Preview Of Bryan/College Station Sister Cities Mural Dedication

Grimes County Commissioners To Continue Economic Development Negotiations With SpaceX

Grimes County commissioners do not make a decision whether to offer SpaceX economic incentives for their proposed facility at Gibbons Creek lake. After a 90 minute executive session at the end of Tuesday’s special meeting (June 2), county judge Joe Fauth said they directed their county attorney to continue negotiations, that there is no agreement, then he adjourned the meeting. Before going into executive session, the four commissioners who were present listened to about 30 minutes of comments from public speakers. That was followed by Fauth thanking the speakers, adding “We do listen to what you have to say, whether that sinks in or not, we do hear what you say and we take it to heart.” Precinct two commissioner David Tullos was absent from Tuesday’s meeting. Click below to hear comments from Joe Fauth at the end of the June 2, 2026 Grimes County commission meeting. Listen to “Grimes County commissioners to continue negotiating economic incentives for a proposed SpaceX facility” on Spreaker.

Brazos County’s Intergovernmental Committee Gets An Update On The Work Of The Greater Brazos Partnership Economic Development Agency

What was founded in 1989 as Brazos County’s economic development agency now covers five counties. For the last five months, the president of what is now called the Greater Brazos Partnership (GBP) shared his plans at the May meeting of the Brazos County intergovernmental committee (IGC). Click HERE to read and download presentation materials used by Tom Johnson at the May 18, 2026 Brazos County IGC meeting. Tom Johnson shared a five year plan for the GBP that includes Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Robertson, and Washington counties. Those goals includes creating 30,000 new jobs, increasing wages by 30 percent, and adding and/or expanding 30 businesses. Johnson says the GBP’s one year performance goals includes at least ten qualified visits to prospective new and expanding businesses, getting at last six wins, starting a minimum of 20 new businesses, and increasing the pool of people in the early stages of their careers by at least two percent. Click below to hear comments from Tom Johnson at the May 18, 2026 Brazos County IGC meeting. Listen to “Brazos County government officials get an update on the work of the Greater Brazos Partnership economic development agency” on Spreaker.

One Of Two People Involved In Gunfire South Of Bryan’s Haswell Park Is Injured And Arrested

A Bryan police officer reports hearing about 20 gunshots south of Haswell Park Saturday night (May 30) just before midnight. The BPD arrest report says officers found 23 shell casings during an exchange between at least two people in the area of Coulter and Antoine. Video cameras from nearby homes led to the arrest of one of those involved in the exchange of gunfire. Before going to jail, 28 year old Laurel Brownlee of Bryan was treated in an emergency room for a shrapnel wound to his leg and a golf ball sized welt on his forehead. Brownlee was released from the jail the same day he was arrested for deadly conduct by firing a gun. Bond was set at $15,000 dollars. The person who fired at Brownlee has not been identified. News release from Bryan police: On May 30, 2026, at 11:46 p.m., officers with the Bryan Police Department responded to the area of North Coulter Drive and Antone Street after multiple 911 calls were received reporting shots fired. A Bryan Police Department Patrol Officer who was in the area patrolling, also heard the gunshots. Upon arrival to the area, officers were able to locate multiple shell casings in the 1400 block of Antone Street. Witnesses on scene identified Laurel Brownlee as the suspect who began shooting. Through investigation, it was determined Brownlee was upset about a party that was taking place, and a physical altercation took place between Brownlee and multiple people attending the party. After the physical altercation, Brownlee walked away, and retrieved a firearm from his vehicle. Brownlee approached a group of people attending the party and began shooting. As Brownlee approached his vehicle to leave, an unknown person from the party began shooting at Brownlee striking his vehicle multiple times. After investigation, Brownlee was arrested for Deadly Conduct where he was transported to the hospital for medical attention from injuries he received during the physical altercation. While at the hospital, ER staff identified Brownlee had been struck in the leg by shrapnel. Brownlee was medically cleared by ER staff and booked into the Brazos County Jail. The Bryan Police Department continues to investigate this shooting to identify everyone involved. If you have any information, we encourage you to come forward, or call 979-209-5300.