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Brazos County Commissioners Are Asked To Get Involved In Removing Medians Along Texas Avenue In Bryan

Brazos County commissioners are asked to get involved in removing medians along Texas Avenue in Bryan. The request during the public comment portion of Tuesday’s (June 25th) meeting came from a man who lives northeast of Bryan who was recently taken by ambulance to the hospital after he received more than 100 bee stings while mowing. Charles G. Mancuso also thanked those who he said saved his life. State law did not allow commissioners to respond because the topic was not on the meeting agenda. Click below to hear Charles G. Mancuso’s comments during the June 25, 2024 Brazos County commission meeting.  

College Station’s Mayor Asks Brazos County For More Money To Widen Greens Prairie Road

September marks two years since the College Station city council accepted $4.2 million dollars from Brazos County for the city to administer the widening of Greens Prairie Road that remains in the county. Click HERE to read and download presentation materials from the September 8, 2022 College Station city council meeting. Click HERE to read and download information from the agenda of the September 8, 2022 College Station city council meeting. The current project budget is $6.3 million…a number that mayor John Nichols brought up at the last council meeting will only get higher. That led the mayor to ask city manager Bryan Woods during the council’s June 13th meeting to ask the county for more money. Construction won’t start for at least 18 months, as the city has just started the process of acquiring right of way. The request was not brought up during the county commission’s meetings on June 18th or June 25th. Click below to hear comments from John Nichols and Bryan Woods during the June 13, 2024 College Station city council meeting.  

City Of College Station Is Launching A New Service For Those Impacted By Housing Insecurity

In September 2023, the College Station city council awarded Twin City Mission a contract to administer a federal grant to assist College Station residents who are dealing with homelessness. Wednesday (June 26) is the official launch of a three year, $1.74 million dollar grant. Raney Whitwell at the city’s community development office says case managers from Twin City Mission will meet affected residents where they are, so that residents don’t have to deal with scheduling trips to Bryan where most social service agencies are located. The L.E.A.D. program is an acronym for Lifeline for Stability, Empowerment through Education, Access to Resources, and a Dedicated Support System. Whitwell says the grant uses a three pronged approach to address the causes of homelessness…trauma informed case management, navigating available benefits and resources, and life and financial coaching. A ribbon cutting and reception to begin the program is scheduled Wednesday (June 26) from two until four p.m. at College Station city hall. Whitwell says the city is expecting 70 to 100 households each year will receive services. Interested College Station residents can call or e-mail Twin City Mission. Click HERE to be directed to more information from a city of College Station blog post. Click below to hear comments from Raney Whitwell, visiting with WTAW’s Bill Oliver. Listen to “The city of College Station is launching a new service for those impacted by housing insecurity” on Spreaker. News release from the city of College Station: As homelessness continues to affect vulnerable populations, the City of College Station has joined forces with the Twin City Mission to create the L.E.A.D. Program to provide assistance and supportive services. The primary focus is on individuals, families, and other vulnerable and at-risk populations facing housing instability. The program’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony is Wednesday, June 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at College Station City Hall. L.E.A.D. is an acronym for Lifeline for Stability, Empowerment through Education, Access to Resources, and a Dedicated Support System. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated $1.74 million for the program through the HOME Investment Partnership Program – American Rescue Plan. Following a rigorous RFP process, the City of College Station chose the Twin City Mission to receive the funding. L.E.A.D.’s Key Components • Trauma-Informed Case Management: The program recognizes trauma as an underlying cause of homelessness and housing instability. Case managers provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to address the root causes and help individuals regain stability. • Benefits Navigation: Identifying available benefits and resources can be overwhelming. The L.E.A.D. program guides participants through the process, ensuring they can access the assistance they need. • Life and Financial Coaching: Financial literacy and life skills are essential for long-term stability. Coaches empower participants with practical knowledge, helping them make informed decisions to achieve self-sufficiency. By combining resources and expertise, the City of College Station and Twin City Mission are committed to positively impacting the lives of those in need.