Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about his role as CFO, upcoming budget workshops, the upcoming track and field meet, the paid parking pilot program, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Friday, July 12, 2024.
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Three people went to the hospital following two crashes in Bryan Tuesday morning (July 16). A Bryan police spokesman says on Highway 21 near Coulter Field airport, a westbound vehicle left the road, struck a parked vehicle, and flipped. A passenger who was ejected and the driver were taken to an emergency room for treatment of undisclosed injuries. The other crash closed the northbound freeway exit ramp to William Joel Bryan Parkway. That’s after a tire blew out on a pickup hauling a trailer, causing the truck to roll over. One passenger was taken to the E-R for treatment of minor injuries.
College Station’s mayor sends a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration forwarding the city council’s position on Amazon’s request to expand its drone delivery service. The letter from John Nichols asks the FAA to delay Amazon’s request until noise is reduced. The mayor’s letter cites what he describes as “concerns” from surrounding homeowners. Nichols also says Amazon’s request to increase the number of drone flights and expand the number of hours and days that drones operate could exceed what is allowed under College Station’s current zoning of suburban commercial. The mayor’s letter says the council supports Amazon’s request to use a new drone that Amazon says is 40 percent quieter and will allow deliveries to be made farther away. The letter, obtained by WTAW News through an open records request, was sent to the FAA on July 11. Public comments to Amazon’s application to the FAA ended July 12. The letter was composed following direction by the city council during its meeting on June 27. Click below to hear comments during the June 27, 2024 College Station city council meeting. Speakers include city manager Bryan Woods and city attorney Adam Falco. Listen to “Comments from College Station's city manager and city attorney about Amazon's application to expand drone delivery service” on Spreaker.
Ten days before 9,000 track and field athletes and 14,000 fans arrive in Aggieland for a national championship, the College Station city council approves spending almost $1 million dollars. The council unanimously approved paying Texas A&M up to $950,000 dollars to manage the six day event. That’s after spending $35,000 in the bid that was accepted to host the USATF (United States Track & Field) National Junior Olympic championships. Click HERE to read and download background information provided by the city of College Station associated with the action taken at the July 11, 2024 city council meeting. City staff told the council they expect to break even. Tourism manager Jeremiah Cook is projecting the city collecting at least $300,000 dollars in ticket sales and up to $644,000 dollars from a state grant. Cook also said the city of Bryan’s tourism office is making a financial contribution that is less than $100,000 dollars, along with volunteers, and staff time. The council discussion did not include extending paid parking south of the A&M campus as was done in June for the George Strait concert and the international soccer match. Click HERE to be directed to the USATF website for more information about the track and field event that will be held July 22-28 at Texas A&M’s Cushing Stadium. Click below to hear comments from the July 11, 2024 College Station city council meeting. Listen to “College Station city council approves paying Texas A&M $950,000 to manage a youth track and field national competition” on Spreaker.
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