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Texas A&M University received a 2026 Innovation by Design Award for its Dementia and Alzheimer’s Research Initiative, which uses an AI-powered digital human to identify early signs of dementia.
The City of College Station's Traffic Engineering Division uses portable equipment to collect data on vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian usage to improve street safety and planning.
The City of College Station has opened its air-conditioned municipal facilities to the public this week to help residents escape dangerous heat index levels.
The annual celebration returned to Downtown Bryan, drawing hundreds for a parade and a festival featuring food, music, and a broader Latin American theme.
Police are investigating reports of multiple gunshots fired near The Grand Apartments on Harvey Road, with no injuries reported.
The fourth annual College Station Comic Con concluded at the Brazos County expo center with over 2,500 visitors and plans for expansion next year.
Regular unleaded averages $3.8383 in the College Station-Bryan area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
College Station officers are investigating a multi-location shooting near The Grand Apartments that damaged property but caused no reported injuries.
Regular unleaded averages $3.8435 in the College Station-Bryan area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Anne Boykin, a former TEEX historian, shares the story of golden retriever Bretagne and handler Denise Corliss, who responded to the World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks.
The city council will consider a contract amendment with Freese and Nichols, Inc for $1,459,269 related to the Carter Creek WWTP Enhanced Filtration Design CO. The funding supports a specialized construction inspector and additional soil sampling required by TCEQ.
City Council members will provide updates on recent meetings of boards, commissions, and committees during the Sept. 10 session. A coversheet lists the specific groups involved.
The City Council will review a Professional Services Contract Amendment with Arkitex Studio to adjust grant funding requirements for two Texas Parks and Wildlife Department awards supporting the Texas Independence Park Project.
The City Council will meet on September 10, 2026, to potentially deliberate, vote, or take final action on competitive matters related to power supply. The discussion will occur in a closed session under Government Code Section 551.086.
The City Council will consider authorizing expenditures for Fiscal Year 2027 under state exemptions from competitive bidding. The agenda includes a review of interlocal contracts and fees exceeding $100,000 that are mandated by law.
The City Council will consider a contract with CSA Construction, Inc. for the Carter Creek WWTP Enhanced Filtration Project. Approval would allocate $23,090,000 for construction and authorize up to $25,399,000 in total appropriations.
Regular unleaded averages $3.8317 in the College Station-Bryan area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7910 in the College Station-Bryan area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Congress passed legislation officially designating College Station as an authorized location for a federal courthouse, ending a long period where residents traveled to Houston for federal jury duty.
College Station City Council approved a major wastewater contract and addressed resident concerns regarding local flooding and surveillance technology.
The city officially opened its new 18,200-square-foot fire station on September 11, a date chosen to honor first responders lost in the 2001 attacks.
