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College Station City Council Members Have Mixed Reactions To Participating In The Salvation Army’s Capital Campaign

A majority of College Station city council members tentatively supports contributing something towards the Salvation Army’s $9.1 million dollar capital campaign. How much, was not reached during a budget workshop discussion on July 16th. College Station council members were told that the Salvation Army was seeking $500,000 dollars apiece from the cities of College Station and Bryan and from Brazos County. At the time of the College Station council discussion, the request had not been brought up by the Bryan council or the county commission. Supporters of matching what Bryan and the county does were Mark Smith, Dennis Maloney, and Linda Harvell. Mayor John Nichols was willing to consider less than $500,000 dollars. He was also interested in what the Bryan council and county commission does. William Wright supported a contribution, but he did not indicate how much. Elizabeth Cunha wanted more information before making a decision. And Bob Yancy told the mayor he was opposed to a city contribution. Click below to hear comments from College Station city council members during their budget workshop on July 16, 2024:  

Brazos County Commission Awards Construction Contract For Drainage Improvements Between The Tax Office And Extension Office

Brazos County commissioners award a $704,000 dollar contract designed to improve drainage between the extension office and the tax office. The county’s purchasing agent, Charles Wendt, tells WTAW News that significant rainfall has also caused problems in the front of the extension office. Wendt says the project includes demolishing sidewalks, concrete paving, and raised planter beds. The slope of the land will be adjusted and underground pipes will be installed before replacing the concrete. A larger canopy will also be installed at the front entrance of the tax office. The project is supposed to take 90 days to complete, weather permitting. Commissioners had no comments prior to their unanimous vote at their July 23rd meeting. Click HERE to read and download the agreement approved during the July 23, 2024 Brazos County commission meeting.

Another Multi Story Structure Coming To West Bryan’s Lake Walk Development

Another multi-story building is announced for west Bryan’s Lake Walk development. Officials of William Cole Companies say what will be called The Lumin, which will be built along the waterfront, will be about as tall as the neighboring Stella Hotel. The Lumin will feature five floors of office space along with restaurant and retail space. Founder and president of William Cole Companies Spencer Clements tells WTAW News that construction is expected to start the middle of 2025 and weather permitting will open in the fall of 2026. Additional information from Lake Walk/William Cole Companies: William Cole Companies is excited to announce pre-leasing opportunities for The Lumin – a first-class office experience in Lake Walk. Currently in the final stages of design by Nelsen Partners, The Lumin will feature over 90,000 sf of Class A+ office space on five levels, covered parking, expansive views, and on-site fitness and conferencing capabilities alongside an additional 8,000 sf of restaurant and retail spaces, all on a waterfront location in the heart of Lake Walk. “Employees are demanding exceptional spaces in order to return to the office, and best-in-class employers are embracing modern design in order to attract the talent necessary to compete,” says Spencer Clements, President and Founder of William Cole Companies. “The world is taking note of the incredible momentum at Texas A&M’s RELLIS Campus and the strong pro-business policies of Texas, Bryan and College Station. The Lumin will be our region’s premiere office address and home to the companies and people that will shape our community for years to come. We are excited to add The Lumin to The Stella Hotel, Lake Walk and other meaningful places that we have had the privilege of creating for the benefit of our hometown.” The Lumin will be in good company alongside industry leaders such as FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Capital Farm Credit, BlueForge Alliance, and The Stella, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel. Designed to engage and inspire, Lake Walk is growing and evolving – just like the remarkable community it is a part of. Future employees at The Lumin will find themselves steps away from Lake Walk’s lively collection of restaurants, shops, and curated experiences. “We have worked diligently to grow Lake Walk into the region’s hub of innovation, technology, hospitality, design and good experiences,” says Justin Shulse, Principal and VP Development for William Cole Companies. “Surrounded by Texas A&M on three sides, adjacent to the acclaimed Traditions Club and Community and halfway between Texas A&M’s flagship campus and the RELLIS Innovation and Technology Campus, Lake Walk is designed with community in mind. The Lumin adds that needed element of available office space for lease, allowing more best-in-class companies to call Lake Walk home and positively impact our region and the world.”