Think since i have lived in college station they have only committed to six different locations and never made it happen. And they made so much on the land they invested in on holleman and at chimney hill so their track record has been spectacular. I was hopeful when A&M built the hotel and conference center they would finally stop their conference center insanity. But o guess i was mistaken.

Chimney Hill and Wolf Pen Creek live forever! Probably can put a YMCA into the convention center as well!

"by god" lol.

By God, if the Catholics can build one we can too!

Two potential locations:

1) College Station midtown to try get some development out there where there has been little to none of the commercial activity they expected, or

2) Northgate area and fill it with hundreds of toilets to really stick it to the people of Bryan.

Captn_Ag05 said:

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Two potential locations:

1) College Station midtown to try get some development out there where there has been little to none of the commercial activity they expected, or

2) Northgate area and fill it with hundreds of toilets to really stick it to the people of Bryan.

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If we select the second option - I say we call it "Operation tutu" for the emphasis on #2 and that school down in Austin.

Uh oh. What dilapidated buildings need purchasing? Is Post Oak close to going fully under, yet?

I was for the city building one back in the day. But now A&M has a conference center, Bryan has Legends Event Center and the Expo Center. I don't think College Station really needs one anymore.

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I was for the city building one back in the day. But now A&M has a conference center, Bryan has Legends Event Center and the Expo Center. I don't think College Station really needs one anymore.

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Must be a council critter that wants their legacy constructed before 'retiring'. Crompton Convention Center & Parking has a nice ring to it (CCCP for short).

They could put it next to the Dude Perfect coliseum going up next to Santa's Wonderland. I hope they put in a heli-pad so I can just fly in because parking will really suck around Christmas and basketball season.

staff please don't ban me for saying suck.

I will support the convention center if the People's Republic of College Station agrees to give up any future diverging diamonds, traffic circles and MEDIANS.

Maybe they should first focus on utilizing the A&M facilities that were supposed to be comped in Exchange for the $14M COCS put up for the Kyle field expansion.

Taj Mahal IV... Build it and the tax payers will revolt.

Man traffic circle near tower point works fine must be a student problem.

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I will support the convention center if the People's Republic of College Station agrees to give up any future diverging diamonds, traffic circles and MEDIANS.

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Pretty sure a lot of that is TxDOT. Also not being able to navigate a DDI is a sign of...well, it wouldn't be polite to say.

Yeah better take that up with TxDot.. CoCS has no say on those roads, they are all state highways… supposedly the medians are part of TxDOT safety plans.. I agree they do make things difficult..

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Thoughts?

https://wtaw.com/college-station-city-council-agrees-to-bring-back-consideration-of-a-city-owned-convention-center/

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13 years ago, the College Station city council tabled the idea of a city owned convention center.

During both of the council's May meetings, renewed interest was expressed.

Councilman Dennis Maloney, who was on the governing body when the center was tabled in March of 2010, said during the May 15 meeting "By God it's time we had a convention center. Everyone on this council is supportive of it. We need it. We've got a space for it. We need a convention center."

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Texas A&M is College Station's convention center.

I thought that was what the Macy's was for?

I guess my question is, how big are we going to get in Brazos County and still not have a full-sized Convention Center? 400,000 population? Half million? We have an incredible inventory of hotels but they stay largely empty during the week. I mean the type of Convention Center that can accommodate medical equipment shows, industry groups, hundreds of display booths, etc. Not even our beloved Texas A&M has that. Remember we have an approved and funded interstate coming.

Anyway, that's why I asked for it to be on the city's strategic plan and to be placed on the agenda. Right now I think it's important to look at, just look at, without spending a lot of taxpayer dollars.

My $.02 as one member of council, speaking for no one but myself. Thanks.

Bob Yancy said:

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I guess my question is, how big are we going to get in Brazos County and still not have a full-sized Convention Center? 400,000 population? Half million? We have an incredible inventory of hotels but they stay largely empty during the week. I mean the type of Convention Center that can accommodate medical equipment shows, industry groups, hundreds of display booths, etc. Not even our beloved Texas A&M has that. Remember we have an approved and funded interstate coming.

Anyway, that's why I asked for it to be on the city's strategic plan and to be placed on the agenda. Right now I think it's important to look at, just look at, without spending a lot of taxpayer dollars.

My $.02 as one member of council, speaking for no one but myself. Thanks.

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We've been hearing about an interstate since I moved here 30 years ago. When?

Having a convention center isn't going to just magically draw conventions here. Is there a plan for attracting such things?

Attached is a link to the current I-14 map. It's still in the planning stage. Yes, I agree conventions won't just come. We'll need to go get the business, if a Convention Center happens. Yes, there is a plan. The city has new funding allocated and new staff assigned to accomplish increased tourism and trade shows. I hope this is helpful.

https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot/get-involved/statewide/i-14-system-in-texas/050923-i-14-system-in-texas-map.pdf

Whatever attracts another airline and airport expansion. Driving to Houston isn't awful but not always that convenient.

We need Comic Con and a Cowchella.

Bob Yancy said:

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I guess my question is, how big are we going to get in Brazos County and still not have a full-sized Convention Center? 400,000 population? Half million? We have an incredible inventory of hotels but they stay largely empty during the week. I mean the type of Convention Center that can accommodate medical equipment shows, industry groups, hundreds of display booths, etc. Not even our beloved Texas A&M has that. Remember we have an approved and funded interstate coming.

Anyway, that's why I asked for it to be on the city's strategic plan and to be placed on the agenda. Right now I think it's important to look at, just look at, without spending a lot of taxpayer dollars.

My $.02 as one member of council, speaking for no one but myself. Thanks.

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Yall want to host conventions and have people drive 1 1/2 hours to college station from Houston? Next big ticket item is an airport expansion. I also guess we are going to need a bar scenario with adults only and no college kids. Texas A&M could host a trade show with hundreds of booths if it wanted to. In the spring/summer Kyle field and reed arena could work in tandem to host massive shows.

Can y'all name ten conventions that would come here? Does anyone have any interest in coming to college station for a convention? If not, you are in the if you build it they will come scenario.

I am sure Texas A&M hotel is trying the same thing for conventions and conferences of small to medium size but they can expand to Kyle field and reed arena.

This seems like a we want money but we will have to spend money to get it with no promises scenario. Seen it before a hundred times.

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Attached is a link to the current I-14 map. It's still in the planning stage. Yes, I agree conventions won't just come. We'll need to go get the business, if a Convention Center happens. Yes, there is a plan. The city has new funding allocated and new staff assigned to accomplish increased tourism and trade shows. I hope this is helpful.

https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot/get-involved/statewide/i-14-system-in-texas/050923-i-14-system-in-texas-map.pdf

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IMHO, back when hotel occupancy taxes were levied, city governments suddenly felt they were in the tourism business instead of the 'stewards of tax dollars' business. Now the mindset of city officials far and wide seems to be centered on, "how can we spend HOT money in order to bring in MORE HOT money" - thus the drive to create ways to fill up hotel rooms trumps the responsibility of serving citizens. Hotel occupancy taxes are the root of it all and the reason for it all - is the easiest way to raise money without raising taxes in order to, ultimately, grow government.

Q) why do we need new ball fields?
A) to fill up hotel rooms and generate more HOT money.

Q) why do we need a convention center?
A) to fill up hotel rooms and generate more HOT money.

Always follow the money.

Bob Yancy said:

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Attached is a link to the current I-14 map. It's still in the planning stage. Yes, I agree conventions won't just come. We'll need to go get the business, if a Convention Center happens. Yes, there is a plan. The city has new funding allocated and new staff assigned to accomplish increased tourism and trade shows. I hope this is helpful.

https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot/get-involved/statewide/i-14-system-in-texas/050923-i-14-system-in-texas-map.pdf

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I do appreciate you coming on here. Pretty brave since we tend to hate everything on here.

There isn't even a timeline available yet.

I'm new to Texags. Had an account before but never used it. Y'all make some really good points here, albeit a little edgy. :-) That's ok. Unvarnished opinions fine by me.

If we could some how swing Delta Airlines and an ATL - CLL direct flight - we'd be in business or possibly a Southwest Airlines Birmingham to CLL direct flight - but ATL would be my golden cow for Easterwood.

Either of those would probably only gain traction during football season - but maybe spring sports could sustain them and attract attention to CS needed for a convention center