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College Station City Council Discusses Replacing Its Public Works Building

The College Station city council spent almost 12 hours over two days last week (July 15-16) reviewing the staff’s proposal for the fiscal year 2025 budget. More than 40 minutes was taken on a proposal to build a new public works facility that is currently estimated to cost $40 million dollars. Funding is divided over three fiscal years, $5 million is in the FY 2025 budget, $17.5 million in FY 2027, and $17.5 million in FY 2028. Councilman Mark Smith said he attempted to replace the 46 year old building when he was public works director. City manager Bryan Woods joined Smith and a council majority in supporting a new facility. Councilman Bob Yancy, who initiated the conversation by asking the council to reconsider the project, finished the discussion by withdrawing his request. Click below to hear comments from the July 16, 2024 College Station city council budget workshop meeting. Listen to “College Station city council discusses replacing the city's public works building” on Spreaker.

Local Law Enforcement Hosting The Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser For Special Olympics This Week

This week, you’ll find many local law enforcement officers at Texas Roadhouse in College Station taking care of customers as part of the annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser for local Special Olympics athletes. Bryan police officer Seth Waller says one hundred percent of the tips goes to local Special Olympics athletes who participate all year. Waller says this year’s goal is $50,000 dollars. Tip-A-Cop is taking place Monday through Thursday (July 22-25) between three and ten p.m. Click below to hear comments from Seth Waller, visiting with WTAW’s Bill Oliver. Listen to “Local law enforcement hosting the annual Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics this week” on Spreaker.

College Station ISD School Board Extends The Superintendent’s Contract

College Station ISD school board members spent about two hours behind closed doors during Tuesday night’s meeting (July 16) to evaluate the first year performance of superintendent Tim Harkrider. Then the board returned to open session and unanimously gave Harkrider a contract extension of one year. Harkrider, who just completed his first year as CSISD superintendent, remains under contract for three years. Click below to hear comments from the July 16, 2024 College Station ISD school board meeting from six school board members and Tim Harkrider: Listen to “College Station ISD school board extends the superintendent's contract” on Spreaker.