Authorities continue to collect information from storms that hit the Brazos Valley Friday night. Brazos County Emergency Management Coordinator Chuck Frazier tells victims who have not filed a damage report to call 979-361-3888. Frazier says in Brazos County they received no damage reports from possible tornadoes. Over six inches of rain Friday night and Saturday [...]
WTAW’s Bill Oliver visits with Detective Benton Keough of the College Station Police Department about fraud crimes.
Officials at Texas A&M University report a continuation of record enrollment. Spring headcount of 46,717 represents an increase of 295 compared to last year. President Bowen Loftin told those attending the recent Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Conference A&M is looking to grow in two specific areas, junior transfers and graduate students in specific areas. [...]
Tongue in cheek, if you live in College Station and you’re not interested in the glitz and glamour of local elected office, there’s still a place for you. City spokesman Jay Socol says recruitment is underway for openings on advisory boards and committees. Socol says there are 39 vacancies on 10 boards. Comments from Jay Socol. [...]
HOUSTON (AP) _ A fugitive described by the FBI as being a “tall, dark and handsome bandit” has been accused of holding up two banks this week in Texas. Bank surveillance photos provided Friday show a suspect, believed to be the same man, with sunglasses atop his head during robberies in Houston and Beaumont. Investigators [...]
For the first time in four years, the College Station City Council is revising its economic development policy. One piece, addressing property tax breaks, was approved at the last council meeting. Assistant City Manager Frank Simpson says it’s designed for existing employers to expand as well as draw new business. By state law, tax incentive [...]
A Houston woman convicted of a drunk driving crash that severely injured a College Station police officer will return to court later this month. Prosecutors say 23 year old Alex Ford violated conditions of her appeal bond and they want her in jail while the legal process continues its course. Defense lawyer Brian Tice says [...]
The new superintendent of the Bryan school district wants to know why some schools are half-empty and others are busting at the seams. That’s one of the reasons for requesting a demographic study that was recently approved by the school board. Comments from Bryan ISD Superintendent Tommy Wallis. Comments from BISD Board of Trustees member [...]
The Bryan City Council recently had its second review of the Texas Reds Festival. Last December, the council was told estimated attendance to the October event was 22,000. At the last council meeting, consultant Jose Quintana broke down the results of interviews conducted with 88 people who attended the festival at various times. Recommendations given [...]
One of the presenters at the Bryan/College Station Economic Outlook Conference was Dr. Jim Gaines of the A&M Real Estate Center. Click HERE to read the slides used during Dr. Gaines presentation. WTAW’s Bill Oliver visits with Jim Gaines.
