Community pulse

Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism

* Trump says tech companies have committed to fund or build infrastructure to meet their power needs * Consumer anger at data centers' power use and rising electricity bills an issue for November

To boost housing, cities and states target parking minimums

Since 2019, 14 states and over 100 cities have cut or removed parking minimums, driven by a housing crisis that raises project costs and limits affordable housing availability.

TxDot campaign targets Texas speeders

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is urging drivers to slow down as it launches its statewide "Be Safe. Drive Smart." campaign, highlighting speeding as the leading contributing factor in traffic crashes across Texas.

New ME facility tours set for Aug. 18

Brazos County will hold a formal ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new medical examiner's office at 2 p.m. on Aug. 18.

Brazos County to cut ribbon, offer tours of medical examiner’s office

Brazos County will hold a formal ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new medical examiner’s office at 2 p.m. on Aug. 18.

New bridge christened without US

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College Station school board learns more about possible new central office

The College Station ISD board of trustees heard a presentation on the latest update of a planned new central office during their monthly meeting Tuesday.

Pomodoro’s Cucina Italiana awarded $850K incentive to open in Seabrook

College Station City Council Meeting Preview 07/23/2026

The College Station City Council is slated to meet Thursday night. The main order of business will be the approximately $576-million proposed city budget for fiscal year 2027. A public hearing will be the first [Read More...]