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City of College Station Chief Development Officer Michael Ostrowski visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia to discuss the economic and infrastructure outlook, the city’s economic development master plan, midtown development near Costco, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Friday, Jan.30.

College Station-Bryan has earned a spot among the nation’s best-performing large metropolitan areas, ranking No. 28 nationally and No. 3 in Texas on the Milken Institute’s annual list.

COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce held their 2026 economic outlook conference on Wednesday. City leaders, government officials and other business leaders gathered to hear economic updates regarding Aggieland.

College Station-Bryan is ranked No. 28 nationally and No. 3 in Texas on the Milken Institute's annual list of the nation's best-performing large cities. The rankings are based on 13 indicators that reflect a metropolitan area's capacity to sustain strong labor market growth, maintain high living standards, and encourage innovation. 

College Station had a banner year on the business front in 2025. From retail growth to local businesses expanding, the city experienced significant economic activity last year.

In this week's "What's Up, College Station?" Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Vasquez discusses how College Station is changing, the positive role economic development plays in enhancing our quality of life, and why our community is so attractive to businesses and entrepreneurs.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Plug and Play, a global business accelerator and venture capital firm, is expanding its presence in Bryan-College Station after launching here earlier this year.

The Texas A&M University Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN) has nearly tripled its undergraduate enrollment in seven years and achieved ABET accreditation along the way.

Texas A&M Innovation shared the spotlight with recent spinout, Humanate during the Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) meeting to share how the university’s expanding innovation ecosystem is not just transforming research into impact but also laying the groundwork for shared regional growth. 

Texas A&M University hosted the global robotics community at the 22nd International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots (UR 2025), a dynamic showcase of the latest research and innovation shaping the future of robotics.