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Bryan City Council approves $65M development agreement with Messer

Bryan City Council unanimously approved an economic development agreement at its March 10 meeting that will bring a $65.4 million industrial project to the city, creating at least 16 full-time jobs.

Messer LLC plans to build a liquid air separation facility in Bryan, according to city documents. Messer, dubbed the world’s largest privately held industrial gas company, produces gases including nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen, and is used in health care and manufacturing industries.

The facility is projected to be operational by summer 2027, officials said.

The details: Under the agreement, the city will provide a limited tax incentive if the company meets certain investment and employment targets. If these benchmarks are not met, Messer must make additional payments to the city. The overall agreement lasts 30 years, though the tax incentives are limited to the first five years.

What the council is saying:  “I think it’s a great opportunity, great business to add to our community," council member Jared Salvato said.

 
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Gypsy Waltz coming soon to Bryan

A popular workout studio featuring yoga and cycling classes is making Bryan its third location.

What you need to know: Construction was slated to begin at the Shops at Hudson Oaks last December and is scheduled to be finished by the end of March, according to filings from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

What they offer: Gypsy Waltz offers hot exercise classes for adults. Children's classes are also available. Attendees can take various types of hot yoga classes, pilates-type classes, among other techniques. This gym blends several workout styles to suit the needs of customers.

Before you go: An opening timeframe was set for February for Aggieland but details have not been made available as of press time.

  • 3349 University Drive E., Ste. 101, Bryan

 
In Your Community
Texas High Tea, Margarita Festival: 6 events to check out this weekend in Bryan, College Station

Sip your way through the weekend with these six events featuring high tea, margaritas and green beer. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Vendor Market at Hotel McCoy: Enjoy an evening of local shopping and live music under the stars at Hotel McCoy College Station.

  • March 13, 5-9 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 3702 Hwy. 6 S., College Station


Brazos Valley Fiber Fest: The festival brings together the community of fiber crafters, offering crochet, knitting, hand embroidery and other classes. 

  • March 13-14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • $10+ (per ticket)
  • 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan
 

Margarita Festival: Held at Century Square, festival attendees can sample margaritas, enjoy the beer garden, order from food trucks and listen to live music.

  • March 14, noon-6 p.m.
  • $25.27-plus (per ticket)
  • 175 Century Square Drive, College Station

 
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Toro District estimated to have $34B economic impact in Cypress region

An 83-acre sports and entertainment hub called the Toro District is coming to the Bridgeland community by 2029 as part of a public-private partnership between the Houston Texans, Howard Hughes Communities and Harris County.

The big picture: The Texans will construct a 175,000-square-foot headquarters with training facilities, administrative space and a fieldhouse, officials announced Feb. 25.

The project is estimated to have a long-term economic impact of about $34 billion, officials said, and will include:

  • 1 million square feet of office space
  • 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurants
  • 250,000 square feet health care space
  • 175,000-square-foot fieldhouse and performance center
  • 5,000 parking spaces
  • 1,300 units of multifamily housing
  • 4 new parks with walk and bike trails
  • 3 outdoor NFL training fields
  • 2 hotels totaling 300 rooms

Quote of note:
 “We’ve been looking for the center of Cypress for the last 20 years,” Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey said. “Well, we’re about to find it.”

 

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