‘City of Bryan’ Archives
The End Of The World As We Know It
Today was a sad day at the Brazos Animal Shelter, or what’s left of it. Volunteers steadily moved the final equipment from the Finfeather Road building over to the Leonard Road property, and I had the opportunity to be there for some final work I helped with. This was a tragic day for the Shelter staff, as their beloved leader and champion, [...]
Have A Heart For Mike Southerland
I was speaking with Bryan City Staff this morning and was informed of Mike Southerland being in the hospital. Apparently The Eagle and KBTX have reported on this, but since they stink as news outlets nowadays, I don’t go out of my way to read or watch whatever they choose to report. Staff tells me Mike is in serious condition and were unsure [...]
Liars And Vipers And Hares
Brazos Animal Shelter and Bryan part ways permanently on August 31st Council members, Board Members, City Staff all agree blame lay largely with one person Documentation supports that position Crematorium, along with Finfeather location, belongs to Bryan and will be at least temporary Bryan operation’s location starting September [...]
BAS & Bryan: All You Need To Know.
The City of Bryan is hiring. They are hiring an Animal Shelter Technician, and an Animal Shelter Manager. There will be no contract between the City and the Brazos Animal Shelter. I may be telling you why soon, though I have known for several weeks. It depends on one person, and one person only. And to that person I say, “Cease and [...]
A Humane Society in Aggieland
It’s official. Bryan, Texas now has a long-term contract with The Brazos Animal Shelter, Inc. (BAS) As I canvassed votes earlier today it was apparent what would happen, but it was not without dissent. I have written an entire post about that and the future of our community, but I am sitting on that until at least later tonight when, if I [...]
Neutered
You’ve been wondering where I’ve been since the last major action by the Bryan City Council regarding the Brazos Animal Shelter (BAS) contract. You’ll recall Council directed staff to come to a contractual agreement with BAS that Council could vote upon. Council voted tonight. 6 – 1. Six FOR, one OPPOSED. Even Charles and Elayne [...]
I Take It You Approve
Bryan City Council unanimously passed reopening negotiations with Brazos Animal Shelter with several conditions and caveats that appear to be beneficial to both entities. Several people pretty high up in several food chains have asked if I approve (None of these food chains involve Council or BAS). I approve of the intent, and the desired [...]
Clowns To The Left Of Me Jokers To The Right
Stuck in the middle with you, my fellow Bryan Citizen. It’s 8:30 AM. Do you know where your City Council is? They are in Executive Session discussing this: The Brazos Animal Shelter – City of Bryan Combined Activities Proposal This proposal was written up by Ben Hardeman, former Councilman and one of two current representatives for [...]
Executive Privilege And Responsible Media
Tomorrow at 8:30 AM, the Bryan City Council meets in Executive Session to discuss a proposal prepared by former Councilman and current City of Bryan representative on the Shelter Board Ben Hardeman that attempts to bring the two sides together in an agreement that will service the animal welfare needs of our city. Hardeman’s one-page, blue [...]
The Fall Guy
First, I appreciate your patience in my absence. I’m not a writer or investigator by training, and the whole series of posts exposing Mike Southerland really wore me out. I needed to catch up on a lot of things. I beg your indulgence, and I thank you for it. This is a rather hastily thrown together piece, but necessary. I hope to return to [...]
