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Texas A&M University Update on WTAW

Dr. Susan Ballabina, Chief of Staff for Texas A&M’s President, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about the impact of President Trump’s executive orders, President Welsh’s connections with the government, the new At Ease podcast episode, Aggies in the state legislature, updates on open positions, The Big Event, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Listen to “Texas A&M University Update on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.

Grimes County Man Ruled Mentally Competent To Stand Trial On Charges From A Bryan Mass Shooting

The Grimes County man charged in a mass shooting at a Bryan manufacturing plant in April 2021 is declared mentally competent to stand trial. Brazos County district attorney Jarvis Parsons tells WTAW News the trial judge made the ruling last Friday (February 21). 31 year old Larry Bollin of Iola was sent to a maximum security state hospital in November 2023 after he was declared mentally incompetent. The judge’s latest ruling followed an extended hospital stay by Bollin. Online court records show a jury trial date has been scheduled for this July. Bollin was indicted on Brazos County charges of murder, attempted capital murder of multiple people, and five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Brazos County Commission Discussion About Doing A Pay Study After A 3-2 Vote To Solicit Proposals

A divided Brazos County commission approves moving ahead with soliciting proposals from companies interested in doing an employee compensation and benefits study. The three to two vote was followed by comments from all five members of the commissioners court and several staff members. Human resources director Jennifer Salazar said the study would involve more than pay and benefits. It would include reviewing job classifications and other HR items. Commissioners Chuck Konderla and Wanda Watson supported the county moving away from pay raises based on longevity to raises based on performance. County judge Duane Peters reminded members that elected officials have authority to determine raises of their employees. Newly elected commissioners Fred Brown and Bentley Nettles voted against the study in part because of raises approved in recent years by past commissions to make those positions more competitive. Click below to hear comments from the February 4, 2025 Brazos County commission meeting. Listen to “Brazos County commission discussion about doing a pay study follows a 3-2 vote to solicit proposals” on Spreaker.