College Station ISD School Board Adds Sheriff’s Deputies And Private Security Guards To Comply With A New State Law

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.

City of Bryan Update On The Infomaniacs Includes An Upcoming Retirement

The city of Bryan’s City Secretary, Mary Lynne Stratta, visited with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about recruiting for boards, committees, and commissions. At the end of the visit, Stratta announced she will be retiring August 22nd after 34 years with the city. Stratta also said taking over the position is deputy city secretary Melissa Brunner. According to the city of Bryan website, Stratta has also served as the city’s legislative director and has been responsible for operating municipal court, the city marshal’s office, council services, communications and marketing, and neighborhood and youth services. That is in addition to responsibilities spelled out by state law that includes elections and birth and death records. Click below to hear Mary Lynne Stratta’s visit on The Infomaniacs on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Listen to “City of Bryan update on The Infomaniacs includes the upcoming retirement of the city secretary`” on Spreaker.