Lightning Prediction Systems have been installed and are now operational in many of the City’s parks and schools. The purpose of this system is to further contribute to the safety of users of the outdoor facilities by complementing existing rules and practices already in place. A strobe light will begin to flash and one long 15-second audible alert will sound to indicate that conditions conducive to lightning are present. Procedures to clear fields and pools, stop or postpone athletics, and reduce exposure of personnel outside will be implemented as appropriate. Once the danger has

past, the system will sound an “All Clear” with three short audible blasts of the horn and the flashing strobe light will no longer flash.Locations of Lightning Prediction Systems

PD Dispatch Central, Bee, WPC Unit on front of PD; horns at each location –
Sandstone Sandstone Unit on wood pole behind gazebo shelter
Southwood Park Park, Pool, CS Junior High Unit on wood pole on curve of road south of maintenance office
Thomas Park Park, Pool, College Hills Elem Unit on roof of shelter near pool
W.A. Tarrow Park Park, Wayne Smith Field, Lincoln Ctr Unit on roof of shelter at ball fields
AMC Consolidated Consolidated Believe unit is on roof of athletic field house
Oakwood Junior High Schools (Middle and Jr High), Anderson Park Unit on south end of Oakwood
Miller Park Park, Rock Prairie Elementary School Unit of roof of shelter
Pebble Creek Park Park, PC Elementary School Unit on wood pole east of school, in park
Northgate Garage Northgate area Somewhere on parking garage upper structure
The unit at PD is the only one where the sensing unit is located separately from the warning horns. In this case, the sensor
and horns should all be plotted geographically. Range circles will be different for this system.

Have you told anyone at the City of College Station how you feel about “Neighborhood Integrity?” What exactly does that mean?Are you willing to take a few minutes and complete the City’s Survey about the neighborhood effects of rental properties, students, zoning, neighborhood events, neighborhood welcome groups & code violations.

Do you believe in zero tolerance for zode violations? Have you thought about how property values in your neighborhood will be affected by students? It could EASILY affect your property values negatively OR positively! Are you willing to serve on a committee or board to work on the rental properties issues? Stand up and be counted!

Michael Ikner has been named as the new College Station police chief and will start work early June. He is moving to College Station from Arlington, Texas. Chief Ikner is one of 257 graduates of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy.

We look forward to Police Chief Ikner working with the College Station residents for a safe and secure community.

Welcome Chief Ikner!!!

P.S. – If you need a good Realtor I know quite a few who will be glad to help! – GO GOLD!

Did you see the other picture about the Buzzards in Pebble Creek? Check it out!!!

Saw one of them again today! Have you seen them in Castlegate or Woodland Hills? Where have you seen these big birds?

Good thing I know where my kids are and I know real estate home prices are strong! Otherwise I might worry…

Is your street light out? How do you get it fixed???

If you are in Bryan…

If you are in College Station…

Remember – a street light is one that shines on the road – a security light is one that shines on private property.

Pebble Creek Vs Castlegate – How Many Houses Are On the Market and What Are The Prices?

Ever wondered what the price differences are between Pebble Creek & Castlegate? Both are very nice neighborhoods to live in! They each offer just a little different environment and options -

Lets look at the price comparisons as a snapshot for TODAY -

Pebble Creek – (30 Homes)

• 4 homes between $234,00 & $279,900
• 6 homes between $309,900 & $399,900
• 8 homes between $408,500 & $499,900
• 4 homes between $514,900 & $550,000
• 3 homes between $620,000 & $698,900
• 3 homes between $824,500 & $890,000
• 1 home at $949,900
• 1 home at $1,200,000

Castlegate – (47 Homes)

• 7 homes between $165,000 & $189,900
• 13 homes between $224,900 & $278,950
• 22 homes between $309,900 & $399,900
• 4 homes between $414,000 & $495,000
• 1 home at $595,000

Is one a better neighborhood better than the other? YES!!!

Which one?

It all depends on what you want -Both neighborhoods have something special to offer!