July 2011 - Page 4 of 45 - WTAW

Rangers and Astros win

July 29, 2011 Archive

It may be a stretch to call them the struggling Texas Rangers, but they had lost five of eight since their 12-game winning streak ended. But last night they ended their four-game series wit the [Read More…]

National Sports from AP

July 28, 2011 Archive

NFL-PRESEASON NEWS Kolb, Haynesworth and Bush on the move UNDATED (AP) _ The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a deal to send quarterback Kevin Kolb (kahb) to Arizona. The Eagles get cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and [Read More…]

Two Former Felons Recognized in Brazos County Court

July 28, 2011 Bill Oliver

“There is too much bad news in the criminal justice system.” That statement, from Brazos County District Judge Travis Bryan, came as two men were recognized Thursday. The judge says it’s part of a [Read More…]

Brazos County Judge & Probation Department Honors Former Felons

July 28, 2011 Bill Oliver

Brazos County District Judge Travis Bryan visits with WTAW’s Bill Oliver about a new program honoring those convicted of non-violent felonies for their performance while on probation.

State Climatologist Says Don Won’t Be A Drought-Buster

July 28, 2011 Bill Oliver

Texas State Climatologist and A&M Professor John Nielsen Gammon visits with WTAW’s Bill Oliver about Tropical Storm Don. Click HERE to read Dr. Nielsen-Gammon’s comments, courtesy of the Texas A&M University News Service.

Bryan ISD Update

July 28, 2011 Bill Oliver

WTAW’s Bill Oliver visits with the Bryan school district’s Sandy Farris and new Superintendent Tommy Wallis. Click HERE for more information about student registration in Bryan ISD. Click HERE for the Bryan school district’s Hall [Read More…]

First Marathon Through B/CS Set For December 11

July 28, 2011 Bill Oliver

It’s believed to be a sports first in Bryan/College Station. The inaugural B/CS Marathon and half-marathon will be run December 11. A Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting was held Thursday at the title sponsor, Atkinson [Read More…]

Bryan Council Considers Changes in Capital Project Priorities

July 28, 2011 Bill Oliver

One of the ways next year’s proposed budget for the City of Bryan is going to end up with a surplus…without raising the property tax levy…is reducing the amount spent on capital projects. Interim City [Read More…]

AWOL Soldier Arrested Near Ft. Hood With Explosives

July 28, 2011 Bill Oliver

KILLEEN, Texas (AP) _ Police believe the AWOL Muslim soldier arrested with explosives near Fort Hood wouldn’t have waited much longer to carry out an attack on the Army post. Killeen police Chief Dennis Baldwin [Read More…]

Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against Perry’s Religious Event

July 28, 2011 Bill Oliver

HOUSTON (AP) _ A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit that sought to stop Gov. Rick Perry from sponsoring a national day of prayer and fasting. U.S. District Judge Gray H. Miller on Thursday [Read More…]