Bryan ISD School Board President Says Proposed Budget Includes Teacher Pay Raise

Brazos County Based Economic Development Agency Extends Its Reach To Three Neighboring Counties

The Brazos County based economic development organization that earlier this year rebranded itself has resumed posting social media after an absence of nearly two years. The Greater Brazos Partnership (GBP) posted this month on its Facebook page establishing new relationships with Grimes, Robertson, and Washington counties. While the GBP has received major funding from the cities of College Station and Bryan, Brazos County, and Texas A&M, the Facebook posts do not make references to Grimes, Robertson, and Washington counties making financial contributions. GBP’s post welcoming Grimes County says that is a key addition due to a “rich heritage, thriving agriculture, and strategic location”. GBP’s post for Robertson County says that addition “brings immense potential for economic growth, innovation, and community development.” The post also says “Together, we’ll work to strengthen industries, support businesses, and build a bright future for all.” And Washington County is described by GBP as a “vibrant community” that “brings a rich history, a strong agricultural presence, and a growing infrastructure” where the GBP will “build on its strengths in tourism, industry, and education to create even more opportunities for growth and innovation.” GBP also shared on its Facebook page, visiting New York City in December to “engage with influential players in finance, technology, and energy” and attend an event called “FT-Nikkei Investing America Summit”.

Bryan Police Asks For An Outside Investigation Of A “Critical Incident” That Ends In A Fatal Self-Inflicted Gunshot

Bryan police has asked the Texas Rangers to investigate what a BPD news release describes as a “critical incident” that ended in a fatal gunshot. The BPD request for an outside investigation is associated with an unidentified person who died of a self-inflicted gunshot to their head. In response to the gunshot, a BPD officer fired their gun. The officer was placed on administrative leave. No one else were injured. Officers were dispatched Sunday night (December 22) just after 11 to the report of a person with a gun who was experiencing an emotional crisis. The officers attempted to verbally de-escalate the situation for about 20 minutes. News release from Bryan police: On December 22, 2024, at 11:09 PM, officers were dispatched to the 2800 block of Nash St. regarding a subject armed with a handgun and experiencing an emotional crisis. Upon arrival, officers located the individual, who continued to display signs of emotional distress. The officers attempted to verbally de-escalate the situation for approximately 20 minutes. During the de-escalation attempt, the subject retrieved a concealed handgun and fired a fatal gunshot to their head. In response to the gunshot, an officer near the subject discharged their duty weapon. The individual died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and no other persons were injured during the incident. The officer who discharged their duty weapon has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy, pending the outcome of the investigation. For transparency, the Bryan Police Department has requested that the Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers investigate this incident.

Comments At December City Council Meetings About Applying For Volunteer Boards, Committees, And Commissions

This is the time of year when city councils are making appointments to volunteer boards, committees, and commissions. During the December 10th Bryan city council workshop meeting, mayor Bobby Gutierrez and councilman Jared Salvato brought up reviewing minimum attendance requirements that were changed earlier this year. In College Station, mayor John Nichols put out the invitation to apply at the end of the council’s December 12th meeting, which went deep into the evening. last Thursday’s more than four hour council meeting. In College Station, the deadline to apply for filling the next round of vacancies on College Station boards and commissions is December 27th. Click HERE to be directed to a city of College Station blog inviting applicants for volunteer boards, committees, and commissions. Click below to hear comments from the December 10, 2024 Bryan city council workshop meeting and the December 12, 2024 College Station city council meeting.