No disruption in activity at Easterwood Airport is anticipated during the federal shutdown.
That’s according to the head of the company that manages Easterwood for the Texas A&M system.
John Clanton at Astin Aviation says for many years, Easterwood has been the beneficiary of the Federal Aviation Administration’s contract tower program.
Their air traffic controllers work for a private contractor and not the federal government.
Bryan Police say the man wanted in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Jaylon Walter has turned himself in. An arrest warrant was issued for 20-year-old Cameron Deshawn Scott on Wednesday. He is accused of shooting Walter during an argument Tuesday night at the North Point Business Park. Today, Scott surrendered himself to authorities and has been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He is being held on $300,000 bond. Related stories: https://wtaw.com/bryan-shooting-victim-dies-suspect-identity-released/ https://wtaw.com/bryan-police-seek-information-after-shooting-at-north-point-business-park/ Got a news tip? e-mail us at news@wtaw.com, text us at (979) 695-1620, or reach out on Facebook or Twitter/X.
A local non-profit is celebrating their first birthday and is inviting the public to attend. There will be food trucks, yard games, music, tack shops, and horse meet and greets! The group offers therapeutic horseback riding programs for children, teens, and adults with a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Through structured lessons, riders build strength, coordination, confidence, and independence while forming meaningful connections with horses and instructors. Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 3-6pm Silver Horse Ranch Therapeutic Riding Barn 4045 Golden Eagle Dr, Bryan TX, 77808 https://silverhorseranch.org/therapeutic-riding Liliana Johnson, an engineering student at Texas A&M, founded Silver Horse Ranch Therapeutic Riding in November 2025. Come see what Silver Horse Ranch is all about. We’ll have a snack potluck, cake, local vendors, music, a horse meet & greet, and plenty of time to hang out at the barn. Bring your family, bring your friends, grab some food, meet the horses, shop local, and spend the afternoon with us. Most importantly, come celebrate one year of empowering every rider and the beginning of what we hope will be many more years serving the Brazos Valley. Liliana talks with WTAW about the non-profit’s first birthday celebration: Listen to “It’s Silver Horse Ranch Therapeutic Riding’s First Birthday!” on Spreaker. Got a news tip? e-mail us at news@wtaw.com, text us at (979) 695-1620, or reach out on Facebook or Twitter/X.
A Navasota man is headed to prison for the next five years for Family Violence Assault and continued violation of protective orders. Brazos County District Attorney Media Release 1/05/2026: On October 29, 2026, Ronnie Wayne Rice, Jr., 32, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for Assault Family Violence with a Prior Conviction and Continuous Violation of Bond Conditions. The charges stem from a July 8, 2024, incident where Rice attacked his ex-girlfriend by punching her in the shoulder and legs. The victim reported the attack to police two days later, and officers saw clear bruising where she had been hit. Rice ran away when he learned the police were called. Emergency medical workers treated the victim at the scene and took her to the hospital for further care. After Rice was arrested, Judge Nunn set strict bond conditions that legally banned him from contacting or communicating with the victim. Despite these court orders, Rice ignored the rules and contacted her again on February 18, 2025, and February 28, 2025. Because he broke the protective court order twice within a 12-month period, he was charged with Continuous Violation of Bond Conditions. The Brazos County District Attorney’s Office praised the Bryan Police Department for their diligent investigative work to enforce these orders and ensure victims remain protected from ongoing harm. Assistant District Attorney Kevin Capps prosecuted the case, working alongside District Attorney’s Office Investigator Mike Johse and Victim Assistance Coordinator Shae Cooks. “Bond conditions in domestic violence cases are not optional rules—they are critical legal boundaries meant to shield victims from fear, harassment, and further harm. Our local law enforcement officers work tirelessly to monitor compliance and enforce these orders so that survivors can feel safe in their daily lives. Domestic violence will never be tolerated as a way to control others, and anyone who defies court orders will face real prison time in our community.” — Kevin Capps, Assistant District Attorney Got a news tip? e-mail us at news@wtaw.com, text us at (979) 695-1620, or reach out on Facebook or Twitter/X.
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