College Station City Council voted Oct. 22 to rezone 1,266 acres near the Pebble Creek area for the incoming Savannah Oaks development.

What you need to know: Silverfin Land Development President Brantley Gwin said the company has worked with its development team and the city for a little over a year to ensure the framework for the Savannah Oaks development is right.

“It’s a fully connected community,” Gwin said. “We have neighborhood sidewalks connecting to greenway trails, which connect to neighboring properties.”

Gwin said Savannah Oaks will likely bring between $1.6 billion and $2.05 billion worth of long-term community value to College Station.

What the council is saying: Council member Scott Shafer said he was grateful the developer is willing to integrate College Station’s park system into the development.

“As much as I enjoy and wouldn’t move from my home, if I were coming to College Station today, I would seriously look at what you all are doing,” Shafer said.

Going forward: The council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance.

Wright Naeger Dentistry, one of College Station's longest-running dental practices, has celebrated 50 years in business.

What Wright Naeger offers: According to its website, Wright Naeger practices relationship-based dentistry with an emphasis on communication, transparency and community investment. The practice offers services for crowns, dentures, veneers and various cosmetic dental procedures.

Doctors Stephen Wright, Andrew Naeger and Baylee Teafatiller have over 40 years of combined experience as dentists, along with a team of qualified hygienists and professionals.

The overview: During the ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the BCS Chamber of Commerce, Wright said the practice's 50-year longevity is due to the meaningful relationships built between the community, the dentists and their staff.

“From the beginning to now, we’re always welcoming new patients. We always want people to know we’re here for their needs,” Wright said.

Going forward: Naeger said he was honored to help College Station residents and hopes to continue serving the community. Naeger added the practice is always accepting new patients.

• Celebrated 50th anniversary on Oct. 22

• 1461 Greens Prairie Road, College Station

The St. Joseph Health hospital locations across the Brazos Valley have rebranded to CommonSpirit Health.

The gist: According to a news release, the rebrand aims to help create a shared identity with other CommonSpirit locations while honoring the 90-year legacy of the St. Joseph system. CommonSpirit Market President Monte Bostwick said the system will continue to serve its neighbors and the ever-changing community needs.

“Our updated name carries that legacy forward while more clearly reflecting who we are today as part of CommonSpirit,” Bostwick said. “Together, we remain committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care and creating a healthier future for the Brazos Valley.”

The release said residents and patients should notice the rebrand with logo and iconography changes in the coming months.

Before you go: As previously reported by Community Impact, a new CommonSpirit primary care facility broke ground last year and is expected to be completed sometime this fall. The complete list of the hospitals getting name and logo changes is:

• Bryan

• College Station

• Burleson County

• Grimes County

• Madison County

George Bush Intercontinental Airport welcomed travelers to its redeveloped Terminal B North Concourse on Oct. 22, following an official unveiling on Oct. 21.

The big picture: The three-level, 765,000-square-foot facility is part of United Airlines' $2.6 billion Terminal B Transformation Program. The project began in November 2023 and is expected to increase the number of customers who can fly on peak travel dates in 2026 by 40% compared to 2023.

Zooming in: The redeveloped terminal features the following amenities:

• A 54,000-square-foot United Club, which is the largest airline club in the Americas

• Seating for 800 travelers, two full-service bars and two buffet stations inside the club

• 22 mainline gates, giving United Airlines 48 gates in Terminal B

• 10 large-scale art installations and a dedicated sensory room

• 105,000 square feet of space for retail and concessions

• Climate-controlled jet bridges and a new baggage handling system

Looking ahead: The expansion will also allow United Airlines to add new international destinations, including service to Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico; Cartagena, Colombia; and Caracas, Venezuela.