City of College Station Update: August 2024
College Station Hometown Tailgate Events and Facilities
The City of College Station recently provided a community update on various happenings in the city, particularly highlighting the Hometown Tailgate events. This city’s Events Coordinator, Casey Barone, shared this information with the community, emphasizing the importance of these events in boosting the local economy and promoting community engagement. Barone also discussed the availability of the 1207 facility for rent for different purposes.
Officer Involved Shooting Incident
A significant issue addressed in the update was the recent hostage situation involving a Bryan Police Officer and a suspect. The suspect, identified as Kevin Henriquez, engaged in a gunfire exchange with the officer. Thankfully, the injuries to the victim and officer were minor and didn’t necessitate medical treatment. However, Henriquez sustained unidentified injuries and was later transported to a local hospital.
Following his treatment, Henriquez was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon, family violence assault causing bodily injury, and aggravated assault of a public servant. The incident is currently under investigation by the Texas Rangers.
Multiple Arrests on Outstanding Warrants
In other crime-related news, two individuals, a Bryan man and a College Station woman, have been arrested for multiple outstanding warrants. Monterrius Harrison, the Bryan man, was booked and then released from Brazos County Jail for the fourth time in less than two years.
He had 12 warrants, adding up to more than $6,300 in unpaid fines for multiple municipal court cases. His charges included not having a valid driver’s license, not possessing vehicle insurance, and illegally transporting children in an open truck bed.
The College Station woman, Amanda Miskell, was arrested on six warrants for failure to quarantine an animal that had bitten someone back in January. She was later released from the Brazos County Jail after posting bonds of over $3,360.
Reopening of Luther Street
On a positive note, the city of College Station announced the much-awaited reopening of Luther Street near Texas A&M’s west campus. The street, which had been closed since January for a $3.5 million project, has now been upgraded with a new water line and drainage system. The remaining tasks, including the installation of sidewalks, signage, and striping, are ongoing.
The reopening three months ahead of schedule will help ease traffic during Texas A&M home football weekends and accommodate bus routes.