Casey Barone, Visit College Station’s Events Coordinator, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about the Hometown Tailgate events, upcoming fall events, renting the 1207 facility, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs on Friday, August 30, 2024.
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Bryan police is investigating three incidents this week involving guns. None of the incidents resulted in casualties. On Tuesday (August 27), there was an exchange of gunfire west of Midtown Park on Cypress Bend Circle. One vehicle was hit during the exchange between someone on foot and someone in a vehicle. Also on Tuesday (August 27) officers who responded to a disturbance on Webhollow Circle, which is across Harvey Mitchell Parkway from the west Bryan Walmart. The officers learned a known suspect displayed a gun. The gun was not pointed at anyone. On Wednesday (August 28) south of Bryan High School at Creekside Apartments, officers were told fired a suspect fired a gun into the air. No one was struck and there was no property damage. Also on Wednesday (August 28), a resident at the Brookside Apartments west of Blinn College reported two windows were damaged from what appeared to possibly be gunfire. Officers found no evidence of gunfire and no evidence of something being thrown that damaged the windows.
Texas A&M police (UPD) has received multiple reports from local residents being offered tickets for the Notre Dame game from scammers. Officer Rob Leseth says scammers are using social media to sell fake tickets. Leseth says UPD recommends buying tickets from the 12th Man Foundation or the university’s preferred partners. For those considering buying tickets outside Kyle Field on game day, Leseth says scalpers are required to have an official A&M seller’s license. Additionally, Leseth says to inspect the ticket for grammatical errors and anything that looks out of place. Leseth says fans seeing suspicious or criminal activity should call 9-1-1 or UPD’s non emergency phone number at 979-845-2345. Inside the stadium, Leseth says there will be a “significant” number of officers who will be prepared to assist fans. Click below to hear comments from Rob Leseth, visiting with WTAW’s Bill Oliver. Listen to “Texas A&M police offers Aggie football game day reminders” on Spreaker.
A majority of Brazos County commissioners approve increasing the property tax rate for the fiscal year 2025 budget. That followed debates during Tuesday’s (August 27) budget workshop and regular meeting between county judge Duane Peters and commissioner Steve Aldrich. Peters, who made the motion to increase the property tax rate by one cent, wanted to protect the county’s fund balance…also known as the county’s savings account…to pay for capital projects instead of borrowing money. Aldrich failed in his attempt to approve a no new revenue property tax rate, which would have reduced the FY 2025 rate. Peters motion was approved by a four to one vote. A public hearing on the FY 25 Brazos County tax rate and budget will be held September 10th at 9 a.m. Click HERE to read and download the Brazos County proposed 2025 budget. Click below to hear comments from the August 27, 2024 Brazos County commission meeting. Listen to “Brazos County commission proposed increasing the property tax rate following a debate between two members” on Spreaker.
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