Just before midnight on Sunday, College Station police responded to the Valero Corner Store on Harvey Road for an armed robbery.
According to a CSPD news release, one black man entered the store with a handgun and demanded money.
The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled into a nearby apartment complex. No one was injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact CSPD at 979-764-3600.
State officials gathered Tuesday (December 3) at the Texas A&M system’s Disaster City complex next to Easterwood Airport to tout the training that takes place for emergency responders. Officials also accepted $100,000 dollars of tools from domestic manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker that will be used by the Texas Division of Emergency Management, which is an A&M system. The audio associated with this story is courtesy of the A&M system. Speakers were governor Greg Abbott, the president/CEO of Stanley Black & Decker Don Allan Jr., system chancellor John Sharp, and the chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Nim Kidd. Listen to “State officials visit the Texas A&M system's Disaster City complex” on Spreaker. News release from the governor’s office: Governor Greg Abbott today spotlighted Texas’ emergency preparedness efforts and thanked Stanley Black & Decker for their donation to support the state’s robust disaster response and recovery operations. “The training done here at Disaster City trains the world’s No. 1 disaster response agencies to help Texans and Americans recover from natural disasters,” said Governor Abbott. “Stanley Black & Decker is a world leader in the tool industry and is home to many iconic American brands like Stanley, DEWALT, Craftsman, Black & Decker, and more. These are the tools that built America, and today we are thankful that they are supplying $100,000 in tools that Chief Kidd and the Texas Division of Emergency Management can utilize in their disaster response situations throughout Texas and across the country to help save lives.” The Governor was joined by Stanley Black & Decker CEO Don Allan, Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, and other state and local leaders. “We are honored to announce DEWALT will be the Official Tool Provider to TDEM to help support the critical work they do to prepare for, respond to and help communities across the state recover from the impact of emergencies,” said President and Chief Executive Officer of Stanley Black and Decker Don Allan, Jr. “Through the combination of our donation today and our ongoing commitment to being the Official Tool Provider for TDEM, we will provide much needed resources and support for the training and skills development for emergency responders who are on the front lines aiding communities in Texas and around the country.” During his remarks, Governor Abbott highlighted the lifesaving work that TDEM, Texas first responders, and emergency response personnel do to help Texans and Americans prepare for, respond to, and recover from severe weather and disasters. The 52-acre Disaster City training facility at Texas A&M University equips Texas’ emergency response professionals with the full array of skills and techniques needed in everything from fires to train derailments.
Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about traffic and construction, TxDOT projects, the economic impact of the recent football weekend, looking ahead to 2025, things that keep him up at night, water rights, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Brazos County commissioners give the green light to developers wanting to build a manufactured housing community south of Millican. Commissioners without public comment at their November 26th meeting, unanimously approve the infrastructure development plan for 120 manufactured homes off the southbound Highway six frontage road south of the Westward Ho exit. The Paradise Way mobile home community, according to paperwork submitted to the county, is age restricted to those 55 and older. The development is located in Navasota ISD. Water service will come from the Wellborn special utility district and electric from Mid South co-op. A construction timeline for paved streets and infrastructure was not part of the documents given to commissioners. Click HERE to read and download development plans approved at the November 26, 2024 Brazos County commission meeting. Click HERE to read and download a letter provided to the county commission from the mobile home park developer to the Brazos County engineer. Click HERE to read and download a letter provided to the county commission written to county staff from the Wellborn special utility district. Click HERE to read and download a letter provided to the county commission written to county staff from Mid South electric cooperative.
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