Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Bryan-College Station area from March 23-27.
Brazos County moves forward with $59M courthouse annex project
Brazos County commissioners moved forward with a major facilities project March 24, approving a $59 million construction contract for a new courthouse annex building expected to break ground in April.
Read more from Reporter Karley Cross.
Bryan ISD approves over $146M in contracts for high school rebuilds tied to 2025 bond
Bryan ISD trustees approved contracts for design and construction planning related to three high school projects at the board’s March 23 meeting, advancing work funded through the district’s 2025 bond.
The projects total to more than $146.8 million, though design work has not begun.
Zoom in with Reporter Karley Cross.
US Modules launches solar manufacturing facility in College Station, creating 200+ jobs
A new solar manufacturing facility is now up and running in College Station. Leaders say the project represents both local job growth and a broader push for American resources and manufacturing.
US Modules will produce solar modules and is expected to bring more than 250 jobs to the Bryan-College Station area. According to the company’s career page, more positions are still open locally as operations ramp up.
Learn more from Reporter Karley Cross.
ROUNDUP: Check out 6 projects filing permits in Bryan-College Station
From a new burger joint to an expanding community recreation center, check out six projects in the Bryan-College Station area that have filed permits with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations since early March.
This list is not comprehensive.
Read the full list from Reporter Emily Lincke.
Greater Brazos Partnership: US census data shows ongoing growth in Bryan-College Station
A recent analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows that the cities of College Station and Bryan have experienced population growth and overall growth velocity since 2020, per the Greater Brazos Partnership.
Read the full story by Reporter Angela Bonilla.