The Bryan-College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization met with residents at its Nov. 10 public meeting to discuss and gather feedback on potential construction projects on University Drive and South College Avenue, including a $200 million crossing.

What you need to know: According to meeting materials, the project began in February, with analysis of existing conditions and goals starting in April.

The overall goals are for South College to be a complete roadway where bicyclists and drivers can feel safe. MPO Executive Director Daniel Rudge said that a project steering committee has been guiding the projects.

Zooming in: Rudge said micromobility was a priority for the University Drive project, along with taking a look at new developments to see how many pedestrians cross the streets in the area.

“The number of people crossing in that area is pretty high, so we’re taking into consideration if students will use it,” Rudge said.

What’s next: Rudge said construction, if approved, wouldn’t start for at least four years. The next meeting is scheduled for January.

City officials and capital improvement project information have provided updates on four road projects in Bryan, College Station and Brazos County.

The highlights:

• The Smith Lake Boulevard sidewalk construction in Bryan is complete and was on time. The project spanned 22,800 square feet, cost $154,666 and was funded by private funds.

• The Woodville Road Reconstruction Phase 1 in Bryan is in the bidding phase, with the initial scope complete. The contract cost is $296,000, funded by the general fund.

• The Southern Pointe sidewalk construction in College Station will add 14,000 square feet of sidewalks and curbs. Slated to run from spring 2027 to 2029, it costs $83,515 from public funds.

• The bridge replacement on SH 30 at the Navasota River in Brazos County will cover 2.9 miles. Bids are due Nov. 4, with construction starting in early 2027. The project costs $31,732,117, funded by TxDOT state and federal funds.

This weekend will feature family-friendly holiday and pet-centered events across Bryan-College Station, Nov. 12-15. Events include opening weekend of Santa's Wonderland, pet vaccination and adoption events, a family campout and holiday markets. This is not a comprehensive list.

Santa's Wonderland: It is opening weekend of one of Aggieland's best known features. The Christmas-themed park will begin its season with a trail of lights, a petting zoo, horse carriage and winter treats on 150 acres in south College Station.

• Nov. 13-Jan. 3

• $35-55 (daily admission)

• 18898 Hwy. 6, College Station

Lick Creek Park in the Dark: Campers may join a hot dog dinner, nature presentation, s'mores and a night hike at Lick Creek Park.

• Nov. 13-14, 6 p.m.

• $8 (per camper)

• 13600 Rock Prairie Road, College Station

Cranksgiving 2026: Aggieland Cycling will host its sixth annual Cranksgiving event, which the business calls "part bike ride, part food drive, part scavenger hunt."

• Nov. 15, 1 p.m.

• Donation in lieu of registration fee

• 1705 Valley View Drive, College Station

After 30 years of serving Bryan-College Station and the greater Brazos Valley, the Dispute Resolution Center, a nonprofit mediation organization, celebrated its anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a proclamation from the cities and county.

The gist: Founded in 1996, the nonprofit organization mediates a variety of cases, including divorces, child custody and tenant-landlord disputes. Case Manager Whitney Wolf said the center is a part of the Texas Association of Mediators and serves seven counties.

A closer look: The ribbon-cutting was attended by multiple county judges, including 472nd District Court Judge G. Jerrell Wise, who praised mediation as a great asset for the court system.

“Mediation is an incredible tool for parties to come to an agreement rather than a judge telling them what their life is going to be like,” Wise said.

One more thing: The center also received a proclamation from the cities of Bryan and College Station, along with Brazos County, presented by College Station Mayor John Nichols.

• Celebrated 30 years on Nov. 11

• 1737 Briarcrest Drive, Suite 11, Bryan