Brazos County Commissioners Approve Regulating Election Signs On County Owned Property

College Station City Council Hears Proposed FY2027 Budget

The College Station City Council met for just over 30 minutes Monday night to hear a presentation of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The $567.3 million budget is broken down into two major categories: $394.8 million for daily operations and maintenance (everyday city services) and $181.6 million for capital improvements (building for the future). $169 million will go towards new projects, including: $55 million for a new public works facility $5 million for improvements in the Northgate entertainment district $36 million dedicated to Midtown (including phase two of Texas Independence Park) $12 million for neighborhood parks Mary Ellen Leonard, Director of Fiscal Services for the City of College Station, made the presentation to the council and says a property tax increase will be required, but the exact rate is dependent on the Brazos County Appraisal District’s values, which have yet to be determined. According to the presentation, there will be no rate increase for metered electric, water, and wastewater services, although there will be increases on your bill. Roadway and drainage maintenance fees will increase by 3% and solid waste will go up 5%. Leonard estimates that residents will experience an increase of about $1.88 per month. The budget includes adding six new police officers, a cost of living adjustment for public safety personnel of 3%, annual step increases, and no increase in healthcare premiums for city employees. The city council will host budget workshops July 13-15 in advance of a public hearing on the budget scheduled for July 23 at 6:00pm in council chambers. If approved, the final tax rate and budget adoption will take place on August 27, and the new fiscal year would begin on October 1, 2026. For more information, visit http://www.CSTX.gov/budget

Woman Arrested After Attempting to Run Over A Crowd With Her Vehicle

A Bryan woman remains jailed Monday night on $450,000 bond after trying to run over several people with her vehicle. Bryan Police responded to the 1000 block of Dale Street just after 11pm on July 4th for a disturbance with a weapon call. They arrived to find 37-year-old Kindle Lashay Polk behind the wheel of a red Jeep. Arrest records say witnesses produced cell phone video showing Polk driving at a high rate of speed and appearing as though she was trying to hit individuals with her vehicle. Polk, also known as Kindle Parnell, was booked on nine counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, with a bond of $50,000 for each count. According to online records, this is her 15th time in the Brazos County Jail since 2007, including previous arrests for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in 2007, 2012, and 2024.

TxDOT Seeks Input On Its 10 Year Transportation Plan

Help shape the future of Texas roadways by sharing your thoughts on TxDOT’s new 10-year transportation plan. From neighborhood sidewalks to projects that transform daily commutes, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) wants to hear what investments matter most. As Texas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth, your feedback will help prioritize funding over the next decade. TxDOT is developing a draft of the 2027 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) that includes more than $95 billion for projects across the state over the next decade. The plan focuses on making further progress on existing, high-priority projects already in development. “Hearing from Texans and our transportation partners is vital to help this plan improve Texans’ connectivity to communities, jobs and family, as well as enhance safety, quality of life and innovation throughout the state,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “The UTP remains strong and healthy, with a robust portfolio of projects that continues to advance statewide priorities.” Public feedback is vital to the development of the program. The comment period opened Friday, July 3, and closes Monday, Aug. 3, at 4 p.m. (CDT). Texans can submit comments through multiple options at TxDOT.gov, including an online form available in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese. The public is invited to participate and provide comments during the draft 2027 UTP virtual public hearing on Wednesday, July 29, at 2 p.m. (CDT). Participants may join by phone at (800) 717-1738 or online at TxDOT.gov, where a recording of the meeting will also be available. The Texas Transportation Commission is set to vote on the UTP at its August commission meeting.