BRYAN, Texas: What We Saw In Aggieland
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Date: 2024-01-28
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josegonzales3512
Lived in Bryan all my life (grew up out in Mumford to be specific) and have worked for both City of Bryan and City of College Station. They are some of the fastest growing municipalities in the country. With CS expanding south twords Navasota and the development of Wellborn after it's anexation as well as Bryan's expanding suburbs in Green Briar and Sandy Point in the north. Not to mention A&Ms Riverside campus off of Hwy 47 along with the Health Science Center and Bio corridor the cities are expanding faster than people realize. Downtown Bryan has been under going a modernization effort for about a decade now and has come leaps and bounds. We don't have the resources CS benefits from with A&M but have the Industrial Park and many manufacturing businesses continue to open up bringing higher skill jobs and raising the tax base. It's a great place to raise a family not to big and not to small and very resilient to economic downturns. We just need that Buc-ee's and then we'll be unstoppable.
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Lived in Bryan all my life (grew up out in Mumford to be specific) and have worked for both City of Bryan and City of College Station. They are some of the fastest growing municipalities in the country. With CS expanding south twords Navasota and the development of Wellborn after it's anexation as well as Bryan's expanding suburbs in Green Briar and Sandy Point in the north. Not to mention A&Ms Riverside campus off of Hwy 47 along with the Health Science Center and Bio corridor the cities are expanding faster than people realize. Downtown Bryan has been under going a modernization effort for about a decade now and has come leaps and bounds. We don't have the resources CS benefits from with A&M but have the Industrial Park and many manufacturing businesses continue to open up bringing higher skill jobs and raising the tax base. It's a great place to raise a family not to big and not to small and very resilient to economic downturns. We just need that Buc-ee's and then we'll be unstoppable.
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louissmith4680
The architecture is newer because college station was built mostly during the 60's and 70's as a long time native, Northgate is considered downtown because college station was only a university at first, However the oldest part of college station has 20th Century Modern architecture is near the post oak mall in the Welborn section of town which is near post oak mall on Harvey road, so if you want a legit downtown specifically look no further than Harvey road. i live near the Boonville section of Bryan, now i call it the Welborn side of college station because while these city's are considered one and the same they are actually made up of smaller towns that have been annexed, but as far as 19th Century architecture goes it's all located in down town Bryan, the fact you have no idea about Harvey Road in college station tells me you don't live around here lol!
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The architecture is newer because college station was built mostly during the 60's and 70's as a long time native, Northgate is considered downtown because college station was only a university at first, However the oldest part of college station has 20th Century Modern architecture is near the post oak mall in the Welborn section of town which is near post oak mall on Harvey road, so if you want a legit downtown specifically look no further than Harvey road. i live near the Boonville section of Bryan, now i call it the Welborn side of college station because while these city's are considered one and the same they are actually made up of smaller towns that have been annexed, but as far as 19th Century architecture goes it's all located in down town Bryan, the fact you have no idea about Harvey Road in college station tells me you don't live around here lol!
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teschchr122
College Station started out as simply the train station that brought people to campus. In the early days of College Station everyone that worked for the college lived on campus. Elementary school was there but I believe most people to shop went to, what was considered to be the evil city of Bryan. The reason it was considered evil was it (gasp) had bars. Now the wonderful boys that went to school there would of course never go there, LOL, so they mostly brought everything they could to campus. They raven had walls around the campus, North Gate is one of the most popular and where the kids today hang out a lot. It’s, ironically, covered with bars. Eventually the homes and schools were moved off campus. The city wasn’t officially established until the 1940’s. Just a bit of history on College Station.
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College Station started out as simply the train station that brought people to campus. In the early days of College Station everyone that worked for the college lived on campus. Elementary school was there but I believe most people to shop went to, what was considered to be the evil city of Bryan. The reason it was considered evil was it (gasp) had bars. Now the wonderful boys that went to school there would of course never go there, LOL, so they mostly brought everything they could to campus. They raven had walls around the campus, North Gate is one of the most popular and where the kids today hang out a lot. It’s, ironically, covered with bars. Eventually the homes and schools were moved off campus. The city wasn’t officially established until the 1940’s. Just a bit of history on College Station.
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timothydavis8388
I feel like for college station, since it’s so close to Bryan (and Bryan already has a downtown, and A&M’s campus is so big (I think it’s the largest by land area) college station doesn’t really have a central location to form a down town. And honestly the campus serves as the downtown because as you said the entire town is oriented towards campus. Most working adults work either on the campus for the university or at a business near the campus. The entire life of the town is focused around the university. It makes for a one note town in isolation, but Bryan and all of its cultural weight (first Friday, the farmers market, the independent businesses) makes up for the lack of culture and centrality in College Station
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I feel like for college station, since it’s so close to Bryan (and Bryan already has a downtown, and A&M’s campus is so big (I think it’s the largest by land area) college station doesn’t really have a central location to form a down town. And honestly the campus serves as the downtown because as you said the entire town is oriented towards campus. Most working adults work either on the campus for the university or at a business near the campus. The entire life of the town is focused around the university. It makes for a one note town in isolation, but Bryan and all of its cultural weight (first Friday, the farmers market, the independent businesses) makes up for the lack of culture and centrality in College Station
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DraGon-qm9hp
The revitalization of downtown Bryan started in the early 90s (if memory serves me well. At the time I worked for a really small electronics parts house off of Texas Avenue really close to downtown and lots of days and lunch dollars were spent there. I've been here since birth and live here now, with a few short years away in between due to a career. A nice city to live, but miss the old smaller town it use to be. A huge amount of people live just outside the city limits (literally a few feet to 1, 2, 3 miles) and is why the population isn't a lot higher. Interesting to know why they aren't counted as part of the population, since they have a Bryan address. Thanks for the video!
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The revitalization of downtown Bryan started in the early 90s (if memory serves me well. At the time I worked for a really small electronics parts house off of Texas Avenue really close to downtown and lots of days and lunch dollars were spent there. I've been here since birth and live here now, with a few short years away in between due to a career. A nice city to live, but miss the old smaller town it use to be. A huge amount of people live just outside the city limits (literally a few feet to 1, 2, 3 miles) and is why the population isn't a lot higher. Interesting to know why they aren't counted as part of the population, since they have a Bryan address. Thanks for the video!
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normanlipscomb5778
The statue with the two children was Dale Carnegie which is why it's out in front of his library
The Masonic Lodge was also built in 1903 it will be under going renovations as the owner of the velvet leaf cigar lounge will be it's new owner along with several investors ( I am one of the investors)
DTB ( downtown Bryan ) as we locals call it is a beautiful and thriving area and next time you come by stop in the cigar lounge and ask for Norman and if I am there I'll buy you a cigar and tell you more about the history of the twin cities. I really enjoyed your video.
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The statue with the two children was Dale Carnegie which is why it's out in front of his library
The Masonic Lodge was also built in 1903 it will be under going renovations as the owner of the velvet leaf cigar lounge will be it's new owner along with several investors ( I am one of the investors)
DTB ( downtown Bryan ) as we locals call it is a beautiful and thriving area and next time you come by stop in the cigar lounge and ask for Norman and if I am there I'll buy you a cigar and tell you more about the history of the twin cities. I really enjoyed your video.
Gigem
Mr Norman
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leonardruback4902
Good video. I noticed you were surprised by the condition of both towns and remarked there were very few buildings in serious disrepair in the areas you visited. I recall you videoing one while driving down MLK but simultaneously pointed out the next building (neighboring) was fine. All praise for what you saw and did and very complimentary all the way through. You chose the ONLY building in disrepair in your video to use as the thumbnail This seems totally out of place. If true click bait is what you wanted, rest assured there are areas you could have visited that would have delivered.
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Good video. I noticed you were surprised by the condition of both towns and remarked there were very few buildings in serious disrepair in the areas you visited. I recall you videoing one while driving down MLK but simultaneously pointed out the next building (neighboring) was fine. All praise for what you saw and did and very complimentary all the way through. You chose the ONLY building in disrepair in your video to use as the thumbnail This seems totally out of place. If true click bait is what you wanted, rest assured there are areas you could have visited that would have delivered.
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usa-by-car
Downtown revolves around the economy. Its centralized businesses that everyone wants to live around to access jobs. This is what makes the campus the downtown hub. Other businesses will gather around the downtown areas to increase their traffic and increase revenue, which is a common business model. Restaurants generally are in one area. Gas stations will typically try to stay close etc. So if you are not looking at it from an economic standpoint, then no, there is no downtown. But economically, it is downtown.
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Downtown revolves around the economy. Its centralized businesses that everyone wants to live around to access jobs. This is what makes the campus the downtown hub. Other businesses will gather around the downtown areas to increase their traffic and increase revenue, which is a common business model. Restaurants generally are in one area. Gas stations will typically try to stay close etc. So if you are not looking at it from an economic standpoint, then no, there is no downtown. But economically, it is downtown.
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CaptainHowdy1969
I thoroughly enjoyed this video as I've been to Bryan/College Station. it's a pretty cool town and although I didn't go Downtown I'm def planning that when I make a return trip to Bryan & I will def have me a bite at billy's Bar & Grill. when I went to B/CS I had a bite at an old fashioned Diner right off the main drag thru town that I really enjoyed as I'm a huge fan of the show Diners, Drive-ins & Dives on the food network and I love supporting those old family run eateries whenever possible.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this video as I've been to Bryan/College Station. it's a pretty cool town and although I didn't go Downtown I'm def planning that when I make a return trip to Bryan & I will def have me a bite at billy's Bar & Grill. when I went to B/CS I had a bite at an old fashioned Diner right off the main drag thru town that I really enjoyed as I'm a huge fan of the show Diners, Drive-ins & Dives on the food network and I love supporting those old family run eateries whenever possible.
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jamesmancuso3666
As you stated College Station begin life as a school campus outside Bryan. This created the oddity of a city without a downtown. If you were to call anything downtown it could only be the college because that is where the city started.
I work in downtown Bryan as a cook for the Queen Theater, Palace, and Billy's grill. You need to come back on a First Friday. First Friday of every month there is a big gathering.
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As you stated College Station begin life as a school campus outside Bryan. This created the oddity of a city without a downtown. If you were to call anything downtown it could only be the college because that is where the city started.
I work in downtown Bryan as a cook for the Queen Theater, Palace, and Billy's grill. You need to come back on a First Friday. First Friday of every month there is a big gathering.
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jeremywiegand5695
I lived in 103 cooner street back in 2003. You passed it by your hotel. We had so much paranormal activity my roommate hired a ghost hunting team. They spent 24hrs with us and called in a lady who claimed she could talk to ghost. It was silly at first but then she spoke to a woman named Margaret I believe. Later we found out through a elder local Margaret and her husband built the home in early 1900s I believe
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I lived in 103 cooner street back in 2003. You passed it by your hotel. We had so much paranormal activity my roommate hired a ghost hunting team. They spent 24hrs with us and called in a lady who claimed she could talk to ghost. It was silly at first but then she spoke to a woman named Margaret I believe. Later we found out through a elder local Margaret and her husband built the home in early 1900s I believe
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jameskaihatu6209
The first huge house you drove past is owned by the former mayor of Bryan. What you did not show were the far more modest homes that make up the majority of that neighborhood. The real attraction of living in that neighborhood, besides its proximity to the campus, is the non-invasive HOA.
With the George, the LaSalle, the Stella, and other cool hotels in the area, you stayed in an Embassy Suites
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The first huge house you drove past is owned by the former mayor of Bryan. What you did not show were the far more modest homes that make up the majority of that neighborhood. The real attraction of living in that neighborhood, besides its proximity to the campus, is the non-invasive HOA.
With the George, the LaSalle, the Stella, and other cool hotels in the area, you stayed in an Embassy Suites
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Tomrific
College Station got its start as a train depot that was where they dropped off A & M students. The city was actually. incorporated in 1939 and does not have a downtown. They claim their downtown is Texas Ave. from University to Holloman. I lived in College Station and now live in Bryan. Best thing about Bryan downtown are all the great restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
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College Station got its start as a train depot that was where they dropped off A & M students. The city was actually. incorporated in 1939 and does not have a downtown. They claim their downtown is Texas Ave. from University to Holloman. I lived in College Station and now live in Bryan. Best thing about Bryan downtown are all the great restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
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rickygarza2207
Love the video! I’ve lived in Bryan all my life and can tell you that the twin cities pretty much function as one considering there is no separation between the two when driving. College Station has Northgate which has many bars that the student aged population frequent, Bryan’s Downtown is more family friendly and bars are aimed more toward the older crowd.
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Love the video! I’ve lived in Bryan all my life and can tell you that the twin cities pretty much function as one considering there is no separation between the two when driving. College Station has Northgate which has many bars that the student aged population frequent, Bryan’s Downtown is more family friendly and bars are aimed more toward the older crowd.
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ishouldhavetried
I live in College Station, but I'm not from here. I moved here almost a year ago. I consider downtown anywhere where there are the highest concentration of government buildings, usually located in the oldest part of town. So I'd argue that Texas AM area is downtown because it's oldest area and City hall and other govt buildings are across the street
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I live in College Station, but I'm not from here. I moved here almost a year ago. I consider downtown anywhere where there are the highest concentration of government buildings, usually located in the oldest part of town. So I'd argue that Texas AM area is downtown because it's oldest area and City hall and other govt buildings are across the street
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naori. 1383
Try Navasota, TX next, lived there my whole life before moving out, the town was absolutely trashed and there wasn't much for quite some time. Now, there's a hotel, beautiful restaurants, nice homey shops, and it's the perfectly small booming town. It's a cool place to settle down with a family if you're looking for a small town feel.
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Try Navasota, TX next, lived there my whole life before moving out, the town was absolutely trashed and there wasn't much for quite some time. Now, there's a hotel, beautiful restaurants, nice homey shops, and it's the perfectly small booming town. It's a cool place to settle down with a family if you're looking for a small town feel.
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keyup2626
Good looking area, A&M sure is massive. Happy New Years to the both of you, I hope 2023 is a very productive and prosperous year for you guys. Thank you for a the wonderful travel videos last year, they were amazing.
I hope you’re going to write a book about all the adventures.
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Good looking area, A&M sure is massive. Happy New Years to the both of you, I hope 2023 is a very productive and prosperous year for you guys. Thank you for a the wonderful travel videos last year, they were amazing.
I hope you’re going to write a book about all the adventures.
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usa-by-car
I litterly live in bryan, TX as we speak. Also the street u turn to that looks like in woods, I used to always love going through that street when I was a child. Looking at all the big houses, it is always very calming to go through that street in my opinion!
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I litterly live in bryan, TX as we speak. Also the street u turn to that looks like in woods, I used to always love going through that street when I was a child. Looking at all the big houses, it is always very calming to go through that street in my opinion!
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Veyronp87
Bryan/College station is a very interesting place. There are a TON of wealthy people that live there (lot of retired big oil execs) but there are also quite a few low income families as well. and then you have the university right in the middle of it all.
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Bryan/College station is a very interesting place. There are a TON of wealthy people that live there (lot of retired big oil execs) but there are also quite a few low income families as well. and then you have the university right in the middle of it all.
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usa-by-car
Bryan is the town College Station was the train stop for Texas A&M University. The train conductor would call out next stop college station. It was a large military school and agriculture school. That's why no town there in College Station.
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Bryan is the town College Station was the train stop for Texas A&M University. The train conductor would call out next stop college station. It was a large military school and agriculture school. That's why no town there in College Station.
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Jason-ft9oy
Awesome video of the twin city's. Love seeing content on my home town. I live in Bryan and work on the campus of Texas A&M. Bryan is more family oriented and College Station is more for the students but we kinda see it as a whole.
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Awesome video of the twin city's. Love seeing content on my home town. I live in Bryan and work on the campus of Texas A&M. Bryan is more family oriented and College Station is more for the students but we kinda see it as a whole.
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danielleterry2331
I live in Somerville but work in Bryan and college station with a road construction company. College station is a city now lol they have never felt any of the recessions due to large student body from other countries
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I live in Somerville but work in Bryan and college station with a road construction company. College station is a city now lol they have never felt any of the recessions due to large student body from other countries
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joypalmer7616
Thanks for visiting the town in which I live. Have been hers since 1985 an d went to work at Texas A& M University and retired from there on 2007. Glad you an your wife enjoyed our town. Come back and see us sometime.
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Thanks for visiting the town in which I live. Have been hers since 1985 an d went to work at Texas A& M University and retired from there on 2007. Glad you an your wife enjoyed our town. Come back and see us sometime.
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usa-by-car
If you come back, the whole Brazos valley has a lot of cool towns to explore. Definitely go south to Navasota. I’d love to see you check it out. Also you should check out Montgomery county and Conroe
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If you come back, the whole Brazos valley has a lot of cool towns to explore. Definitely go south to Navasota. I’d love to see you check it out. Also you should check out Montgomery county and Conroe
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summer09134
Have lived in bryan for 26 years personally wouldn’t recommend Billy’s. If y’all are ever here again try Longhorn, 3rd on main or top of the hill. Thank you for reviewing out little town
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Have lived in bryan for 26 years personally wouldn’t recommend Billy’s. If y’all are ever here again try Longhorn, 3rd on main or top of the hill. Thank you for reviewing out little town
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katbot2190
Funny thing about the mansions, looked like normal homes on the other side. I would hate to pay those property taxes due to the mansions. Cool town, thanks for going there and sharing.
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Funny thing about the mansions, looked like normal homes on the other side. I would hate to pay those property taxes due to the mansions. Cool town, thanks for going there and sharing.
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nanianddee
Thanks to you guys for coming to the b/cs area next you guys should checkout Texas A&M hotel and conference center across from the stadium it has a outdoor pool on top of the roof
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Thanks to you guys for coming to the b/cs area next you guys should checkout Texas A&M hotel and conference center across from the stadium it has a outdoor pool on top of the roof
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dawanawilliams5266
Thanks for the great tour and commentary on my home town. I love living here. Although I moved away, came back, moved away and now back. BCS will always be home for me.
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Thanks for the great tour and commentary on my home town. I love living here. Although I moved away, came back, moved away and now back. BCS will always be home for me.
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blessed_the_moon
Thank you so much for showing what Bryan's Downtown has to offer. It has come along way and I'm very happy and proud of how amazing and beautiful downtown Bryan is.
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Thank you so much for showing what Bryan's Downtown has to offer. It has come along way and I'm very happy and proud of how amazing and beautiful downtown Bryan is.
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ranru8221
Thanks for coming to my home town to explore the unknown that I lived through all my life with the memories that I made living here. I'm glad you had a good time. Gig Em
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Thanks for coming to my home town to explore the unknown that I lived through all my life with the memories that I made living here. I'm glad you had a good time. Gig Em
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thehowlers9625
i hate to beak it to you but i live in bryan and nobody goes downtown except on First Friday lmao and College Station's Downtown is Northgate on University Dr.
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i hate to beak it to you but i live in bryan and nobody goes downtown except on First Friday lmao and College Station's Downtown is Northgate on University Dr.
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chrispeele3746
NeighborhoodScout show’s the crime rate in Bryan as insanely high. What has been you all’s experience that lives there (College-Station included.
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NeighborhoodScout show’s the crime rate in Bryan as insanely high. What has been you all’s experience that lives there (College-Station included.
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dwayneloftice2326
Lots and lots of changes to B&CS since my time there in the mid-60s. As a Freshman, Aggieland had only 9, 600 students as I recall.
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Lots and lots of changes to B&CS since my time there in the mid-60s. As a Freshman, Aggieland had only 9, 600 students as I recall.
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jerrysuebiddle6786
I am 70 years old and I was raised in Bryan Texas and i still live here. I was told that the man on the bench was mr. Cargill
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I am 70 years old and I was raised in Bryan Texas and i still live here. I was told that the man on the bench was mr. Cargill
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