Think Brazos

07/23/2026

As College Station City Council meets tonight to review the municipal budget, Scott DeLucia shares his perspective on the multi-year impact of local government decisions.

In our recent interview, Scott notes that long-term fiscal choices often extend beyond the tenure of current city staff and council members—making ongoing public engagement a key part of municipal policy.

🔗 Watch the full interview with Scott DeLucia here: https://youtu.be/lBTycYhSegY?si=FBvm3kQ9VGsEcv2X

07/11/2026

🚨BREAKING🚨
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has cleared the final hurdle and now becomes law. This is an important and historic win for planning and the future of our communities. Stay tuned in the coming days and weeks as we break down what this means for planners. https://plnn.org/4waCtyY

07/09/2026

⏳ Tonight's College Station City Council discussion on housing has been years in the making.

When the City Council meets tonight at 6:00 PM, members will consider proposed density bonuses and incentive zoning as part of the City's ongoing Housing Action Plan. The goal is to encourage more housing options and increase the community's housing supply.

This conversation didn't begin today. In this interview from 2024, we explored many of the same "tools in the toolbox" that city leaders are discussing tonight—and why they matter.

👇 See how the conversation has evolved:
https://thinkbrazos.org/2024/03/15/college-station-housing-affordability/

The City of College Station has a plan, and you are part of the solution. “I think cities are uniquely positioned to affect housing,” says David Brower, Community Development Analyst at the City of College Station. Host of the Think Brazos Podcast Charles Coats spoke with David Brower about the ...

07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday, America!

Ben Downs and Tom Turbiville read the Declaration of Independence at Veterans Park 250th celebration.

07/04/2026

After nearly 60 years of early mornings and keeping the Brazos Valley informed, local radio legend Scott DeLucia is finally learning how to sleep in.

We sat down with Scott to talk about his recent retirement, his incredible career, and what it’s like to finally turn off that 4:20 AM alarm. Spoiler alert: the internal clock is a tough habit to break!

🎧 Catch the full interview on the Think Brazos podcast!

07/03/2026

Home is where so many Fourth of July memories are made—from backyard cookouts and fireworks to time spent with the people who matter most.

We hope your Independence Day is filled with moments worth remembering.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

07/02/2026

"The decision-makers in the staff may not live here in seven years. Yeah. Well, you know what? I'm gonna live here in seven years. You're gonna live here in seven years."

In the latest episode of the Think Brazos podcast, local radio icon Scott DeLucia highlights infrastructure, soaring property taxes, and the rapid growth of Bryan-College Station. Scott brings decades of institutional memory to the table, discussing why citizen involvement in local boards and commissions is more critical than ever.

If you care about the future of housing, taxes, and infrastructure accountability in the Brazos Valley, this is a must-listen segment.

🔊 Full episode streaming now.

07/01/2026

"It’s about skin in the game." 🔨🏠

A lot of people misunderstand how Habitat for Humanity actually works. It’s not a giveaway program—it’s a partnership built on accountability.

In this clip from our latest episode, legendary local broadcaster Scott DeLucia explains why he considers B/CS Habitat for Humanity the "ideal nonprofit." As Scott highlights, requiring "sweat equity"—where future homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor alongside volunteers to build their homes—creates a deep sense of ownership and community pride that you simply can't replicate any other way.

When neighbors help neighbors build a foundation, the entire Brazos Valley wins.

Think Brazos is a project of our local Habitat affiliate. If you want to see how you can get your own "skin in the game" by volunteering on a build site, shopping at the ReStore, or supporting our mission financially, tap the link below to get involved! 👇

🔗 Visit B/CS Habitat for Humanity: https://habitatbcs.org/

06/30/2026

"Do you wanna listen to a podcast maybe?" 🚙🎙️

Look, we promise our latest episode isn't just regular background noise. We sat down with local radio icon Scott DeLucia for an unfiltered retrospective on his 59-year career in the Brazos Valley, and it is a must-listen for anyone who lives here.
We just sent out the full breakdown in our newsletter this morning, covering everything from the chilling moment WTAW was live on air during 9/11 to Scott's perspective on B/CS municipal budgets.

You can read the entire breakdown and check out the episode right now. Tap the link below to dive in, and hit "Subscribe" at the top so you're ready for our local candidate interviews coming this fall! 👇

🔗 Read & Subscribe Here: https://mailchi.mp/ea0a9677efaa/rare-homeownership-opportunity-opens-up-18174568 (https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&source=gmail&q=https://mailchi.mp/ea0a9677efaa/rare-homeownership-opportunity-opens-up-18174568)

04/01/2026