Need to catch up on news from the past week in the Bryan-College Station area? Check out these five stories.
Texas A&M’s 150th anniversary celebration plans to embrace the past, present, future
Texas A&M University’s official sesquicentennial celebration is set to kick off in October; the university is planning many events to honor the legacy of the institution and 150 years of educating people from all over the world.
Get the full story from Reporter Rhett Brady.
Brazos County explores sobriety monitoring program for repeat DWI offenders
Brazos County is exploring a program that would require repeat driving while intoxicated, or DWI, offenders to undergo twice-daily alcohol testing as officials look for ways to reduce impaired driving and improve public safety.
Read the full story from Editor Karley Cross.
Sprouts announces fall opening date in College Station
Sprouts Farmers Market has announced the opening date for its College Station location, coming this fall. The grocery store broke ground in College Station this winter, taking over the former Big Lots location.
Get the full story from Reporter Rhett Brady.
More homes sold in Bryan, College Station in June compared to same month last year
Only one of the Bryan-College Station area's six ZIP codes saw a decrease in the number of homes sold in June compared to the same month last year. Overall, more homes were sold.
Read the full story from Editor Karley Cross.
College Station City Council to consider murals on ‘Big 6’ to honor heritage and city
College Station City Council heard and was receptive to the idea of adding murals along State Highway 6 to honor the city and the area's heritage during the July 23 meeting.
Presented by Steve Beachy, former Director of the College Station Parks and Recreation Department, he said the idea of displaying College Station and Brazos Valley iconography would be similar to other cities in Texas, such as Lubbock, Houston and Kingsville. With the construction and millions of potential visitors on the highway, Beachy said the story of Bryan-College Station would shine on the roads.