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Multiple Victims in College Station Shopping Center Shooting
crime2 years ago

Multiple Victims in College Station Shopping Center Shooting

Four people were injured in a shooting at a College Station shopping center parking lot. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, with a large crowd present. Three of the injured were taken to hospitals by private vehicles, while the fourth was transported by ambulance. Police are urging witnesses to come forward with any information or evidence that could help identify the responsible parties. No suspects have been apprehended, and the investigation is ongoing.

McDonald's Employee Achieves Bachelor's Degree through Company Program
education2 years ago

McDonald's Employee Achieves Bachelor's Degree through Company Program

A McDonald's employee in College Station, Texas, has earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in just a year and a half through the company's Archways to Opportunity program. Joshua Winters, a Supervisor at McDonald's, completed the degree while working full-time, fulfilling a promise he made to his mother. The program offers employees the opportunity to earn a degree online for free, with flexible scheduling. The franchise owner, Jeanie Smith, expressed pride in Winters' achievement and highlighted the benefits of the program for other employees, including scholarships for high school and college students.

Community Outrage: Texas Residents Protest Controversial Infrastructure Projects
transportation2 years ago

Community Outrage: Texas Residents Protest Controversial Infrastructure Projects

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) provided an update on the FM 2818 Super Street project in College Station, which began in February 2021 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2024. The project, contracted to Knife River for $47.6 million, spans 3.2 miles from FM 60 to FM 2154. Recent progress includes the completion of the Holleman intersection and the Jones Butler overpass, as well as the construction of a Shared Use Path for pedestrians and bicyclists. The next major traffic switch is scheduled for late this year, with two lanes opening in each direction on FM 2818 and the re-opening of the direct-connect ramp.