Kevin O’Connor Kommentary May 15
Infomaniacs Wednesday, May 15th, 2013Kevin O’Connor Kommentary May 15, 2013
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Nancy and I arrived in B/CS in April 2010. First recollection of being a radio geek was as a 9 year old riding my bicycle around the neighborhood with a transistor radio in the front basket. First experience in a radio studio was KWDM-FM at Valley High School, West Des Moines, IA. Then on to Northwest Missouri State University (GO BEARCATS!). I've been blessed to enjoy great radio in Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Two adult daughters...though they'll always be my little girls!
CVB Announces Hometown Hero Awards
Featured Stories, News Wednesday, May 15th, 2013The Bryan-College Station Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) hosted their annual Hospitality Celebration luncheon Wednesday in appreciation of local businesses and professionals for promoting tourism throughout the year. Recipients of the Hometown Hero Awards were recognized for their outstanding service in the Bryan-College Station community. Here are the winners, as selected by the CVB, hospitality [...]
Brazos County Law Enforcement Memorial Service
Featured Stories, News Wednesday, May 15th, 2013The 26th Brazos County law enforcement memorial service was held Wednesday in the American Pavilion at Veteran’s Park. It was the first service since the death last August of Brazos County Constable Brian Bachmann. He was remembered in remarks from three speakers and with a memorial wreath. Also recognized was Bryan Police Officer Mark Hiatt, [...]
Kevin O’Connor Kommentary May 14
Infomaniacs Tuesday, May 14th, 2013Kevin O’Connor Kommentary May 14, 2013
Bryan PD Update
Featured Stories, Interviews Tuesday, May 14th, 2013Officer Kelley McKethan has a reminder of Wednesday’s law enforcement memorial service, the upcoming seat belt “Click It or Ticket” campaign, bicycle safety information, and locations of increased traffic enforcement. WTAW’s Bill Oliver visits with Kelley McKethan.
CS Council Approves Rezoning Commercial Property Along Freeway
Featured Stories, News Tuesday, May 14th, 2013A long vacant piece of commercial property along the freeway in College Station has been given more development options. City Council approval for rezoning along the northbound service road between Raintree and Horse Haven Estates followed an hour’s worth of debate. Homeowners living in the Raintree subdivision off Southwest Parkway, including Mark Buxkemper, were opposed [...]
CS Fire Station Evacuated From Hazardous Materials Incident
Featured Stories, News Tuesday, May 14th, 2013Update from the Brazos County Health Department: The Brazos County Health Department (BCHD) found a hazardous chemical at the B/CS Asian Market in College Station during a routine inspection. This inspection was completed in conjunction with a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) inspector. The chemical is sold under the trade name of Fumitoxin [...]
Kevin O’Connor Kommentary May 13
Infomaniacs Monday, May 13th, 2013Kevin O’Connor Kommentary May 13, 2013
Texas House Preliminary Approval Restricting Regents Authority
Featured Stories, News Monday, May 13th, 2013AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The Texas House has given initial approval to a bill that places new limits on the powers of university regents. The bill was born out of a long-running dispute between lawmakers and University of Texas System regents who are considered hostile to Austin campus President Bill Powers, who is believed to [...]
Source of Brazos County E.coli Outbreak Still Unknown
Featured Stories, News Monday, May 13th, 2013News release courtesy of the Brazos County Health Department: The Brazos County Health Department (BCHD), in conjunction with the Texas Department of State Health Services (Region 7), continues to actively investigate ten cases of diarrheal illness, possibly caused by Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Five cases have been confirmed as E. coli 0157:H7. The five [...]
