Infomaniacs: February 13, 2017 (6:00am)

Another step is taken towards the construction of Brazos County’s new office complex across Texas Avenue from the courthouse. A $92,000 dollar contract to test soil was unanimously approved after commissioner Fred Brown questioned testing soil on the site of the former Bryan ISD administration building, which was originally a bank. While Brown thought the soil could handle a new building to replace the former structure which was originally a bank and later the Bryan ISD administration building, Brazos County’s construction manager, Trevor Lansdown, said testing was required by those designing and building the complex. Commissioners were also told completing the testing was time sensitive to the rest of the project. Click HERE to read and download the contract that was approved at the April 22, 2025 Brazos County commission meeting. Click HERE to read and download the agenda background information from the April 22, 2025 Brazos County commission meeting. Click below to hear comments from the April 22, 2025 Brazos County commission meeting. Listen to “Brazos County commissioners award a soil test contract for the courthouse annex project after questions are answered” on Spreaker.

A College Station woman is accused of stabbing a man she has been dating for more than three years. The College Station police arrest report says 37 year old Tasharla Caldwell first waved a handgun at him while arguing with and talking on the phone. The victim said after he took the phone away, Caldwell grabbed a drill with a screwdriver bit, turned it on, and stabbed him in the lower abdominal area. The arrest report did not say if the victim sought or received medical treatment. Caldwell, who was booked in the Brazos County jail April 22nd on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, was released on the 24th after posting a $10,000 dollar bond.     College Station police make an arrest last week from gunfire in October 2024 at John Crompton Park during a basketball game. The CSPD arrest report says one of the players was struck by the suspect during the game. Then the suspect said he was going to get his gun. The victim said as he was running away, he heard several gunshots. The victim’s account was confirmed by another person at the game. 36 year old Darrion Swain of Bryan, who was charged with deadly conduct, denied he was at the park. Swain, who was booked in the Brazos County jail April 23rd, was released the next day after posting a $30,000 dollar bond.     A College Station man who broke into a neighbor’s house and stole a virtual reality headset got caught after returning to the victim’s house to take more items. The College Station police report says 19 year old Toan Tran was found in the victim’s attic. The victim called police after discovering a bedroom window was open and the window screen was removed. Tran told officers according to the arrest report he targeted that house because it was the first house he saw with no vehicles in the parking lot. Tran, who was booked in the Brazos County jail April 21st, was released the next day after posting a $10,000 dollar bond.

The consultant hired by Brazos County commissioners to develop a loop highway east of Bryan and College Station is having another public meeting. The consultant’s news release says there will be no formal presentation. It is being promoted as an opportunity to see the updated study area and the latest proposed routes for the future highway. The gathering is Tuesday, May 6, from five until seven p.m. at Legends Events Center in Bryan. County commissioners for months have heard from multiple opponents to the loop and have called on the commission to terminate its contract with the Quiddity consultant group, which is hosting the public meeting. News release from Quiddity consultants: The Inner Loop East Study Team is holding the second public meeting for the Inner Loop East Study to share information and collect input on the updated study area, refined alignment concepts, traffic modeling, and next steps. Public Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2025 5 to 7 p.m. Legends Event Center 2533 Midtown Park Blvd, Bryan, TX 77801 No formal presentation is planned, and community members are invited to come and go at their convenience. Meeting materials will be available online at brazoscountytx.gov/653/Inner-Loop-East beginning Tuesday, May 6, 2025. While comments are always welcome and considered, to have them included in the official meeting documentation, comments must be postmarked by Friday, May 23, 2025. Comments may be submitted by: • Mail: 1862 Rock Prairie Road, Suite 200, College Station, TX 77845 • Online: brazoscountytx.gov/653/Inner-Loop-East • Email: BrazosInnerLoopEast@quiddity.com • Voicemail: 979-383-2036 At the first public meeting in November 2024, the study team shared information on the study background, the need and purpose of the proposed roadway, environmental considerations, proposed roadway configuration, and six alignment concepts for public and property owner feedback. The public meeting had over 600 attendees and over 1,300 comments. Based on feedback and additional environmental studies, the team adjusted the original study area to find ways to reduce the number of impacts to property owners and existing home sites. Since then, the team has been working through additional environmental studies and meeting with property owners within the adjusted study area to inform them of the change and share updates. Working with the community and property owners is a priority for the County and the Study Team. We recognize the potential impacts of this proposed roadway and are committed to keeping everyone involved and informed throughout this process. Public input is essential and is used to guide and shape study development and future decisions. About the Inner Loop East Study The Inner Loop East Study Team is studying the feasibility of a potential new roadway that would connect the eastern areas of Bryan and College Station. Should the study determine a new roadway is needed, it would improve north-south connectivity, mobility, and roadway capacity to accommodate traffic volume growth associated with new and future planned development. The proposed new alignment would connect at SH 6 east of FM 2818 in Bryan, cross SH 30 south of Elmo Weedon Road, and connect with William D Fitch Parkway in College Station. The study is funded through Brazos County’s voter-approved Transportation Road Improvement Program (TRIP) 2022 Bond. The goal of the study is to preserve a corridor that works for the travel needs of the community while honoring the rich character and agricultural aspect of the area that benefits the community. Corridor preservation is a vital step in transportation planning and works to minimize impacts in the future as development continues.