The 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 [...]
The 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, [...]
District 5 State Senator Charles Schwertner (R) made his regular appearance on The Infomaniacs, Wednesday, May 15. Charles Schwertner visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia
College Station Mayor Nancy Berry made her regular appearance on The Infomaniacs, Wednesday, May 15. Nancy Berry visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia
U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-TX) of Bryan discussed recent political scandals during his regular appearance on The Infomaniacs on Wednesday, May 15. Bill Flores visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia
Repairs and restoration for College Station’s flooded City Hall could end up costing about $10,000. The south side of City Hall remains closed to the public, and Thursday’s Planning and Zoning meeting will be moved to the second floor conference room. Director of Communications Jay Socol says crews have been working since Thursday, when flooding [...]
Officer 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.
A 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 [...]
Update 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 [...]
AUSTIN, 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 [...]
