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Over 9,000 athletes are coming from across the nation to College Station next week to test their skills in the Junior Olympics, bringing large economic benefits for the city in a month that is typically much slower.

The City of College Station is accepting bids for purchasing and redeveloping a portion or all of 301 Patricia Street. The property is located in the heart of the Northgate District, which has seen considerable redevelopment over the past decade.

College Station Mayor John Nichols visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about Hurricane Beryl cleanup, the I Heart America celebration, street repairs, the debt service component of the budget, new water wells, upcoming budget workshops, the upcoming track and field meet, progress on the seventh fire station, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

The College Station City Council took its first look at the proposed $540 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025 during a special meeting on Monday. City leaders say the budget highlights their efforts in maintaining core services, investing in critical infrastructure, and enhancing the quality of life for residents, all while reducing operational spending in comparison to inflation rates.

You may have seen the construction in front of Century Square when you’re driving past on University Drive and that’s because Century Square is in Phase II of construction.

The 30-acre mixed-use development adjacent to the Texas A&M University campus will add two new restaurants with its newest phase of construction as Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet and Houston Hot Chicken make their way to the Brazos Valley. They will join Coco Shrimp, Original ChopShop, Sephora and Wells Fargo at the shopping center.

George Strait, along with two opening acts, packed ‘em into Kyle Field in College Station Saturday in what became a record-breaking performance.

A second McAlister’s Deli location is scheduled to open in College Station at 3915 Texas 6 in August, restaurant officials announced Thursday.

Flying from Texas to Japan, the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation recently took city leaders on a delegation trip to discuss possible international business opportunities and pitch what makes the Brazos County worth investing in.

On Thursday, as part of 41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush events, a new 29,000-square-foot building opened to the public. Inside, the first thing you see is the massive 420,000-pound locomotive painted in honor of Bush. The new pavilion was built around the 4141 locomotive.