A proposed plan to widen Harvey Road in College Station would expand State Hwy. 30 to four lanes and add roundabouts at major intersections, but construction funding has not yet been secured.

In an open house information session on Oct. 20, the Texas Department of Transportation’s Bryan District laid out its development of the “SH 30 (Harvey Road) Corridor Plan” in coordination with Brazos County, the city of College Station and the Bryan-College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization.

The highlights:

• The road would expand from two lanes to a four-lane roadway with a narrow, raised median and a 10-foot-wide shared-use path.

• The plan requires additional right of way but would not displace buildings.

• Brazos County's population is projected to grow 30% from 2020 to 2040, and average daily traffic on Harvey Road is projected to rise about 60% between 2022 and 2052.

• The corridor recorded 57 crashes from 2019 through 2023.

• The project will not be up for considered priority for up to four years.

Brazos County commissioners awarded a $10 million contract to renovate the county’s future 911 dispatch center on Oct. 20.

About the project: The county bought the building at 2504 Kent St. in 2024 to eventually relocate its emergency dispatch operations. Renovation of the building to get it up to spec for the county’s 911 team is expected to be completed by 2028, according to agenda documents. Commissioners awarded the contract to the construction firm SpawGlass.

The new facility will have more space, secure parking and a more reliable location overall, according to county documents. The 911 district has been at its current building since 1988 and now has around 36 dispatchers on staff.

Also of note:

• Commissioners approved a 116-month $485,000 contract to purchase software from Axon Enterprise for the DA's office to evaluate digital evidence and process cases faster.

• The county approved a $298,000 contract for its voter registration and elections management system with VR Systems to help county staff maintain voter records and process and fulfill ballot-by-mail requests.

College Station ISD approved its 2026-27 improvement plan on Oct. 20, aiming to close gaps in critical areas despite continued district improvements.

In a nutshell: As previously reported by Community Impact, the board began a five-year improvement plan in July after five independent auditors evaluated the district during the 2024-25 spring semester.

Zooming in: According to agenda material, the district currently sits at 86% overall, with eight “A” rated campuses and a 96.1% graduation rate. The impact areas the schools will focus on are:

• Multi-tiered system of support for academics and behavior: Every campus will have a unique tiered system for both students and teachers.

• Middle school mathematics: Students from grades 5-8 will receive Tier 1 materials, along with coaching and the administration will utilize data science to see trends among the student body.

• Professional Learning Communities: The district will start collaborative teacher teams and will set individual student goals and monitor progress with each formative assessment throughout the school year.

Going forward: The district unanimously approved the 2026-27 improvement plan without questions for Mann.

This weekend will have lots of spooky fun and opportunities to give back, Oct. 22-25. The Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo also returns for its 15th season. This is not a comprehensive list.

The Woods Haunted Trail BCS: A&M's chapter of Phi Kappa Tau hosts an immersive Halloween-themed experience with live scare actors that is suitable for all ages, benefitting the Brazos Valley Food Bank and SeriousFun Children's Network.

• Through Oct. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight

• $10-15

• 10436 N. Dowling Road, College Station

Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo: For its 15th anniversary, the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo will offer a host of traditional fair treats, games, activities and rides.

• Oct. 23, 4-11 p.m.

• $10-30 (admission and ticket prices vary)

• 5827 Leonard Road, Bryan

Fall Festival: Restoration Church will host its annual fall festival, complete with games, music and burgers.

• Oct. 25, 4-6:30 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• 501 W. 31st St., Bryan