Community News
Safety for you and your family
- Always lock the windows and doors including dead bolts
- Put things in a place out of view
- example: inside a closed, locked garage
- Thieves like the dark, have adequate exterior lighting, we recommend motion sensitive lighting as well
- Clear shrubbery from around windows and doors
- Install door viewer (peep hole) and use it
- Activate alarms (if applicable)
- Consider installing a motion sensor(s), with your alarm system, in case thieves attempt to break a window to enter your residence
- Always appear to be home
- Put lights on a timer
- Check the mail and pick up the newspaper regularly or have someone do it for you
- Keep your lawn mowed
- Use curtains or blinds on garage windows
- Never leave notes stating you are out
- List all your property, including serial numbers and their location or engrave your property with your driver’s license number – keep the list in more than one place
- Walk through and video tape your house, it’s easy to miss something you see everyday
- Contact the police for any suspicious vehicles or people when you see them (not the next day)
- Meet your neighbors and watch out for each other
- Remember the 3 L’s – Lights, Lock, and the Law
Law
Lost dogs
A neighbor was walking by the front pond by the “Castle” (about 3:30) there were two dogs running loose – a black medium sized dog of mixed breed and a small either cocker spaniel or springer spaniel. The small spaniel followed the black dog into the water but then couldn’t get out because the water level is below the concrete ledge. When the neighbor tried to help him out of the water he barked and snapped at her at which point the other dog came running over. Fortunately, the spaniel got out of the pond himself. When I tried to approach the spaniel he barked and was unfriendly. Please be careful before approaching this spaniel. We do not want any more dogs attacks in our community.
Road Closure
The outside lane on the northbound side of the William D. Fitch Parkway will be closed from Victoria Avenue to Barron Road on Wednesday for road work related to the Barron Road Phase 2 Widening Project. The lane will be reopened by the end of the day.
Super Bowl Game Day DWI Enforcement
COLLEGE STATION POLICE DEPARTMENT
02/01/2012 - News Release: Super Bowl Game Day DWI Enforcement
"Super Bowl Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk"
On Sunday, February 5th, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Super Bowl Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign, the College Station Police Department will have additional officers on duty to be on the look out for intoxicated drivers. In an effort to ensure the safety of our traveling public, these officers will focus on DWI enforcement. According to recent data released by Mothers Against Drunk Driving "drunk driving remains the primary threat to American families on our roadways." If you plan on drinking, please designate a sober driver.
MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DRUNK DRIVING
Myth: Coffee can sober up someone who has had too much to drink.
Fact: Only time sobers. It takes about one hour to metabolize each drink.
Myth: Hard liquor is more intoxicating than beer or wine.
Fact: A 12-ounce can of beer, a five-ounce glass of wine, and a 12-ounce wine cooler contain the same amount of alcohol and the same intoxication potential as an ounce-and-a-half of liquor.
Myth: Someone who has had too much to drink will look intoxicated.
Fact: Someone's physical appearance can be misleading. One drink can impair someone's ability to drive. Judgment is the first thing affected when someone has been drinking and important motor skills are next.
STATISTICS - www.madd.org/statistics
- This year, over 10,200 people will die in drunk-driving crashes - one every 50 minutes.
- One in three people will be involved in an alcohol related crash in their lifetime
- Every minute, one person is injured from an alcohol related crash
- 50-70% of convicted drunk drivers continue to drive on a suspended license
- Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and one out of three of those is alcohol related
- Drunk driving costs each adult in this country almost $500 per year
- Texas ranks 49th in the US (with 1 being the best) as far as alcohol related traffic deaths in 2010
HOW TO SPOT A DRUNKEN DRIVER
These warning signs should be your signal to take down a license plate number and vehicle description in order to report it to the proper authorities. Do not attempt to stop the vehicle.
· Wide turns
· Straddling lanes or driving on the center line
· Drifting or moving in a straight line at a slight angle to the roadway
· Driving with headlights off at night
· Appearing to be drunk (i.e., eye fixation, face close to windshield, drinking in the vehicle)
· Driving below the speed limit
· Erratic braking or stopping without cause
· Slow response to traffic signals (sudden stop, delayed start)
· Nearly striking an object, curb, etc.
· Weaving or zigzagging across the road
· Driving on the wrong side of the road or completely off the roadway
· Tailgating
· Accelerating or decelerating rapidly
The safety of our community does not have borders. It is the goal of every law enforcement agency to protect the citizens that we serve. Be the eyes and ears of your police department. When you see suspicious activity contact the College Station Police Department at 979-764-3600 or the Texas A&M University Police Department at 979-845-2345; contact the Bryan Police Department or the Brazos County Sheriff's Office at 979-361-3888. Together we can make a difference in our community.
Prepared By: Officer Rhonda Seaton
City of College Station: Learn to Fish Event
1000 Krenek Tap Rd.
College Station, Texas 77842
The College Station Parks & Recreation Department is hosting the Texas Parks & Wildlife Learn to Fish Event on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. Families will learn the basics of fishing through fun, hands-on activities. Participants will receive a fishing fun pack and can draw for prizes.
- Equipment and bait provided, or you can bring your own.
- No fishing license required for youth under 17 years of age.
- Adults must accompany children.
- Bring sun protection and water.
For more information, contact Jeff Akers at 713.806.4981 or visit texasstateparks.org/gofish.
Notice of Public Hearing - City of College Station
Please see the attached document regarding a City of College Station public hearing.
Fishing at the back lake
We have received several calls over the past week regarding fishing in the back lake on Victoria. Any resident is welcome to fish (catch and release), children under the age of 17 do not need a fishing license. However, if an adult is helping with bating the hook etc. Texas Game Dept does require that you have a current fishing license.
Also, in confirming this information we found this web link thought it might give some ideas for summer fun
City Comprehensive Plan
The City has begun the process of creating revised zoning districts to better align with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan, both by name of the districts and by purpose of the districts. The Commission initiated this process at their regular meeting on December 1st. To learn more about the City's proposed process, please see the attached memo prepared for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Principal Planner
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
Christmas Decoration Theft Prevention Tips
Holiday yard decorations which include plywood cut-outs, inflatables, and lighted figures such as reindeer are a favorite target of thieves this year. The College Station Police Department offers the following suggestions for citizens who place decorations outside:
For plywood cut-outs - Drive a 1/4" - 1/2" conduit pipe approximately one foot into the ground and then use conduit strap to fasten the conduit to the plywood. Use a permanent marker or engraving tool to write your 8 digit Texas Drivers License number or place some other unique identifying mark on the back of the cut-out.
For Inflatables - If a loop or strap is provided, use a long tent stake (approximately one foot) to secure it. Write your 8 digit Texas Drivers License number (or some other unique identifying mark) somewhere on the decoration.
For lighted figures - (lighted reindeer) - Use a long tent stake (approximately one foot) to secure it. Again, for metal figures use an engraver to mark your property and for plastic figures use a permanent marker.
When securing your decorations please be careful of underground objects such as sprinkler systems, cable, and other hazards before driving conduit or stakes into the ground. In spite of these precautions you may still become a victim of theft; therefore, it is also a good idea to take a few pictures of your work. The pictures will help police prepare a better report as well as aiding in identifying your items should they be recovered later.
The safety of our community does not have borders. It is the goal of every law enforcement agency to protect the citizens that we serve. Be the eyes and ears of your police department. When you see suspicious activity contact the College Station Police Department at 979-764-3600 or the Texas A&M University Police Department at 979-845-2345; contact the Bryan Police Department or the Brazos County Sheriff's Office at 979-361-3888. Together we can make a difference in our community.
Tower Point
Spoons is shooting for Nov 15, GNC, The Pool Guy, Chrome Hair Salon, Sports Clips, are all working on their spaces.
ATT, Verizon, Taco Bell and McDonalds are all moving forward.
