Kevin O’Connor Kommentary December 27

Texas A&M University Update on WTAW

Dr. Susan Ballabina, Texas A&M President’s Chief of Staff, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about President Mark Welsh’s recent visit with reporters, College Station’s recent designation of best small college town in Texas, a space institute, a new veterinary complex, activities this weekend for the football game, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Listen to “Texas A&M University Update on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.

Sunday Gunfire At A College Station Apartment Complex Brings Out Special Units From College Station And Bryan Police

College Station police reveals Tuesday morning (November 26) there was gunfire Sunday at 2:30 in the morning at an apartment complex. CSPD’s Facebook post does not say if anyone or anything was struck from an undisclosed number of shots fired at The Vibe complex at Harvey Road and George Bush East. After the gunfire at a time that was not disclosed, CSPD detectives executed a search warrant with the assistance of CSPD’s SWAT and the Bryan police department’s directed deployment team. One person was taken into custody and three others were detained. No names or charged were disclosed, and there were no details if there were issues regarding the search.

College Station ISD Administrators Expanding Community Engagement Programs

College Station ISD is expanding how the district engages with community members. An update given at CSISD’s November board meeting included the creation of an adopt a school program and in January launching a pilot mentoring program at College Hills elementary, Oakwood intermediate, and Consolidated high schools. CSISD communications director Austin Dunson also said the distribution of the district’s newsletter is expanding beyond parents of CSISD students. Dunson also said the newsletter and the future installation of video scoreboards at Consolidated and College Station High School football stadiums will generate advertising revenue. Dunson’s presentation followed creating a central office position of community engagement coordinator and the hiring of Krista Thomson last August. Click HERE to read and download presentation materials from the November 19, 2024 College Station ISD board meeting. Click below to hear comments from Austin Dunson during the November 19, 2024 CSISD board meeting. Listen to “College Station ISD administrators expanding community engagement programs” on Spreaker.