Bryan - College Station Edition | April 2026

Government

BY KARLEY CROSS

College Station redirects 800K to housing progams College Station City Council approved redirect- ing more than $800,000 in federal funding toward aordable housing initiatives. What you need to know City documents show College Station is facing increased housing aordability challenges, driven by population growth, student housing demand and an expanding senior population as longtime residents move into retirement. Data from the city shows 58% of renters and 18% of homeowners spend more than one-third of their income on housing. How it works The bulk of the funding will come from public facilities. The programs that will receive funding include one to rehabilitate homes and another designed to convert existing rental houses into homeownership opportunities, documents show.

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1 College Station approves $28.6M water well project The project, which was approved March 26, will add three new water wells along with piping, mechanical systems and collection lines. 2 Bryan approves design contract for animal shelter The contract, approved April 14, totals $525,000 and was awarded to architect rm Jackson & Ryan Architects for the design of a new city animal center. 3 Brazos County provides update on groundwater supply Ocials with the county said water remains available, but questions remain about long-term planning due to population growth. Bryan-College Station news 3 stories we’re following online

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Bryan OKs Made Well House rezoning after debate

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approval will permit those services to continue after the original zoning didn’t allow for it. What they said Those opposed said increased commercial activ- ity could aect safety and livability in the area. Those in favor described Made Well House as a community resource that provides mental, physical and emotional wellness services.

Bryan City Council on April 14 unanimously approved a rezoning request for Made Well House. What you need to know This rezoning changes the classication of the properties at 600-604 E. 27th St. to a Planned Development District. Made Well House oers tness classes, coun- seling and community wellness programs. The

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