Brazos County Detention Officer Arrested in College Station

Entergy has notified the City of Madisonville that there will be scheduled electric outages for maintenance on Wednesday, August 26th. 9:00pm-11:00pm — affects 51 customers on the South side of E. Main Street with sections of E. Morris, Ship, and Anchor being affected. The only non-residential account affected is the Iglesia Cristiana church on 810 Anchor Street. 12:00am-3:00am — affects 66 customers on the North side of E. Main Street with sections of Magnolia, Farview, Harrell, Ship, and Minden streets being affected. The only non-residential impact is the Auto Zone @ 605 E. Main Street and the Brogdon building on 200 N. Harrell Street.

It was an incredibly brief meeting of the Bryan City Council tonight. The special meeting was called to hold a public hearing for the proposed $569-million budget. No one signed up to speak, so all agenda items were completed in less than five minutes. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, which included spending in the amount of $10.6-million. A dilapidated home at 805 Boulevard Street will be demolished and rebuilt in association with HUD grants. Funds for this project are from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant. The purpose of the program is to assist eligible low- and moderate-income homeowner-occupants with rehabilitating and/or reconstructing their homes by eliminating housing code violations and acute maintenance issues that affect health, safety, sustainability, energy efficiency, and accessibility for special needs households. Funding assistance will be made through a thirty (30) year, zero percent (0%) interest secured repayment note of $136,168.43, with monthly payments on the balance, and a deferred repayable subsidy of $45,000. A Backup Dispatch Facility Agreement between the City of Bryan, City of College Station, Brazos County, and the Brazos County Emergency Communications District for the operation of a Backup Dispatch Facility was approved. The Cities of Bryan and College Station will each pay 35% of the lease, and Brazos County will pay the remaining 30%. $7,629,171 for the 911 District budget, and $2,769,028 for a dispatch agreement. $104,544.33 with Elder-Aid, Inc., to facilitate the development of a low-to-moderate income rental home for occupancy by a qualified elderly household. In this case, 2002 Avenue C. The only item on the regular agenda was the re-appointment of three individuals to the Destination Bryan Board of Directors: Spencer Clements, Wade Beckman, and Kindra Fry. Consent Agenda: A. Tri-party agreement for residential reconstruction of 805 Boulevard Street with the qualifying homeowner and the contractor, Quality Works Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $177,990, and a note with the homeowner household in the amount of $181,168.43. B. Backup Dispatch Facility Agreement between the City of Bryan, City of College Station, Brazos County, and the Brazos County Emergency Communications District for the operation of a Backup Dispatch Facility. C. Approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget of the Brazos County Emergency Communications District (911 District) in the amount of $7,629,171, and consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Dispatch Agreement with the 911 District in the amount of $2,769,028. D. Funding contract in the amount of $104,544.33 with Elder-Aid, Inc., for development of 2002 Avenue C in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-042, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Land Use Restriction Agreement. E. Amendment to the Destination Bryan Bylaws, providing authority for the Bryan City Council to reappoint Destination Bryan Directors for one or more additional three-year terms. Regular Agenda: A. Consider appointment of individuals to the Destination Bryan Board of Directors

Press release from the City of Bryan 08/25/2026: (BRYAN, TX) — The City of Bryan is celebrating another major economic development milestone as Messer, the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, announced plans to make a major investment to construct a state-of-the-art air separation unit (ASU) in Bryan. Expected to be completed in late 2027, the new facility will expand Messer’s presence in Central Texas and support a broad range of industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, metals, chemicals and aerospace. The project represents a significant addition to Bryan’s growing industrial sector and reinforces the community’s ability to attract major private-sector investment. For Bryan, the announcement represents more than a new industrial facility — it is another indication that the community is competing successfully for transformative investment on a national stage. “When a company like Messer chooses Bryan, it sends a clear message,” said Todd McDaniel, Director of Economic Development. “Bryan is competing successfully with the nation’s leading communities for transformative investment. Messer didn’t simply choose a site — they chose Bryan, Texas. Their decision is a powerful endorsement of our workforce, infrastructure, business climate, quality of life and the long-term vision we’ve worked hard to build. This project is about far more than a single facility. Every major investment builds momentum, strengthens Bryan’s reputation and makes us even more competitive for the next company.” Mayor Bobby Gutierrez said Bryan’s continued success is the result of years of intentional planning and investment. “Bryan continues to attract nationally recognized companies like Messer because we’ve intentionally created an environment where businesses can invest, grow and succeed,” Gutierrez said. “We’re proud to welcome Messer to our community and look forward to a long and successful partnership.” City Manager Andrew Nelson said the project benefits the entire region. “This investment strengthens our economy, creates high-quality jobs, expands our tax base and positions Bryan and the entire Brazos Valley for sustained long-term growth,” Nelson said. “It’s another example of what can be accomplished through strong partnerships, strategic planning and a shared commitment to building Bryan’s future.” Messer officials stated Bryan’s strategic location, infrastructure and business-friendly environment made the community an ideal location for the company’s newest investment. “This ASU will provide a reliable supply of industrial gases to meet the requirements of local industries, which include food and beverage, healthcare, metals, manufacturing, chemicals and aerospace,” said Elena Skvortsova, President and CEO of Messer Americas. “We appreciate the support of the City of Bryan, Brazos County and members of the Bryan business community who supported this project. This milestone marks another step forward in Messer’s purpose to help people drive progress across the Lone Star State.”