Tasmania Police have launched a series of planned patrols and safety operations across Glenorchy Moonah and Claremont today following widespread social media warnings of potential youth riots The significant police presence comes after viral social media posts claimed up to 200 young people were planning to “run through shopping centres and assault people and ransack shops” in the area One widely-shared Facebook post urged residents to avoid Northgate shopping centre and surrounding areas claiming “the riot squad will be on call but this will not guarantee your safety.” Police confirmed the increased presence is designed to maintain public safety encouraging people to report incidents via 131 444 or Triple-Zero for emergencies “Police are committed to making sure our public spaces are safe for everyone to enjoy and antisocial and illegal behaviour in our communities will not be tolerated,” a police spokesperson said It is understood police have been contacting managers at stores within the Northgate shopping centre urging them to have their shutters “ready to deploy” in case of a large-scale incident The operation comes amid growing concerns about youth crime in the Glenorchy area with the state government now considering Queensland-style “adult crime adult time” laws for serious young offenders Police Minister Felix Ellis confirmed the government is examining all options to address what he described as a spike in serious youth offending “Our communities are clearly fed up when it comes to youth crime and so are we as a government We’ll be taking strong action,” Ellis said “We’ve seen in Queensland strong success from adult crime a reduction of about a third of those serious crimes committed by youth offending.” Ellis claimed approximately 50 young people are responsible for half of all youth crime in Tasmania “One of the worst things that you could do for a young person is to teach them that there are no consequences for their actions,” he said The Greens have criticised the proposed approach to youth justice reform Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Pulse Tasmania is published by Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au A night of dance … at the foundryUrban Art Projects Northgate foundry is a hive of activity during the day and soon it is to come to life at night thanks to a new motocross-inspired show by Australasian Dance Collective Do you have to wear high-vis gear when you dance in a foundry Australasian Dance Collective’s latest production is being presented at Urban Art Projects at Northgate in Brisbane ADC at UAP – it’s a meeting of the acronyms UAP’s foundry at Northgate is a hotbed (literally) of creation with an international reputation a place where some of the most stunning public art globally is produced a sculpture which now graces the grounds of the National Gallery of Australia was produced at UAP and shipped – or trucked On site at UAP a couple of times to interview Lee and view the work-in-progress That’s part of the fun of visiting industrial spaces such as UAP but ADC artistic director and CEO Amy Hollingsworth assures me her dancers have received a high-vis dispensation they will be performing at night when the foundry is quiet who has visited the foundry a few times to help prepare the ground for her dancers says even at night the space resonates with energy which during the day is humming with energy and activity There’s still a potent energy in the room.” And what a big room it is – a vast cavernous space which will echo with the voice of soprano Leanne Kenneally who will trill a Bellini aria that will no doubt echo through what Hollingworth describes as a “cathedral -like” interior The last time ADC performed outside a traditional venue was at The Calile Hotel in Fortitude Valley as part of the hotel’s groundbreaking Calile Culture program The hotel is a major sponsor of the dance company Relic is a daring reimagining of choreographer and dancer Jack Lister’s award-winning Still Life film trilogy It invites audiences to experience art in a site-specific dance theatre creation that defies the boundaries between performance and visual art ADC and UAP partner to present this immersive work Inspired by the timeless themes of 16th and 17th-century still-life paintings and the haunting symbolism of the memento mori movement Relic reimagines these age-old notions of mortality through the fearless spirit of – wait for it – motocross smoking rubber for snuffed-out candles and the inevitable heralding of the final lap for the sands in the hourglass Subscribe for updates‘The piece captures the raw spirit and visceral energy of motocross’“Jack’s take on this is incredible and imaginative,” Hollingsworth says how we tackle performing on concrete floors and putting them in motocross gear.” Which poses the question: Can you dance while wearing a motocross helmet “It’s been interesting watching them try,” Hollingsworth says “The piece captures the raw spirit and visceral energy of motocross.” The short UAP season has been rescheduled due to a certain Cyclone Alfred Hollingsworth describes it as “a happy miracle” that the company was able to pivot so quickly If it had been at a major arts venue that would be trickier but there are no other shows competing at UAP UAP co-founder Daniel Tobin has welcomed the partnership that will see Relic presented at the Brisbane foundry “We are extraordinarily proud to partner with the Australasian Dance Collective,” Tobin says collaborations between like-minded creatives are our lifeblood and we’re humbled to host ADC and Jack Lister’s immersive take-over of our foundry and workshops.” The industrial grandeur of the foundry will be transformed into a mesmerising journey of discovery The audience will be led through the space and immersed in a collection of exquisitely crafted vignettes – each scene a momentary glimpse of the delicacy of life Hollingsworth says there is a “delicious dichotomy” in the event “It’s incredibly inspiring to present one of the most ephemeral art forms in a building dedicated to creating enduring art forms.” australasiandancecollective.com/performances/2025/relic-2025 and recognise their continuing connection to land Terms and Conditions. About InDaily A man has been hospitalised after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths at a Glenorchy shopping centre yesterday evening The incident occurred around 5:45pm on Wednesday when the victim became caught in a verbal altercation between several youths inside the Northgate shopping centre The man tried to leave the centre and headed toward his car before 12 to 15 teenagers understood to be younger than 15 allegedly chased him into the underground car park and assaulted him “He tried to get away by going back up to the centre and they caught up to him in the food court,” the victim’s sibling posted on social media “He’s been punched and kicked multiple times one of his front teeth has been broken and goodness knows what other injuries yet.” Another witness claimed the youths tried to steal the mans belongings before punching him “repeatedly” in the mouth “His glasses were smashed into his face He was turned towards them holding his palms up asking them to stop and telling them he didn’t have any issue They kept picking and swearing,” they said “The amount of people who just stood there or filmed it or kept walking was crazy.” Police say the victim received non-life threatening injuries with the matter currently under investigation “Police would like to hear from anyone with information about the youths involved,” a spokesperson said The assault comes just days after a separate incident where 15 to 20 youths reportedly stormed the Glenorchy Big W twice in one day Police Minister Felix Ellis expressed outrage following the Big W incident “There is absolutely no excuse for this in our community,” Ellis said “Tasmanians deserve to not only feel safe but be safe when they are going about their business.” Police say there is “no identified link” between the incident at Northgate and the incident at Big W at this stage Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Seattle, WA - InnVentures, a hotel management company specializing in premium select-service and extended stay hotels, announces today the addition of Residence Inn Seattle Northgate Station continues a decades-long relationship between InnVentures and Residence Inn and adds an important hospitality amenity to the burgeoning Northgate Station complex The 167-room Residence Inn Seattle Northgate Station joins the Northgate Sound Transit light rail bus station and Kraken Community Iceplex the official training facility for the Seattle Kraken NHL team and regional hub for ice sports in the Pacific Northwest Hotel guests will enjoy easy access to the development’s numerous shops as well as the light rail that brings guests to Downtown Seattle within minutes InnVentures continues to build its portfolio both in the Pacific Northwest and across the country InnVentures’ portfolio increased by 25 hotels in nine states as well as additional expansion in Florida All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBrock Jason Williamson is awaiting sentence after initially denying he was stealing from his employer at BYO Cellars in Northgate Shopping Centre Brock Jason Williamson has admitted to stealing more than $7000 worth of cash and goods from his employer Picture by Peter HardinHe appeared in Tamworth Local Court flanked by his solicitor confirming he stole $7485.45 which was the property of his employer between January 1 and April 13 "He's entering a plea of guilty," solicitor Peter Schmidt told the court Magistrate Julie Soars examined the papers noting the "court attendance notice alleges how much was taken" She said she was going to order a full sentencing assessment report to look into Williamson's background and his offending "Then we'll have all the tools at our disposal for sentence," she said "Get some insight into what might have happened." The now 28-year-old was charged last year after Oxley detectives were called in when the money and goods were discovered during an audit Williamson started casual work at the bottle shop in the Northgate Shopping Centre in 2022 before being promoted to a manager in 2023 "During a period over several months in early 2024 staff working at BYO Cellars Tamworth became increasingly concerned about the behaviour of the accused," police facts tendered to the court state Workers told police Williamson was "providing unauthorised discounts to customers and using cash from the till for his own personal gain" Williamson was observed to sell bottles of alcohol at reduced prices before he "placed that cash" into the till "without recording the sale" Police were told he would remove cash "to buy lunch for himself and other staff members" and "purchase vapes from a nearby tobacconist store for his own personal gain" Detectives were told on one occasion he used money taken from the store and was witnessed giving it to a family member for a dentist appointment Staff told investigators Williamson said he was "going to do the banking" and was seen to "remove the cash takings from the store" on several public holidays in 2024 Police were also told he would write off some products as damaged stock "and then use that stock for his own personal gain" the accused provided instructions to the assistant manager that 'no one else is to count the days taking except me'," police facts stated "Police allege this was an attempt by the accused to hide his stealing activities." The owners and management were alerted and carried out an audit of the store in April where records showed "a total of $6,765.45 cash was missing" "Police allege the accused took this case from the store," the facts state "Stock take records also showed 45 missing bottles of 700ml Akropoliz Ouzo which is consistent with the accused's reported practice." Williamson was confronted and denied any involvement in stealing from the store Police were called and he was eventually charged "Police allege the accused stole not less than $7485.45 from BYO Cellars," facts state "Police are seeking this amount in compensation from the accused for BYO Cellars." Williamson will return to court in May for sentencing Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy 2025) — The Grant family has an unusual weekend routine from November to April They drive over three hours to the Truckee area every Friday night and return Sunday evening to get their son to training sessions with the Northstar Ski Team The family has maintained this routine for some time with mom or dad driving in good and bad weather conditions started on an all-mountain noncompetitive ski team in first grade and began competitive ski racing in fourth grade He was inspired by his older sister Freya who was ski racing and by three generations of recreational skiers in his mother Hanna’s family in her home country of Sweden He lists his sports heroes as Swedish Olympic champion skiers Ingmar Stenmark and Sara Hector plus USA legend Mikaela Shiffrin When Grant started at Northgate he played on the Bronco volleyball team as well as with the Pacific Rim Volleyball Club He decided this year that with volleyball practices and games overlapping with skiing that he would not play volleyball Besides being on the mountain every weekend and all school holidays during the winter and early spring at Northstar Grant does his dryland exercise training primarily at Crunch Gym as well as exercises at home suggested by his ski coaches All this work has paid off with Grant earning multiple medals for podium placements in age group slalom and giant slalom races in US Ski & Snowboard Western Region Far West Division and International Ski and Snowboard Federation competitions He has represented California at the Western Region Junior Championships in Washington His most recent race was at Northstar the day before Northgate’s Junor Prom He placed first in his age group but missed the awards ceremony to get on the road to attend the dance At school he created the Swedish Club to inform the student body about Swedish culture The club meets once a month and attracts 40-50 students to each meeting After high school he wants to attend a college with a ski program so he can continue racing and major in engineering The Pioneer congratulates Sven and thanks Athlete Spotlight sponsors Dr. Laura Lacey & Dr. Christopher Ruzicka who have been serving the Clayton and Concord area for over three decades at Family Vision Care Optometry Do you know a young athlete who should be recognized? 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Send your nomination for the Pioneer Athlete Spotlight today to sports@pioneerpublishers.com presenting events around the San Francisco Bay Area including Bay Area KidFest annually in Downtown Concord Picture suppliedTamworth's Northgate Shopping Centre has been sold All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePerth-based fund management group Westbridge paid $18.3 million for the "neighbourhood centre" in an off-market deal The centre was listed for sale in 2023 and last changed hands nine years ago for $14.8 million said the sale marks a "key milestone" in the expansion of their convenience retail portfolio "This demonstrates the continued trend of new entrant capital into the shopping centre market with 50 per cent of NSW neighbourhood centre sales by JLL in 2024 selling to maiden capital," he said The acquisition of the centre takes Westbridge's total assets under management to over $960 million with a portfolio spanning Western Australia Head of Capital Transactions at Westbridge Funds Management said they saw the centre as an "attractive income opportunity" for their investors and it was "a move underpinned by the strong anchor tenant in Coles and additional prospects for income growth" "In addition to these strong income prospects and purchasing well below replacement cost we see the opportunity to add value to the Centre which together with strong fundamentals for the neighbourhood retail sector offers potential for future capital uplift," he said JLL have transacted over $260 million worth of neighbourhood centres making Northgate Tamworth the sixth neighbourhood centre sold in NSW by the team NSW has seen an increase in neighbourhood centre activity for 2024 year-to-date with a 53 per cent increase compared to 2023 "The consistent appeal of convenience-based neighbourhood centres is attracting significant new-entrant capital large land holdings and long-term capital growth potential "This demand is further heightened by rising construction and debt costs creating an all-time low forecast for available floor space." established neighbourhood centres will benefit from Australia's growing population and sustained non-discretionary spending despite cost-of-living pressures," Retail Investments NSW team member "This will lead to increased performance of existing centres Northgate shopping centre was opened in 2014 It is comprised of one anchor tenant in Coles Coles has recently exercised a new ten-year lease option Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords BJ's Wholesale Club, an outlet offering membership discounts on gas and groceries, expects to open a 100,000-square-foot store at Northgate Mall this winter "We're unique in the club store space in that we have more fresh produce — meat bakery — than some of our competitors," spokesperson Kirk Saville said in an interview Wednesday "What you'll find is a lot of our members will do their weekly grocery shopping with us a TV — all of those items that they want." BJ's Wholesale Club held a formal groundbreaking for the project Wednesday morning The company is running a special "founding member" offer for Chattanooga customers at $40 for the year which enables them to save money on gas and up to 25% on groceries Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / BJ's spokesperson Kirk Saville discusses the plans for the site for its new location in Chattanooga at the former Sears at Northgate Mall Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / EMJ Construction equipment moves the earth for the groundbreaking Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The remainder of Northgate Mall looms in the background as the groundbreaking ceremony nears Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The BJ's Wholesale staff dresses Chunky Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Chattanooga Food Bank Chief Communications Officer Jeannie Carpenter discusses how BJ's Wholesale Club will help the local charity Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Officials from BJ's Wholesale Club the Chattanooga Food Bank and EMJ Construction break ground by Jeannie Carpenter of the Chattanooga Food Bank and Karen McKinney of the Chattanooga Food Bank In this photograph provided by Janelle Favaloro a woodpecker rests on a pick-up truck door admiring its reflection in the sideview mirror (READ MORE: Northgate Sears site sold to make way for new wholesale club in Hixson) "We're expanding in areas where there's a lot of hardworking families where savings are important," Saville said Saville said the store is a "one-stop shop" and offers a broad selection of groceries seasonal items like Christmas decorations or patio furniture electronics and apparel from brands like Champion The outlets also have optical and tire centers and the company offers curbside pickup and same-day delivery "We find a lot of families really begin their club journey when they have kids — so often diapers and milk are often important to those new members," Saville said value on groceries is particularly important." (SIGN UP: Get today's Chattanooga area news, sports and entertainment directly to your inbox. Sign up for our free newsletters at timesfreepress.com/newsletters.) the company has 7.5 million members and more than 250 clubs in 21 states The store in Hixson will employ between 100 and 150 people BJ's Wholesale Club has three locations in Nashville and another under construction in Sevierville It aims to open 25-30 clubs in the next couple of years "Our real estate pipeline is stronger than it's ever been the company will make weekly donations to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank (READ MORE: Old Sears building cleared for BJ's Wholesale Club store at Northgate Mall) said about a third of the organization's inventory comes from partnerships with retailers a big box store that brings in massive amounts of food coming to the area and reaching out to us to partner is a big deal in terms of food access," she said in an interview The food bank is able to rapidly distribute surplus food or produce nearing its expiration date to partners across a 20-county region — 11 in Tennessee and nine in Georgia The organization prioritizes eliminating food waste 1 in 6 people don't know where their next meal is coming from The new BJ's Wholesale Club is going in the spot of a dismantled former Sears. The 158,000-square-foot store closed in 2019 Contact David Floyd at dfloyd@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6249 David Floyd is a business reporter for the Chattanooga Times Free Press He graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2017 and previously worked for the Johnson City Press Contact him at 423-757-6249 or dfloyd@timesfreepress.com This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time hundreds of Christians turn out to worship at a heritage-listed church on Nudgee Road in the working-class north Brisbane suburb of Northgate This thriving congregation of Indian migrants and their families belongs to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church and call their place of worship St Alphonsa – though many older Catholics who grew up in the area would know the church as St John’s Hundreds of worshippers from the St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Church celebrate a feast day in late July.Credit: Facebook But as the Syro-Malabar community is thriving another congregation meeting in the same building has been told its Sunday Mass will be cancelled come September Behind the changes at the Northgate church is a demographic shift mirrored around the country as migrants flock to the affordable suburbs of cities like Brisbane Established Catholic churches are struggling to attract and retain priests as their congregations age and shrink in size and as Eastern Catholic and Orthodox churches grow in popularity which oversees the parish church in Northgate told the congregation it would no longer provide a priest for the 7.30am Sunday Mass Source: National Catholic Census Project, based on ABS census data About 50 English-speaking worshippers have instead been invited to attend Sunday Mass at the parish’s other churches which offers daily Masses spoken in Malayalam as the only congregation using the space on Nudgee Road The yard is also rented out to neighbouring caravan and motorhome hire businesses with parishioners estimating this made the archdiocese $200,000 a year In his regular newsletter Father Michael Grace acknowledged the decision to cancel Sunday Mass had not been universally welcomed by the St John’s congregation “I apologise for any hurts experienced during this change that have left some feeling less than fully cared for,” he said “It is a difficult duty to oversee this kind of change Grace declined interviews with Brisbane Times the archdiocese provided a statement saying the changes were widely accepted by parishioners who had been offered help to travel to Mass at the parish’s other churches It said priests were only permitted to conduct three Masses on Sundays and that the decision had been made to “ensure the appropriate distribution of priests across the region” Question marks remain over the future of the St John’s church building on Nudgee Road The heritage-listed St John’s is Australia’s only church built specifically as a Navy war memorial.Credit: Tony Moore Opened by former prime minister John Gorton once a fighter pilot and later minister for the Navy it is an official war memorial for 171 Brisbane sailors who died in World War II The archdiocese said it had no plans to sell the land despite offers from nearby caravan and RV companies and all rental revenue generated by the church grounds was retained by the parish community who provides Mass for the Syro-Malabar church said his 500-strong community was unsure of their future “We don’t know what [the archdiocese’s] plan is,” Varghese said A religious procession passes along a Northgate street lined with caravan and motorhome companies.Credit: Facebook The Syro-Malabar Eastern Catholic Church is the second-largest Eastern Catholic church in the world There are seven local parishes in Queensland and 40 nationwide Eastern Catholic churches are considered to be in full communion with the Vatican although they do not practise the same Latin rites head of Australian Catholic University’s school of theology said the growth of migrant communities had “always been a strength of the Catholic Church in Australia” “The proportional growth of these communities is a trend across the country and is reflected in Catholic parishes This thriving congregation of Indian migrants and their families belongs to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church and call their place of worship St Alphonsa \\u2013 though many older Catholics who grew up in the area would know the church as St John\\u2019s About 50 English-speaking worshippers have instead been invited to attend Sunday Mass at the parish\\u2019s other churches Father Michael Grace acknowledged the decision to cancel Sunday Mass had not been universally welcomed by the St John\\u2019s congregation \\u201CI apologise for any hurts experienced during this change that have left some feeling less than fully cared for,\\u201D he said \\u201CIt is a difficult duty to oversee this kind of change who had been offered help to travel to Mass at the parish\\u2019s other churches and that the decision had been made to \\u201Censure the appropriate distribution of priests across the region\\u201D Question marks remain over the future of the St John\\u2019s church building on Nudgee Road \\u201CWe don\\u2019t know what [the archdiocese\\u2019s] plan is,\\u201D Varghese said we just don\\u2019t know what we will do.\\u201D head of Australian Catholic University\\u2019s school of theology said the growth of migrant communities had \\u201Calways been a strength of the Catholic Church in Australia\\u201D \\u201CThe proportional growth of these communities is a trend across the country and is reflected in Catholic parishes associations and vocations,\\u201D he said Source: National Catholic Census Project, based on ABS census data Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLLEGE STATION Texas (KBTX) - Changes around Northgate have invested parties asking the City of College Station for a seat at the table you have to have the thoroughfare for Rideshare But are those recommendations or are those requirements?” An agenda item at Thursday’s College Station City Council meeting is where Manning told KBTX he would be ready to get involved As the city considers amending an ordinance about permits for the businesses in Northgate Manning said it’s something his business isn’t opposed to but wants to make sure any discussions about Northgate has the best interest in mind for the iconic spot and not just growth “If we want to increase a patio or do certain things to bring up the way our neighborhood and our community here in Northgate looks we get met with a lot of resistance and a lot of regulations on that It’s hard and a lot of the people up here feel like we’re not a part of the conversation If the city looks to change how permitting happens in Northgate Manning suggested officials should hear from businesses and their experiences to show up at Thursday’s council meeting at City Hall “I think there’s a solution that we can come to with the Northgate District and the city council to have a comprehensive plan for the future and we just really want to be a part of the conversation,” added Manning Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBRYAN and former reality TV contestant has pleaded guilty to charges connected to the assault of a 19-year-old Blinn College student he met last year at Northgate entered guilty pleas Wednesday in a Brazos County courtroom to charges of Assault Causing Bodily Injury and Unlawful Restraint He was sentenced to 80 hours of community service and ordered to have no contact with the victim Taylor was also banned from the Northgate Entertainment District as part of his punishment Taylor was arrested in August 2023 following an investigation by police. According to an arrest report obtained by KBTX Taylor met the student at a bar in College Station’s Northgate district in April 2023 The two went back to a condominium in Bryan where the woman told police she became uncomfortable and tried to leave The woman told investigators that after the two kissed becoming “very serious and intense.” She said he frightened her with the look on his face prompting her to text a friend from a bathroom and order an Uber Police say he groped her before she was able to break free and escape to her waiting Uber Police documented multiple contusions on the woman’s hip and buttocks Taylor initially denied the allegations in a statement to KBTX’s Rusty Surette claiming he didn’t even remember the victim’s name Now go ahead and trash my life because you hate my political stances or for the views you’ll get on TikTok,” Taylor said at the time Taylor is no stranger to run-ins with local law enforcement. In 2022, he was arrested in College Station for Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon police noted Taylor had an 18-year-old “college freshman companion” in his truck who he had just met at Northgate Officers wrote that she appeared impaired and unable to appraise the risks of the situation Taylor was found guilty in that case in 2023 and served five days in the Brazos County Detention Center He was also fined and temporarily lost his driver’s license rose to semi-fame as a contestant on Season 12 of The Bachelorette and later made national headlines in 2021 after threatening to sue media outlets for falsely reporting he was involved in the January 6th Capitol riot (WDEF) – It’s that time of year again—bright lights The magic is back in Chattanooga as the annual carnival has officially rolled into town at Northgate Mall This year’s event is already drawing in big crowds “I’m so excited,” one attendee shared were all smiles as they ran from booth to booth because you can make a bunch of friends,” she said From the Ferris wheel to the spinning chairs there’s something here to get your heart racing—or leave your stomach doing somersaults says it’s all about bringing joy to the community “I really enjoy the people around,” she explained “I hope they come out and have a good time play the games—just have some family fun on a warm day outside.” saying the carnival brings something for everyone “I think it’s a great time out here,” she said “If there’s nothing else anybody’s doing today it’s something fun to come do—bring your kids “It’s just a lot of entertainment,” she said while watching her daughter ride a carousel and admission is free just to hang out—but everything else is cash only So whether you’re in it for the fried Oreos Texas (KBTX) - A 17-year-old Bryan resident was arrested after running from officers at 2:30 a.m in the Northgate entertainment district over the weekend of Bryan has been charged with evading in a motor vehicle and tampering/ fabricate physical evidence early Sunday morning Officers reportedly approached Maciel after being seen passing beers to patrons outside of his vehicle Other officers were called to the scene and tried topping Maciel at gunpoint but he continued to get away from police by driving onto pedestrian walkways and going around road barriers Police were able to get the license plate of the truck and tracked it back to his home officers noted it had been freshly washed in an attempt to remove paint residue left behind from hitting another vehicle Javier Maciel was booked into the Brazos County Jail on $15,000 in bonds a historic district cherished by Texas A&M students and locals alike A proposal to sell a city-owned parking lot to a private developer is set to go before the city council on Thursday The development plan includes a high-rise residential building and an 878-space parking garage with 100 spaces designated for city use College Station Mayor John Nichols wouldn’t share how he will vote on the agenda items but says he is optimistic about the project’s potential to enhance the area ”I consider this a part of the public welfare in terms of economic development and growth for the community I think the city needs to look at every asset we have every street we build and think about how it affects the economic development growth and welfare of the taxpayers in the city of College Station,” Nichols said “Our intention is to conserve and improve Northgate and keep it alive and maintain and develop it further a former Texas A&M student and Bryan businessman is leading the charge against the development He launched an online petition that has garnered close to 10,000 signatures and counting and the parts that haven’t changed I’d like to continue for them to exist as they have for 50 years,” Seewald said and decided to walk into a place called the Aggie Den which was a small pool hall,” Seewald recounted Seewald fears the proposed changes could strip Northgate of its unique character and history “I think they have four proposed student towers in this area in addition to what’s already here,” he said “My concern is that will ruin this area for what it has been for such a long time and it’s been so important to so many people.” While Seewald’s petition highlights concerns about preserving Northgate’s identity Mayor Nichols emphasized the importance of addressing safety and economic development “Public safety in this area is challenged if you come over here on a Thursday you see a very large crowd that is wide open to infiltration from people that may wish to harm they’re not all arrested for minors in possession,” said Nichols “They’re arrested for people with guns and knives “There are some people that come here are attracted by a young crowd that they can take advantage of or infiltrate and figure out how to take advantage of whatever they want to do Nichols says the addition of a police sub-station is intended to enhance public safety in the area Supporters of the development argue that these changes will provide the necessary infrastructure while revitalizing Northgate the debate continues between those who see the development as a path to growth and those who fear it could erase what makes Northgate special Mayor Nichols assures residents that their voices are still being heard “People can still voice their concerns at Thursday’s meeting,” Nichols said the outcome of this decision will determine the future of a district steeped in tradition and memories The question remains whether Northgate can evolve while preserving its historic essence To view the petition click here City Council Agenda Packet for Northgate Development City Council Agenda Packet for Northgate Development by KBTX on Scribd City Council Agenda Packet for Northgate Development by KBTX on Scribd Texas (KBTX) - In a Thursday night meeting that stretched until the early hours of Friday morning City leaders voted to turn down a high-rise redevelopment plan for the Northgate Entertainment District opting to study and work to preserve what council and community members called the area’s unique history and character the College Station City Council rejected a bid from Capstone Communities which offered $13 million to purchase the city-owned parking lot on Patricia Street The Alabama-based developer had proposed a high-rise mixed-use project focusing on student housing Initial renderings for the property featured ground-level retail space and public amenities like restrooms and rideshare pickup on the lower levels as required in the city’s request for proposal process the developer acknowledged that while plans were not final the proposed tower could stretch up to 23 stories into the Northgate skyline “There’s a lot of good reason to be in favor of this,” Councilman Mark Smith said It provides a lot of things that we want and need.” argued that the deal was too focused on profit at the expense of Northgate’s cultural legacy “I’m a free market capitalist I will never sit here and tell you again ‘I’m pretty sure that we should walk away from $13 million,‘” Councilwoman Melissa McIlhaney said the value of that lot is defined by far more than the dollar value described by the proposals.” “History is more important than money,” Councilman Bob Yancy added An online petition to halt the sale garnered more than 16,000 signatures reflecting widespread local interest in preserving the district’s identity including several Northgate landowners and business operators All but one speaker disapproved of the city council moving forward “You were elected by the people for the people and I want you to honor your commitment to represent your constituents' interests,” said Courtney Philips Director of Operations for the Dixie Chicken and member of the Northgate District Association “Something so small could be so significant as to solicit 16,000 signatures of citizens who want to preserve that Who could bring this crowd out before school is even back in session,” said Dion McInnis “That small thing represents a lot of value.” acknowledged that moving away from a lucrative deal was difficult City officials said they would revisit broader plans for Northgate through an approved small-area planning process A timeline shared Thursday involved community feedback and studies taking place in the coming months with a goal of the city council adopting the plan in June The holidays came early as Disneyland Resort and Northgate González Market joined forces with a food distribution event for 125 local families facing food insecurity at James Madison Elementary School in Anaheim.  “Many families continue to face tough times especially during the holidays,” said Miguel Gonzalez we teamed up with Disneyland Resort to bring some relief to families in our community.”   Eight families from these organizations will receive Disneyland Resort tickets gift cards and Disney merchandise to spend a day at Disneyland Resort making memories together during the most magical time of year Northgate Market will also award these families with an additional $200 each in grocery gift cards.  “Nothing brings us more joy than making a positive impact in our community,” said Raul Aquino Rojas “Teaming up with Northgate González Market to give a helping hand – and even make some extra holiday magic – is a wonderful way to share the spirit of the season and create lasting memories for families right here in Anaheim.”    Learn more about how Disneyland Resort is making a difference in the Anaheim community, visit Community Impact is planning its first eatery in the Chattanooga area near Northgate Mall Construction is slated to start around March with an opening in September if work goes smoothly Jack Hillen of restaurant developer 38 Foods said by phone Mike Pare is the former deputy Business editor at the Chattanooga Times Free Press received a bachelor's degree in communications from Florida Atlantic University He worked at the Rome News-Tribune before coming to Chattanooga Texas (KBTX) - Plans for the future of Northgate have College Station City Council members voicing their opinions about what they think is best for the city and its residents Several College Station city councilors have been outspoken on what they believe is the best move for Northgate Councilman Bob Yancy said the Northgate Bar District is a vital piece of history and a source of community and we only have one opportunity to get this right.” The City of College Station is selling the Northgate surface parking lot and while a contract for a student housing high-rise is expected to be in front of council this month Yancy told KBTX it’s not what the people want “I have not heard from a single citizen that wants us to put a pure student housing approach on the city lot in the center of Northgate,” he said Councilman Yancy said he wants to explore other options for the area including enhancing the arts that’s what makes this opportunity so special in that we can partner with the private sector and do something special in the Northgate area as an entertainment district with maybe some student housing as well,” offered Councilman Yancy other city council members believe the proposed multistory high-rise is exactly what students want “They want to live near campus,” City Councilman William Wright stressed “They want to live near Northgate where there is entertainment where there are places to drink and places to hear live music What better place than to put kids where they want to be?” College Station Mayor John Nichols said he understands the concerns but he also has to think about the growing population “There’s a lot of activity in Northgate that is traditional We are not in any way trying to do away with a traditional Northgate entertainment activity but we also have to recognize; we have an 80,000-student university,” explained Mayor Nichols While the city council is expected to see a contract for the proposed multistory high-rise this month Councilman Yancy said he wants his peers to consider other ideas Councilman Yancy wants to preserve the legacy of Northgate and keep the entertainment district true to its roots he said he wants the voices of the community to be heard before a final decision is made hear what the citizens have to say in this very important historical district we call Northgate If the citizens’ feedback is that some student housing is appropriate for that piece of land and they need to be heard,” Councilman Yancy added City council members said they will meet on January 9 at 6 p.m to make a decision on the new development plan This meeting is also where residents can voice their concerns but it all depends on what the community brings to the table Texas (KBTX) - The College Station City Council voted to deny a proposed plan to create a voluntary rental inspection program on Thursday night The council also passed some changes for the Northgate district At its Oct. 7 meeting, the council decided to table a conversation surrounding a proposed program for voluntary rental inspections a number of representatives from professional real estate and property management groups spoke out against the item and encouraged the council to wait to make a decision The voluntary rental inspection program would have allowed property owners to ‘opt in’ to an inspection Properties that passed would then be displayed on the city’s website The decision came after about an hour of discussion and around a dozen residents sharing their thoughts on the item the council voted 4-3 against creating the program citing programs available through Texas A&M University and the city itself and William Wright voted against a motion to deny the program Texas A&M has an Off Campus Student Services Office which works to advocate for Aggies living off-campus. Through this program, and the SeeClickFix service through the city the council determined that adequate services were available the College Station City Council also approved changes to the way permitting works in the Northgate district and Dennis Maloney voted against the changes According to the presentation delivered by city staff the changes to the permitting system will require conditional use permits for new bars Staff said during the presentation these conditional use permits (CUPs) are designed to help manage growth in the entertainment district and the changes will only affect bars looking to expand Item 9.2 UDO CUP Amendment by KBTX on Scribd One of the reasons some city leaders were in favor of passing the changes is due to public safety concerns there have been 18,729 calls to law enforcement over the past two years business owners in Northgate and residents spoke out against the item saying the plans could disrupt the tradition and charm the area holds for many Concerns about high rise developments affecting business were also brought up acknowledging the frustration of the large crowd Item 9.2 UDO CUP Amendment by KBTX on Scribd Texas (KBTX) - Documents published by the City of College Station Tuesday show the city council will move forward with plans to vote on a multi-million contract for a piece of Northgate property that some fear will be the first nail in the coffin for the historic entertainment district as we know it today a local developer is making a last-minute Hail Mary to win the competing bid after being passed over for the project The College Station City Council is set to vote Thursday on a $13 million contract to sell the city-owned surface parking lot at 301 Patricia Street in the Northgate District to Capstone Collegiate Communities The 1.57-acre property is slated for transformation into a mixed-use high-rise to be used prominently as student housing Capstone’s proposal includes residential units The plan also features a law enforcement substation 100 parking spaces will be reserved for exclusive city use under a shared revenue agreement Capstone has highlighted its experience with local projects such as The Junction and The Cottages of College Station as a testament to its capabilities not everyone is on board with the city’s decision to move forward with Capstone Bryan-based Oldham Goodwin Group which submitted a competing proposal for the property last year expressed frustration Wednesday at being passed over submitted on behalf of Northgate Tract LLC resulted from nearly two years of collaboration with city representatives “Our proposal wasn’t just a number on paper; it addressed the city’s expressed concerns about safety and vibrancy in the Northgate District,” said Goodwin Oldham Goodwin’s plan included enhanced lighting and a removable bollard system for Patricia Street to facilitate deliveries and sanitation services Goodwin also emphasized a pedestrian bridge over University Drive which would safely connect the proposed development to campus and a large green space for community events and crowd control Goodwin noted his firm’s familiarity with the community and its existing investments make it a more logical choice for the project Oldham Goodwin sent a letter to College Station’s Mayor and City Manager asking Thursday’s vote to be put on hold and for the city to reconsider an amended proposal of $13.5 million The letter cited “clear technical flaws” in the request for proposal process and the city’s clear preference for a larger offering price rather than “a true mixed-use development as described in the RFP.” *See Oldham Goodwin’s Conceptual Site Plan & Renderings at the bottom of this page* The City of College Station responded Wednesday to Goodwin’s desire to submit an amended proposal and said the vote planned for Thursday would move forward as planned “The City issued a proposal for sealed bids to redevelop the Northgate surface parking lot property following the process outlined in the Texas Local Government Code Three responses were received and weighed based on the criteria detailed in the bid The City can only consider information timely submitted to the bid and cannot consider any other information after closing the bidding process according to state law All bidders were provided the same opportunity to review the bid criteria before submitting proposals,” the city said in a statement to KBTX Goodwin argued that Oldham Goodwin’s proposal not only addressed public safety concerns but also embraced Northgate’s culture and history aiming to transform the area into a year-round entertainment destination “We’ve spent time and resources creating a plan that would reduce crime and attract diverse crowds beyond the student population,” Goodwin said “It’s disappointing to see the city prioritize a higher bid that doesn’t fully address these critical issues.” Goodwin also voiced frustration over the city’s handling of the request-for-proposal process and admitted he didn’t know where the “rails went off the tracks” after years of advanced negotiations with the city on their goals for replacing the surface lot In the middle of all this are groups in the community who’d prefer nothing to change The College Station City Council meets at City Hall after 6 p.m. on Thursday. The meeting will be streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19 The council will also discuss Northgate planning efforts Oldham Goodwin conceptual site plans and renderings by KBTX on Scribd Oldham Goodwin conceptual site plans and renderings by KBTX on Scribd Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The Northgate Small Area Plan Committee held its fifth meeting Tuesday discussing land use in the broader Northgate area Northgate provides both a walkable living place for students and an attraction for locals and tourists The committee said it wanted to see more high-end retail move into the area without alcohol on the menu College Station Chief Development Officer Michael Ostrowski said retail likes to build where retail already is which can make it challenging to establish retail spaces “So they can get the additional foot traffic having the available space within the Northgate District is going to be essential in order to ensure that retail can flourish within that area,” he explained Recruiting new retail businesses into the larger Northgate area was a central focus of the meeting Tuesday specifically bringing in more non-bar retail spaces extending the footprint of the retail establishment throughout the district can be very beneficial,“ said Ostrowski One hurdle Ostrowski said needs to be crossed is a perceived lack of parking in the bar district he said the high visibility of its street parking coupled with the free garage parking makes the area easier to access he said he believes bringing that to the bar district could be an easy fix “I think the area in Northgate is just providing proper signage and perception that parking is still available It’s just getting people to that location,” he furthered Conversations around retail space within the small area plan have come up as early as last year with Northpoint Crossing This is an example of a mixed-use space with both retail and residential offerings a number of business closures over the years have led council to grant the building more residential space on the first floor That space was previously occupied by retail and a cupcake place can’t last with 1,800 beds that could fill it or filter in there daily or weekly; I do struggle with the idea that we’re gonna make certain retail work,” stressed College Station City Councilman William Wright at a November 2024 meeting Part of the reason businesses had cited for closing were a lack of accessibility and parking for customers Ostrowski said looking at the area in connection with Century Square and the Northgate bar district will make a difference “Making sure that the area remains walkable in between these different sub-districts is going to be absolutely key.” The next small area plan meeting is set for April 1 at 3 p.m This meeting will have a change of scenery as attendees will go on a Northgate walking tour despite recent objections from bidders who say the city mishandled the RFP process and from neighbors who worry the development will change their way of life KBTX has learned the developers behind all three sealed bids submitted to the College Station City Council bids were evaluated on three criteria: qualifications and experience of the firms overall value and impact of the proposed redevelopment The city council is set to vote Thursday on whether or not to accept the city’s recommended bid from Capstone Collegiate Communities, an Alabama-based development firm. Capstone’s proposal includes residential units Those plans were first made public in the city council agenda published Tuesday On Wednesday, Oldham Goodwin, another developer who submitted a bid, sent a letter to the city expressing their concern over the process. KBTX also obtained a proposal submitted by the Pinnacle Real Estate Development Group and Rountree Development from developer Trent Thomas The third developer in the bidding process Pinnacle Real Estate Development Group and Rountree Development submitted a proposal to buy the land for $10.5 million It shows two options containing public outdoor space and a residential building Thomas told KBTX the city did not explain why they declined the losing bids but that he would participate in a new RFP process if the city did not move forward with Capstone Collegiate Communities Bryan-based Oldham Goodwin Group, which submitted a competing proposal for the property last year expressed frustration Wednesday at being passed over after lengthy negotiations with College Station the real estate group sent a letter to College Station’s Mayor and City Manager asking Thursday’s vote to be put on hold and for the city to reconsider an amended proposal of $13.5 million ultimately saying Thursday’s vote will move forward as planned Council is set to approve the highest bid to purchase the Northgate surface lot prepared by Capstone Collegiate Communities Capstone is the only bidding developer without a principal headquartered locally but previously developed Northpoint Crossing at the corner of Texas Avenue and University Drive In November, the city council voted to amend the number of retail spaces at Northpoint Crossing to allow more housing because the complex has failed to generate consistent and a cupcake place can’t last with 1,800 beds that could fill it I do struggle with the idea that we’re gonna make certain retail work,” Councilmember William Wright argued in November critics of Capstone’s bid for Northgate are concerned with Northpoint Crossings’ apparent failures to thrive at the city’s busiest intersection The City Council will meet on Thursday at City Hall. Several community members are expected to speak to council An online petition has garnered more than 10,000 signatures Texas (KBTX) - While the Northgate Entertainment District’s future has been up in the air for some time the City of College Station is preparing to kick off its official planning process and is asking for the community’s input The city hopes hosting a meeting next Tuesday will allow attendees to connect with city planners and learn about what’s to come There will also be the opportunity for community ideas and concerns to be heard and other key players to provide direct input into the district A public meeting for the Northgate Small Area Plan is scheduled for Tuesday the city said it will continue to check in to gather feedback and provide updates on the plan and its progress Texas (KBTX) - A contentious city council meeting ended Thursday night in changes to how Northgate bars and clubs get approved by the City of College Station The meeting stretched into the early hours of Friday morning the College Station City Council approved changes to the permitting process for Northgate bars Voting in favor of the motion were council members Mark Smith or tavern that opens in Northgate will require what’s called a conditional use permit (CUP) Existing bars looking to expand will also need one of these permits A CUP requires special permission from the city to be issued “Conditional uses are generally compatible with those uses permitted by right in a zoning district but require individual review of their location and intensity and may require the imposition of additional conditions to ensure the appropriateness and compatibility of the use at a particular location.” City leaders said the decision by the council essentially ‘freezes’ Northgate at this moment in time but new bars can be added as long as they meet the requirements laid out within the CUPs One of the ‘no’ votes at Thursday’s meeting came from Councilman Bob Yancy He said he wants to see conversations surrounding the future of Northgate include the voices of all stakeholders “Maybe in its own way it gives us an opportunity to step back and look at this gem that we have that is Northgate and in a more collaborative process bring everyone together,” Yancy offered While existing businesses will be grandfathered in several business owners and other stakeholders expressed concerns about how this decision could impact Northgate as we know it The former Sears property at Northgate Mall has been sold with plans to tear down the onetime Hixson anchor store to make way for a BJ's Wholesale Club Northgate Mall may undergo one of the biggest changes in decades The former Sears building could see demolition to make way for potentially the first BJ's Wholesale Club in the region You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience A 49-year-old man was arrested in the evening hours of Jan 6 after attempting to burglarize a bank in the Northgate neighborhood a 911 dispatcher received a report of an audible bank alarm at a location in the 400 block of Northeast Northgate Way Surveillance footage showed a male suspect inside the building they found a large hole in the bank’s front door and heard banging noises coming from inside Police immediately cordoned off the area around the building and made several announcements instructing the suspect to exit officers entered the building and conducted a search The suspect was located in the bank’s teller area sitting in a corner with a hammer on his lap He was taken into custody without incident The man had forced entry into the bank with the intent of stealing money from the ATM but was unsuccessful The building sustained damage to its entry doors The suspect was booked into the King County Jail on suspicion of burglary The Seattle Police Department (SPD) prevents crime and supports quality public safety by delivering respectful SPD operates within a framework that divides the city into five geographical areas called "precincts"