College Station’s water is ground water from deep wells in Simsboro Sand about 3,000 feet down.  The water is pumped from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer.

Is the water hot or cold when it comes up? Would you believe that the temperature for the water is 118 degrees Fahrenheit? The cooling towers at the Sandy Point Pump Station help reduce the temperature down to 85 degrees.

From the Sandy Point Pump Station the water travels about 13 miles to the Dowling Road Pump Station. At this Pump Station chlorine is added to disinfect and have fluoride added. The storage tanks at Dowling Road hold about 8 million gallons of water for College Station residents!

After the chlorine is added and the water is disinfected it goes to the to one of the 2 elevated storage tanks. These tanks provide us with the water pressure we want and need and for extra water in case of a fire.

Now you know where your drinking water came from.

Inquiring Minds Want to Know…

Have you ever been driving around a Bryan or College Station neighborhood and wanted to know how much a house is selling for but you didn’t want to “bother” the agent or they weren’t there when you called?

WE HAVE THE ANSWER!!!   

Call 979-764-2121 and enter the street number and you can HEAR information about that house.  ANY PHONE - ANY TIME!

If a Bryan College Station home is available for sale in the MLS YOU CAN HEAR IT!  It doesn’t matter if Century 21 has it listed for sale or Coldwell Banker or Remax or ANYONE!

Questions? Ideas?

Call me! 

Susan Hilton

979-764-2100

Green Lawn Mower

BRYAN, TX — The Texas Municipal Power Agency encourages homeowners to use electric lawn mowers rather than gas to promote cleaner air.  They are offering vouchers worth $150 toward the purchase of an electric-powered machine, corded or cordless.

You’re thinking, I gotta push this reel mower or work my way around power cords?  That’s a big sacrifice for clean air.  Well, Black and Decker does have a handy 24V battery mower but it will only cut up to 1/3 of an acre at a time.  Then there’s a solar powered cordless from Solaris - that sounds neat.

Either way, you only have until August to pick up a voucher, or until they run out.  Sears associates will hand them out to customers with a current driver’s license or your BTU bill.  For more information on these and other rebate programs offered by the local utility company, call or email…

Happy Gardening,

Cindy Seaton, REALTOR

P.S.  Check back next week for my commentary on community chickens!

Moving to Bryan College Station and need HELP?  How about information about who to call for electricity, gas, phone, water and on and on and on. Bookmark this page and when you are “in need” you’ll know who to call (Not Ghostbusters!).

Electricity

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU)

979-821-5700 or 877-363-7448

www.btutilities.com

College Station Utilities

979-764-3535 or 800-849-6623

www.cstx.gov/indexaspx?page=2004

Natural Gas

Atmos Energy

1-888-322-8667

www.atmosenergy.com

Telephone

 Verizon

Residential 979-846-1271

Business 1-800-483-5400

Embarq (Navasota)

800-788-3500

Water

College Station Utilities

979-764-3535 or 800-849-6623

www.cstx.gov/indexaspx?page=2004

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU)

979-821-5700 or 877-363-7448

www.btutilities.com

Wellborn Special Utility District

979-690-9799

www.wellbornsud.com

Cable Service

Suddenlink

4114 East 29^th Street-Bryan

979-846-2229

www.suddenlink.com

Drivers License

Newcomers have 30 days after establishing residency to apply for a Texas driver’s license.  Applicants (18 and older) will be required to  provide proof of identity, social security number, Texas vehicle registration and proof of liability insurance on all vehicles owned.  Applicants must complete required forms and pay required fee. With a valid, out-of-state driver’s license, only an eye exam or specialist is required.

 Driver’s License Office

1003 North Earl Rudder Freeway

979-776-3100

www.texasonline.com

Tags/Registration

 Newcomers have 30 days after establishing residency to purchase Texas license tags.  To purchase license tags you will need to have your vehicle inspected.  You will need to have your car registered before applying for a Texas driver’s license.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles handles vehicle tags.  Offices are Open Mon-Fri from 8 am-5 pm.

 979-361-4473

300 East William J. Bryan Pkwy

www.txdps.state.tx.us

 Bryan Administrative Offices

300 South Texas Ave.

979-209-5000

www.bryantx.gov

 College Station City Hall

1101 Texas Ave.

979-764-3509

www.cstx.gov

Voter Registration

300 East William J. Bryan Pkwy

Bryan, TX 77803

979-361-4470

Taxes

Brazos County Tax Office

979-361-4470

Bryan-College Station Convention & Visitors Bureau

715 University Dr E-College Station

www.visitaggieland.com

Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce

4001 East 29^th Street, Ste. 175-Bryan

979-260-5200

www.bcschamber.org

 Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Bryan & College Station

979-764-2100

http://century21bcs.com

http://susanhilton.com

Century 21 Beal now offers all sellers in the Bryan/College Station (and surrounding areas) their own personalized website for their property for sale.

Checkout 8428 Turtle Rock Loop and tell me what you think.  This is a SOON TO BE FOR SALE Foreclosure in Emerald Forest, College Station, Tx.

2306 Yosemite Dr

weekend officially kicks of the spring selling season.  Annually, sales and purchases pick up this time of year.  So here’s your chance at a sneak preview from 1-4p on this coming Sunday.

The Eagle newspaper will insert a HUGE advertisement for Century 21, Beal showing all the open homes with a handy map.  Before you head out your front door and into ours, here’s a few pointers:

1. Know what you can afford.  Check out a lender Thursday or Friday to see what you are qualified for.  None of this “I think I can…”  We want responsible consumers to make fiscally sound decisions.  I can recommend a lender in our area if you need a suggestion.

2. Take those stars out of your eyes.  Sure it’s fun to day dream of your perfect abode.  But when you come back down to earth, re-read step number one.

3. There are only 3 hours to get from house to house.  That means you can probably see 6 homes total, maybe 8 if a few are in the same neighborhood.  So wake up early, read your morning paper before you go to church, and plan a route.

4. If you know of anyone shopping for a home under $110k, send ‘em my direction.  I have an immaculate home that will be open in north Bryan — 2306 Yosemite!

Brave the weather, drive safely, and y’all come see some Open Houses!

Happy Easter!

Cindy Seaton, REALTOR

Top cities in Texas include Longview (3), Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood (5), Austin-Round Rock (6), McAllen-Edinburg-Mission (7), Laredo (8), Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown (10), College Station - Bryan (16) and San Antonio (20).

Ready to be a part of the Bryan-College Station, Tx job growth boom? Ready to move to the Bryan/College Station area and buy that well priced home?  We are here to help!

Bryan College Station Real Estate February Single Family Market Report 2009

Survey says…… 85% Consider Home Prices Affordable - Imagine If They Were in College Station!

So How Big Is Texas Really?

CALL me and let me help!  979-219-3970  or susan@century21bcs.com

City of Bryan Police Department

979.209.5322 office      jamesj@bryantx.gov

• When:  April 30, 2009     5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
• Where:  The Bryan Justice Center (training room), 303 East 29th Street
• Cost:  FREE!!   (and you receive a free computer cop DVD
• SPEAKERS:  Aneya Elbert, COB Information Technology Department & Det. Chris Loup, Criminal Investigation Division (CID)

RSVP ONLY:    Criminal Investigation Division 209-5316 (RSVP required)

Agenda:

• Police investigations involving the internet and kids by Det. Loup
• Suggestions (safety tips) for parents with kids using the computer by Det. Loup
• Explanation of a social network by Aneya Elbert
• How to protect your identity on the internet by Aneya Elbert
• Explanation of spyware or parental programs for computers
• Hand out computer cop DVD

The training room will accommodate 45 people.  Those interested in the class will have to RSVP through the Criminal Investigation Division secretary at 979-209-5316.  If the class is full we will hold another forum the following month.  This is for adults only.  Babysitters are NOT provided.  Anyone with questions regarding the forum can contact Detective Chris Loup at 209-5315

The forum is in response to an increase in computer and child related offenses nationwide.  The purpose of the class is to educate parents about the dangers that the internet can create for their children.  Any parent, family member, teacher, preacher, friend, or any other caregiver with children needs to have an understanding of the online world their children are visiting.  That way, when it is necessary to discuss topics like myspace, facebook, online predators, spyware and chat programs, parents are not left blind to the dangers they can present or how to deal with them properly and safely.  Through the expertise Det. Loup and Aneya Elbert attendees will gain the necessary knowledge to address those risks, protect their children and to help make Bryan a safe place for all children.  The City of Bryan and the Bryan Police Department have formed a partnership with the citizens of our community to protect our children and make Bryan the safest city in the Great State of Texas.

2008 Sales Production Earns Kristi Fox & Associates of
Century 21 Beal, Inc. CENTURION® Team Award

College Station, Texas - Century 21 Beal, Inc. today announced that Century 21 Real Estate LLC, recently awarded the company’s  Kristi Fox & Associates sales team with the coveted CENTURION Team Award for the team’s outstanding production in 2008. Members of the Kristi Fox & Associates team include Kristi Fox, April Reiger, Allison Deal, and Georgie Becerra.

The CENTURY 21 System bestows the CENTURION Team Award to those sales teams generating a minimum of $297,000 in Sales Production or participating in the closing of 90 or more units bought or sold during the 2008 calendar year.
 
“The receipt of this award is a great honor for Century 21 Beal, Inc.,” stated broker/owner Michael Beal.  “The hard work and diligence displayed by Kristi Fox & her team are truly exemplary of the spirit guiding our company.”
 
“I have been honored to be awarded the coveted Centurion Award for the last 7 years. This has enabled me to become a member of the Century 21 Centurion Honor Society. This high level of production has given me the experience I need to assist my clients on a level not many agents have the ability to reach. I am proud of such recogni! tion, but it is my clients who have helped me achieve this prestigious award and I want to thank you all for your dedication, loyalty and referrals over the last 9 years. My team and I are here to assist you with the professional and quality services you deserve. Before buying or selling a home, call us first to find out the best path to achieving your real estate goals.”

You can reach Kristi at 979-764-2100, 979-777-FOX (369) and http://kristifox.com.

Jennifer Jennings Century 21 Beal Real Estate College Station

The CENTURION PRODUCER award honors CENTURY 21 System sales associates that earn $209,000 in sales production or 60 closed transaction sides within a calendar year.  Jennifer  has been presented with a CENTURION Award statue and lapel pin, in addition to being recognized at the CENTURY 21 International Convention.
 
“Jennifer Jennings is a leader and innovator in delivering powerful home buying and selling choices to her clients because She knows the community she serves,” said Beal.   “Jennifer is a valued and trusted real estate resource for the Bryan/College Station community and a major contributor to the overall success of CENTURY 21 Beal, Inc.”
 
Jennifer Jennings has 6 years of experience in the real estate industry and has been with the CENTURY 21 System for since she began her career.

“Achieving CENTURION Producer status is a great milestone in my professional career and could not have been done without the help of my past clients and the referral business they send. I appreciate my family and especially  my children, Grace and Clayton, for their love and support this year.” said Jennifer Jennings, REALTOR, with CENTURY 21 BEAL

CENTURY 21 Beal, Inc. is a full-service brokerage located at 404 H University Drive East and specializing in Residential, Luxury and Commercial  properties.

You can reach Jennifer at 979-574-9563 or 979-764-2100 or http://www.jenniferjenningsrealestate.com/