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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.
A College Station Councilman Is Interested In Selling Parkland
A College Station councilman is interested in selling parkland for commercial development. Dennis Maloney’s comments came at the end of a July 16th budget workshop. Maloney said he never sees anyone in EastGate Park, which is located behind commercial buildings facing Texas Avenue. The 1.8 acre property is split by Walton Drive. City manager Bryan Woods told Maloney that selling parkland requires a public vote. Mayor John Nichols added he would want a recommendation from the city’s park board. The value of the parkland, according to the Brazos Central Appraisal District (BCAD) is currently $9,900 dollars. BCAD’s highest valuation in recent years was $434,380 in 2019. Click below to hear comments from the July 16, 2024 College Station city council budget workshop meeting.
Leadership Brazos Alumni Association Recognizes 75 Years Of Newman Printing
The Leadership Brazos Alumni Association’s (LBAA) annual leadership luncheon recognizes 75 years of Newman Printing Company. Speakers included the company’s current president, Louis Newman III. The event also serves as the kickoff for taking applications for the 2025 Leadership Brazos program. Click HERE for more information about Leadership Brazos from the Bryan/College Station chamber of commerce. Click below to hear the portion of the July 25, 2024 Leadership Brazos Alumni Association luncheon recognizing Louis Newman. Speakers in order of appearance are Bryan/College Station chamber of commerce president Glen Brewer, Joel Bryan of Bryan Creative Group, Doug Tennis of StarLite Advisory Group, Louis Newman III, College Station mayor John Nichols, and Bryan mayor Bobby Gutierrez. Listen to “Leadership Brazos Alumni Association recognizes Louis Newman III and Newman Printing Company's 75th anniversary” on Spreaker. Click below to hear the portion of the luncheon that includes information about the Leadership Brazos program. Listen to “Leadership Brazos Alumni Luncheon: information about the Leadership Brazos program” on Spreaker.