be called The Lumin, which will be built along the waterfront, will be about as tall as the neighboring Stella Hotel. The Lumin will feature five floors of office space along with restaurant and retail space. Founder and president of William Cole Companies Spencer Clements tells WTAW News that construction is expected to start the middle of 2025 and weather permitting will open in the fall of 2026. Additional information from Lake Walk/William Cole Companies: William Cole Companies is excited to announce pre-leasing opportunities for The Lumin – a first-class office experience in Lake Walk. Currently in the final stages of design by Nelsen Partners, The Lumin will feature over 90,000 sf of Class A+ office space on five levels, covered parking, expansive views, and on-site fitness and conferencing capabilities alongside an additional 8,000 sf of restaurant and retail spaces, all on a waterfront location in the heart of Lake Walk. “Employees are demanding exceptional spaces in order to return to the office, and best-in-class employers are embracing modern design in order to attract the talent necessary to compete,” says Spencer Clements, President and Founder of William Cole Companies. “The world is taking note of the incredible momentum at Texas A&M’s RELLIS Campus and the strong pro-business policies of Texas, Bryan and College Station. The Lumin will be our region’s premiere office address and home to the companies and people that will shape our community for years to come. We are excited to add The Lumin to The Stella Hotel, Lake Walk and other meaningful places that we have had the privilege of creating for the benefit of our hometown.” The Lumin will be in good company alongside industry leaders such as FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Capital Farm Credit, BlueForge Alliance, and The Stella, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel. Designed to engage and inspire, Lake Walk is growing and evolving – just like the remarkable community it is a part of. Future employees at The Lumin will find themselves steps away from Lake Walk’s lively collection of restaurants, shops, and curated experiences. “We have worked diligently to grow Lake Walk into the region’s hub of innovation, technology, hospitality, design and good experiences,” says Justin Shulse, Principal and VP Development for William Cole Companies. “Surrounded by Texas A&M on three sides, adjacent to the acclaimed Traditions Club and Community and halfway between Texas A&M’s flagship campus and the RELLIS Innovation and Technology Campus, Lake Walk is designed with community in mind. The Lumin adds that needed element of available office space for lease, allowing more best-in-class companies to call Lake Walk home and positively impact our region and the world.”

City of College Station Update on WTAW

Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about filing for the upcoming election and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Friday, July 26, 2024. Listen to “City of College Station Update on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.

Brazos County Commissioners Extend Contract To Continue Hosting The Texas 4-H State Horse Show

The Texas State 4-H horse show will continue being held at the Brazos County Expo complex. Brazos County commissioners during Tuesday’s (July 23) meeting approved an extension through the year 2028. The event has been at the expo since 2019. The unanimous vote, without public comment, gives the state extension service $50,000 dollars a year from the county’s hotel occupancy tax fund. The state extension service is also eligible to receive a credit of up to $12,000 dollars a year in renting the expo complex. The amount of the discount depends on the number of hotel rooms that booked that are associated with the show. Click HERE to read and download the agreement that approved at the July 23, 2024 Brazos County commission meeting. The commission’s action took place on the third day of this year’s event. The website for the horse show says they expected 350 participants along with family members.