City of College Station Updates: Tailgate Events, Reopening of Luther Street and Bryan School Crossings

City of College Station Introduces Hometown Tailgate Events

As Fall is on the way, the City of College Station has got the locals excited with the announcement of their Hometown Tailgate events. Revealed by Casey Barone, the Visit College Station’s Events Coordinator, during an interview on Friday, August 30, these events are yet another reason for families, students and residents to come together.

Not only are these public gatherings centered around fun and community building, but they also represent the opportunities for local businesses to grow and connect with the city residents. In addition, the city’s 1207 facility, a local hotspot for various events, can be rented out for those wishing to host their events.

Luther Street Near Texas A&M’s West Campus Reopens

In other news, the City of College Station announced the reopening of Luther Street near Texas A&M’s west campus on Friday afternoon, August 30. The street had previously been closed since January to facilitate a $3.5 million project. This project encompassed the total replacement of the street, installation of a new water line, and an updated drainage system.

While the basic development has been finished, additional work, including the fitting of sidewalks, signs, and striping, is still underway. The City released a statement thanking the contractors for their effort in completing the street replacement three months ahead of schedule.

The early completion of the project will bring relief to many as it will aid the movement of traffic during Texas A&M home football weekends and accommodate bus routes effectively.

Bryan City Council Continues Funding for School Crossing Guards

In a similar vein of securing public welfare, the Bryan City Council unanimously voted to continue funding for personnel responsible for school crossing guards. The decision was taken during the council’s regular meeting in August, with the agreement to pay $198,881 for school crossing guards and one-fourth of the cost of school resource officers, amounting to $372,228.

Although the council members believe these expenses should fall under the responsibility of the Bryan ISD school district, they have decided to bear the costs for the greater public good. Meanwhile, the Bryan ISD pays the city $1,026,346 for school resource officers at middle schools, high schools, M.C. Harris alternative school, and the district’s disciplinary alternative education campus. Deputy City Manager Hugh Walker has said negotiations are currently underway with Bryan ISD administrators for the school district to shoulder more of these costs.

Consequently, ensuring the safety of children heading to and from schools remains a priority for the Bryan City Council, regardless of financial constraints or bureaucratic hurdles.