Dirt will be flying soon on the home campus of Blinn College. Blinn Trustees Tuesday awarded a construction contract on a new 300 room dormitory in Brenham. The lowest of 20 bidders was given the job at slightly under the $10 million dollar budget.
Officials say construction will begin immediately. The projected completion is next July to allow occupancy for the fall 2011 semester.
22-year-old Gerardo Gonzalez, who was arrested on September 23rd for possession of child pornography, is facing new charges. The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that the former custodian at College Station ISD’s Greens Prairie Elementary is now facing charges of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child: Victim Under 14 (First Degree Felony). Officials have not release the age of the child associated with the new charge. The investigation began after the Sheriff’s Office received a CyberTip from Snapchat regarding videos potentially containing child pornography. Deputies in the Sheriff’s Special Investigative Unit have been working the case and gathering additional information. As a result, Gonzalez is facing the new charge of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child in addition to two counts of Possession With Intent to Promote Child Pornography and a drug charge. Investigators say they have no information that any of the offenses under investigation were related to Gonzalez’s former employment at CSISD. He remains in the Brazos County Jail. Read the original story: https://wtaw.com/csisd-custodian-arrested-for-possession-of-child-pornography/
Biketober is this Saturday, October 10th. Join the cities of Bryan and College Station and Sister City Greifswald, Germany for a bike ride and a day filled with German inspired fun. Greifswald’s Deputy Mayor is a lead rider at Biketober. Onsite registration opening at 8:30am. The 8.6 mile ride starts at College Station City Hall at 9:30am. Riders will bike to Travis Bryan Midtown Park in Bryan for a wellness stop at the Farmers’ Market. A brass quintet from the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra will be playing German music. Riders then cycle back to City Hall. Register for the ride at: https://www.cstx.gov/…/events/community-events/biketober/ If you’ll be on the roads Saturday morning, expect brief stoppages along the route while cyclists pass through. Particularly on South College Avenue and Cavitt Avenue. Don’t want to ride, but still enjoy the festivities? Visit the City Hall South Parking Lot starting at 9:00am for German-inspired food trucks, a passport exposition featuring local arts and culture organizations, and yard games. The celebration lasts until 1:00pm. Date: Saturday, Oct. 10 Registration: 8:30am at College Station City Hall Pre-ride activities: 9:00am Biketober ride: 9:30–11:00am Post-ride activities: Until 1:00pm Distance: 8.6 miles Cost: Free Ages: Participants 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult Registration: Required, along with a signed participation waiver 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.
The Bryan Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest is going on now. In honor of Fire Prevention Week (October 4–10, 2026), BFD is calling on all young artists to help spread awareness and safety. This year’s theme is: “Charge into Fire Safety. Safe Charging Is a Superpower!” Who Can Participate: All students in grades Pre-K through 12 enrolled in public, private, parochial, or home school programs are eligible to enter.• Primary Division: Grades Pre-K – 4 • Intermediate Division: Grades 5 – 6 • Middle Division: Grades 7 – 8 • High School Division: Grades 9 – 12 Required Information: (written on the back of the poster) • Student’s full name • School name • Grade level Poster Guidelines: • Must be the original, individual work of the student • One entry per student • Poster size must be approximately 14 inches by 24 inches • Any flat art medium is welcome: paint, cut-outs, pen/ink, crayons, chalk, pencil, or digital artPlease Do Not Use: • Any object over ½ inch in height • Live matches • Glass or fragile materials DEADLINE: Posters must be turned in by October 31st at the Fire Marshal’s office: 414 Lawrence St, Bryan, TX 77801. RECOGNITION: Winners will receive a certificate and be recognized in a photo with the Bryan City Council and members of the Bryan Fire Department. A signed City of Bryan Photo Release will be required for all winners. 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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