College Station City Council Supports Exploring A Joint Public Private Partnership To Turn Hensel Park Into A Mixed Use Development

Bryan City Manager And Former Mayor Andrew Nelson Returns To Work Following Brain Surgery

Less than a month after the city of Bryan announced city manager and former mayor Andrew Nelson went on medical leave where he would undergo brain surgery, he is back at work. And his return was noted by city council members at the end of the May 5th regular meeting. Leading off was Kevin Boriskie, followed by Marca Ewers-Shurtleff, James Edge, and mayor Bobby Gutierrez. Nelson said he is feeling stronger every day following his surgery. The city manager also participated in the council’s afternoon workshop and before that, a joint meeting with the Bryan Business Council. Click below to hear comments from the May 5, 2026 Bryan city council meeting. Listen to “Bryan city manager and former Andrew Nelson returns to work following brain surgery” on Spreaker.

Contractor Hits A Natural Gas Line In College Station

College Station police and fire respond to a natural gas leak late Tuesday afternoon (May 5). CSPD’s Facebook page says a contractor hit a gas line on Southwest Parkway near Glade Street between Bee Creek and Anderson Street. That resulted in residents of the Dwell apartments being asked to shelter in place. Eastbound motorists had to detour using Glade Street and westbound motorists were diverted to Anderson.

Suspicious Death At College Station’s Bee Creek Park Is Now A Murder Investigation

What began as a suspicious death at College Station’s Bee Creek Park is now a murder investigation. College Station police report the victim, 17 year old Dustin King Jr. of Bryan, was shot multiple times. King was found Monday afternoon in the woods near the park’s baseball fields. College Station police investigators believe King was shot Sunday night after receiving multiple reports of gunfire but not finding any evidence that a shooting had occurred. Anyone with information is asked to contact CSPD, particularly from anyone in the area who may have video that was taken Sunday (May 3) between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. News release from College Station police: The College Station Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred at Bee Creek Park, located in the 1900 block of Anderson Street in College Station, Texas. Numerous officers and investigators responded to the area after receiving a call reporting a male subject was found in the woods near the baseball fields. Further investigation revealed that the victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Victim: Dustin King Jr., DOB 10/22/2008, 17 years old, of Bryan, Texas What We Know: On May 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the Bee Creek Park area following multiple reports of gunshots. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate any evidence indicating that a shooting had occurred. On May 4, 2026, just after 4:15 p.m., officers responded to Bee Creek Park for a welfare concern involving a male subject lying in the woods who appeared to be non-responsive. Officers located the victim, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators with the College Station Police Department responded to the scene and began canvassing nearby apartment complexes for video footage and speaking with individuals who may have seen anything suspicious. Investigators later identified the victim and notified next of kin late that night. Investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division are seeking assistance from anyone in the area who may have security or dash-camera footage from between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on May 3, 2026. They are also seeking information from anyone who may have observed suspicious activity during that time or who has any information that could assist in this ongoing homicide investigation. Web Portal Link: https://collegestationpdtx.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/beecreekhomicide Please follow this link to upload any video footage that would assist in this ongoing investigation. If you have further information, please contact CSPD at 979-764-3600 and reference case number 2026-003652. Original story May 4, 2026: Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to College Station’s Bee Creek Park Monday night (May 4) to begin the investigation of a man’s suspicious death. The unidentified man was found by someone walking in the park. The investigation caused the closure of part of a walkway behind the baseball fields. The man’s name has not been released. Joining CSPD were members of the Bryan and Texas A&M police departments.