Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Wanda Watson, who is running for re-election as the Precinct 4 Brazos County Commissioner.

Wanda Watson was originally elected to the Brazos County Commissioners Court in 2022. Before her current role, she served as the chair of the Democratic Party in Brazos County and as an election judge.

Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that impact our daily lives, especially housing opportunities.

You can find our ⁠⁠2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Guide⁠⁠ on our website. Because this podcast is produced by Habitat, a 501c3 charitable organization, we do not make endorsements. If you would like to support our work in the community, you can make a tax-deductible donation at ⁠⁠ThinkBrazos.org/donate⁠⁠.

Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Prentiss Madison, Sr, who is running for Precinct 4 Brazos County Commissioner.

Madison is a former two-term Bryan city councilman and has also served on Planning and Zoning, Adjustments, and Parks and Recreation Commissions. Madison and his family run a recycling business called Madison Metals.

Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that impact our daily lives, especially housing opportunities.

You can find our ⁠⁠2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Guide⁠⁠ on our website. Because this podcast is produced by Habitat, a 501c3 charitable organization, we do not make endorsements. If you would like to support our work in the community, you can make a tax-deductible donation at ⁠⁠ThinkBrazos.org/donate⁠⁠.

Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Peter Michelena, who is running for Precinct 4 Brazos County Commissioner.

Michelena deployed twice to Afghanistan and received two Purple Hearts while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, has worked for the City of Bryan, and is currently the CFO of the local VFW Post #4692.

Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that impact our daily lives, especially housing opportunities.

You can find our ⁠⁠2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Guide⁠⁠ on our website. Because this podcast is produced by Habitat, a 501c3 charitable organization, we do not make endorsements. If you would like to support our work in the community, you can make a tax-deductible donation at ⁠⁠ThinkBrazos.org/donate⁠⁠.

Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Andre Malone, who is running for Precinct 4 Brazos County Commissioner.

A self-described "Army brat," Malone has lived in Brazos County for 45 years and is a failure auditor for the oil and gas industry.

Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that impact our daily lives, especially housing opportunities.

You can find our ⁠⁠2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Guide⁠⁠ on our website. Because this podcast is produced by Habitat, a 501c3 charitable organization, we do not make endorsements. If you would like to support our work in the community, you can make a tax-deductible donation at ⁠⁠ThinkBrazos.org/donate⁠⁠.

Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Jeff Murski, who is running for Precinct 2 Brazos County Commissioner.

Jeff Murski brings years of experience in public relations with an electric company and government working for Congressman Pete Sessions.

Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that impact our daily lives, especially housing opportunities.

You can find our ⁠⁠2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Guide⁠⁠ on our website. Because this podcast is produced by Habitat, a 501c3 charitable organization, we do not make endorsements. If you would like to support our work in the community, you can make a tax-deductible donation at ⁠⁠ThinkBrazos.org/donate⁠⁠.

Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Jordan Januse, who is running for Precinct 2 Brazos County Commissioner.

Jordan Januse's family ran Frank's Country Store, a store beloved by many locals. Januse continued his experience with small businesses by starting a home cleaning company.

Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that impact our daily lives, especially housing opportunities.

You can find our ⁠⁠2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Guide⁠⁠ on our website. Because this podcast is produced by Habitat, a 501c3 charitable organization, we do not make endorsements. If you would like to support our work in the community, you can make a tax-deductible donation at ⁠⁠ThinkBrazos.org/donate⁠⁠.

Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Kyle Greenwood, who is running for Precinct 2 Brazos County Commissioner.

Locally, Greenwood is known for his role fighting a proposed road in eastern Brazos County. "No East Loop" supporters attended commissioners' court meetings for months arguing against the road.

Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that impact our daily lives, especially housing opportunities.

You can find our ⁠2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Guide⁠ on our website. Because this podcast is produced by Habitat, a 501c3 charitable organization, we do not make endorsements. If you would like to support our work in the community, you can make a tax-deductible donation at ⁠ThinkBrazos.org/donate⁠.

Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with former Bryan City Councilman Mike Southerland, who is now running for Brazos County Judge.

Mike Southerland is a Vietnam veteran who served two terms on the Bryan City Council.

Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that impact our daily lives, especially housing opportunities.

You can find our ⁠2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Guide⁠ on our website. Because this podcast is produced by Habitat, a 501c3 charitable organization, we do not make endorsements. If you would like to support our work in the community, you can make a tax-deductible donation at ⁠ThinkBrazos.org/donate⁠.

Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with former State Representative Kyle Kacal, who is now running for Brazos County Judge.

From the summer of 2025 until January 2026, Kacal served as acting Brazos County Judge while Judge Duane Peters took a medical leave of absence. Now, Kacal wants the job for a full term.

Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that impact our daily lives, especially housing opportunities.

You can find our 2026 Brazos Valley Candidate Guide on our website. Because this podcast is produced by Habitat, a 501c3 charitable organization, we do not make endorsements. If you would like to support our work in the community, you can make a tax-deductible donation at ThinkBrazos.org/donate.

Join us on this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast as we host Texas State Representative Paul Dyson. From the Reese Avonley Homes Studio in Bryan, Texas. Dyson shares insights on legislative challenges, affordable housing issues across the state, the impact of unfunded mandates, and his firsthand experiences during his first legislative session. He also discusses plans for the future, including property tax relief and the impact fees bill.  

Don’t miss this in-depth conversation packed with real talk about local policy and housing in Texas. 

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