The Think Brazos Podcast

John Nichols is currently a city councilman and is running to be the next mayor of College Station, Texas. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, he discusses his background, role of the mayor, housing affordability, and the city's purchase of Macy's. John Nichol's facebook page Think Brazos website Support the Think Brazos podcast by donating. Disclosure and disclaimer: The purpose of the T...

Brent Hairston sits down with the Think Brazos Podcast. Hairston is currently a city councilman and is running to be the next mayor of Bryan, Texas. In this episode, he discusses his background, housing affordability, local government transparency, and Downtown and Midtown in Bryan, Texas. Brent Hairston's campaign website Think Brazos website Disclosure and disclaimer: The purpose of the Think Br...

Mike Southerland sits down with the Think Brazos Podcast to discuss how he got involved in politics and what his goals are should he become the next mayor of Bryan, Texas. Topics include Mike's time in the military, housing affordability in Bryan, and relations with College Station and Texas A&M University. Mike Southerland's campaign website Think Brazos website Disclosure and disclaimer: The...

Wanda Watson is the former chair of the Democratic Party in Brazos County and is running to represent Precinct 4 on the Brazos County Commissioners Court. In this episode, she talks about her background and goals with Think Brazos Podcast host Charles Coats. The run-off election for the Democratic primary is May 24th, 2022 between Wanda Watson and Prentiss Madison. Early voting is May 16-20, 2022....

Prentiss Madison is running for Precinct 4 Brazos County Commissioner. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, he discusses his experience and goals with host Charles Coats.  Madison is currently a member of the Bryan City Council and has served on the Bryan Planning and Zoning Commission and the Bryan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board . The run-off election is May 24, 2022 between Prentiss...

James Edge will soon be sworn in as the new city council member in the City of Bryan for single member district 4. He's filling a vacant seat previously held by Flynn Adcock, who died earlier this year.  James spent almost 10 years working in the local district office for former Congressman Bill Flores and now brings that experience to the Bryan City Council. If you listen to the end, you'll hear...

Russ Ford is running for re-election to the Brazos County Commissioners Court. He represents precinct 2, which is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County. In this interview, he talks with Think Brazos host Charles Coats about his experience and how he would continue serving as commissioner. Some of the issues discussed include urban growth, housing, and broadband. Think Brazos interviewed all four...

The former mayor of Kurten, Texas sits down with the Think Brazos Podcast to talk about his campaign for Brazos County Commissioner. Ronnie Vitulli Sr. is running for Brazos County Precinct 2 Commissioner, which is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County and includes Kurten, Wixon Valley, Edge, Tabor, and portions of Bryan and College Station, Texas. The Think Brazos Podcast interviewed all four R...

Chuck Konderla is one of four candidates vying for Brazos County Precinct 2 Commissioner. Precinct 2 is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County and includes Kurten, Edge, Wixon Valley, Tabor, and parts of Bryan and College Station, Texas. Mr. Konderla is a Bryan business owner who brings experience from city council and the Brazos County Commissioners Court. The Think Brazos Podcast conducted with...

Silas Garrett is running for Precinct 2 of the Brazos County Commissioners Court.  Precinct 2 is the northeast quadrant of Brazos County. Mr. Garrett and his wife own George's Paint and Body in Bryan, Texas and, on this show, Mr. Garrett describes how he would serve as your next county commissioner. The Think Brazos Podcast interviewed all four Republican candidates vying for this position, so che...

In this episode, Think Brazos Podcast host Charles Coats interviews Fred Dupriest about the use of impact fees for College Station. What are impact fees? They're basically an up front, one-time charge to a developer (someone who prepares land for or builds a home or business) in order to help the city pay for anticipated future expenses related to the development (water, sewer, roadway, etc). Here...

In this episode, Think Brazos Podcast host Charles Coats interviews former owner of Stylecraft Builders Randy French about why he opposes impact fees for College Station. What are impact fees? They're basically an up front, one-time charge to a developer (someone who prepares land for or builds a home or business) in order to help the city pay for anticipated future expenses related to the develop...

On November 2, 2021, the residents of College Station, Texas will have an opportunity to decide who will represent them in two places on their city council. Many potential voters will stay home and let others decide the future of College Station. What will you do? In this episode, Think Brazos host Charles Coats talks with David Levine, who is running for the College Station City Council Place 6 s...

On November 2, 2021, the residents of College Station, Texas will have an opportunity to decide who will represent them in two places on their city council. Many potential voters will stay home and let others decide the future of College Station. What will you do? In this episode, Think Brazos host Charles Coats talks with Marie-Anne Mousseau-Holland, who is running for election to the College Sta...

On November 2, 2021, the residents of College Station, Texas will have an opportunity to decide who will represent them in two places on their city council. Many potential voters will stay home and let others decide the future of College Station. What will you do? In this episode, Think Brazos host Charles Coats talks with Dennis Maloney, who is the incumbent running for re-election to the College...

On November 2, 2021, the residents of College Station, Texas will have an opportunity to decide who will represent them in two places on their city council. Many potential voters will stay home and let others decide the future of College Station. What will you do? In this episode, Think Brazos host Charles Coats talks with Elizabeth Cunha, who is the incumbent running for re-election to the Colleg...

On November 2, 2021, the residents of College Station, Texas will have an opportunity to decide who will represent them in two places on their city council. Many potential voters will stay home and let others decide the future of College Station. What will you do? In this episode, Think Brazos host Charles Coats talks with William Wright, who is the challenger running for election to the College S...

Join the local conversation! Think Brazos podcast hosts Charles and Whitney Coats ask their congressman, Representative Pete Sessions (TX-17), about his views on President Biden's infrastructure plan, the housing market, eviction and foreclosure moratoriums, and the upcoming redistricting in Texas. If you live in Brazos County, we'd love to hear what you think of the podcast. Send us an email at t...

Leslie Donovan discusses the College Station City Council's proposed Restricted Occupancy Overlay (ROO) with Charles and Whitney Coats. Ms. Donovan is a College Station homeowner who rents out her extra bedrooms to help pay the mortgage and medical bills. Her story is unique, and one worth listening to.  This interview is part of a series of Think Brazos interviews with local residents about this...

Fred Dupriest discusses the College Station City Council's proposed Restricted Occupancy Overlay (ROO) with Charles Coats. As a member of the College Station Association of Neighborhoods , Mr. Dupriest explains what the ROO is and why he thinks it will help families afford a good home in College Station. This interview is part of a series of Think Brazos interviews with local residents about this...

Elianor Vessali discusses the College Station City Council's proposed Restricted Occupancy Overlay (ROO) with Charles and Whitney Coats. As a former College Station City Council Member, Ms. Vessali is concerned that the ROO is overlooking the diversity of socioeconomic needs in College Station. This interview is part of a series of Think Brazos interviews with local residents about this potential...

Jeremy Osborne discusses the College Station City Council's proposed Restricted Occupancy Overlay (ROO) with Charles and Whitney Coats. As a member of the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission , Mr. Osborne believes the ROO would not be a good policy for our community and explains why in this episode. This interview is part of a series of Think Brazos interviews with local residents about...

Potential Consequences of a Restricted Occupancy Overlay (ROO) for College Station The College Station City Council is considering adopting a Restricted Occupancy Overlay. Also called a ROO, this potential rule could allow neighborhoods to vote on restricting how many unrelated people can live in a home together.  College Station and Bryan , Texas are both home to Texas A&M University , the la...

COVID-19 has taken lives and livelihoods in Bryan and College Station. Hopes are rising for a vaccine, but what else can a community do to help recover? Mercatus Center scholars Emily Hamilton, Salim Furth, and Nolan Gray join Charles and Whitney Coats of Think Brazos to discuss how certain housing types could help Bryan and College Station recover from COVID-19 and what that recovery may look lik...

Who will you choose to lead the City of Bryan out of the Coronavirus pandemic? Think Brazos sat down (via Zoom) with both candidates who are running for Bryan's Single Member District 4. In this episode, Charles Coats interviews Flynn Adcock about his background and priorities for Bryan.  The winner of this race will join the Bryan City Council and create policies that impact housing affordability...