Brazos Matters Join host Jay Socol for Brazos Matters, a KAMU original production featuring a variety of guests from the Bryan-College Station and Aggieland community. Discussions focus on healthcare, education, economic development, traffic management, quality of life and other topics important to residents and businesses.
Brazos Matters

Brazos Matters

From KAMU

Join host Jay Socol for Brazos Matters, a KAMU original production featuring a variety of guests from the Bryan-College Station and Aggieland community. Discussions focus on healthcare, education, economic development, traffic management, quality of life and other topics important to residents and businesses.

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Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer, City of College Station

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Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer, City of College Station

Chris Lamb, Community Paramedic for the City of Bryan

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Chris Lamb, Community Paramedic for the City of Bryan

Mary Lynne Stratta, City Secretary for the City of Bryan

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George Bush Presidential Library & Museum 4141 Pavilion

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Shel Winkley, Meteorologist

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Texas A&M School of Education & Human Development's 2024 Voices of Impact Series

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Maddie Hillin, COO of The George & Barbara Bush Foundation

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Barbara Moore, University & Community Relations Manager for The City of College Station

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Barbara Moore, University & Community Relations Manager for The City of College Station

Brad Stafford, Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities for the City of Bryan

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Brad Stafford, Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities for the City of Bryan