Brazos Valley 4H K9 Club Wins Big at the 2026 Texas State Dog Show

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flash Flood Danger

Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated emergency response resources in advance of upcoming severe weather in Texas. On Monday, Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected to impact multiple regions of Texas over the next several days. According to the National Weather Service, a moisture-rich weather pattern are expected to bring multiple rounds of heavy rainfall to large portions of Texas through the end of the week. Slow-moving storms may present flash flooding risks across large portions of North, West, Central, South, and East Texas beginning tonight, with the main threats expected early-to-mid week. Primary hazards include rainfall and flash flooding, with stronger thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail. At the direction of Governor Abbott, the following state emergency response resources are available to support local severe weather response operations: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2): Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads, Urban Search and Rescue Teams, and rescue swimmers to assist with flood rescues Texas Division of Emergency Management: All Hazards Group responders and regional personnel to support deployed emergency response resources across the state Texas National Guard: Personnel and high-profile vehicles to assist stranded motorists; Blackhawk helicopters to assist with flood rescues Texas Department of Transportation: Personnel monitoring roadway and transportation conditions Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Game Wardens, rescue boat teams, and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with water rescues Texas Department of Public Safety: Texas Highway Patrol Troopers, helicopters with hoist capability, and the Tactical Marine Unit Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas Emergency Medical Task Force): Severe Weather Support Packages with medics, ambulances, and all-terrain vehicles Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Disaster Assessment and Recovery Agents and County Extension Agents to support agricultural and livestock needs Public Utility Commission of Texas: Power-outage monitoring and coordination with utility providers Railroad Commission of Texas: Monitoring of the state’s natural-gas supply and communication with the oil and gas industry Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Air, water, and wastewater monitoring The Bryan Fire Department announced today that they will be sending three swift water boat operators and one helicopter search-and-rescue team member as a part of the effort. Be sure to monitor local forecast information and stay weather aware. Do not drive into water. Proactively prepare for storms by reviewing family communication plans, assembling an emergency supply kit, and following instructions issued by local officials.

Woman Arrested After Brandishing Firearm During Road Rage Incident In College Station

A road rage incident landed a College Station woman in the Brazos County Jail. According to arrest records, a delivery driver says he was being tailgated while driving on Wellborn Road on Friday. When he pulled into the Max Food Mart at 12677 FM2154 to make his delivery, the alleged tailgating vehicle followed him into the parking lot. That’s when 36-year-old Heather Elbrich Deboard got out of her vehicle and approached his window. When he showed a can of pepper spray, she retreated to her vehicle only to retrieve a handgun and return yelling, “I will use it if I have to.” Reports were clear to specify that she never pointed the gun at the man. College Station Police responded to the scene of the confrontation, and later tracked Deboard to an address on Fredrick Court. Officers say she admitted to the verbal altercation, but denied having a gun. She let officers search her car and no weapon was found. Deboard eventually admitted to brandishing her firearm and led police to a .380 Smith & Wesson inside her home. She was arrested for disorderly conduct by displaying a firearm and is out of jail after posting $3,000 bond.

City of College Station Awarded Triple A Moody Rating

The City of College Station has been awarded the highest financial status awarded by Moody Ratings. Moody is a global credit rating agency that assesses the financial health and creditworthiness of borrowers, governments, and corporations. Their Aaa rating is the highest financial tier, and obligations are judged to be of the highest quality and subject to the lowest level of credit risk. It helps investors evaluate the risk of a debt obligation. The rating applies to the city’s existing debt as well as its upcoming $35.8-million Certificates of Obligation (Series 2026). “The Aaa rating represents the highest level of confidence an organization can attain from an independent rating agency, an achievement the entire community should be proud of,” said City of College Station Manager Bryan Woods. “Receiving the Aaa rating is recognition of years of strong leadership, strategic management and financial discipline. It will provide significant financial benefits to our current and future taxpayers for years to come.” College Station now joins Addison, Allen, Coppell, Frisco, Irving, Keller, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, San Antonio, University Park to become the 12th city in the state have the premier rating. It matters, because it means: Lower Borrowing Costs for Taxpayers: Just like a consumer with a perfect credit score getting the best interest rates, an Aaa-rated city secures the lowest possible borrowing costs on public bonds. This ensures that taxpayer dollars go further when funding critical infrastructure, roads, and community facilities. A Magnet for Economic Growth: The elite status signals to major employers, developers, and businesses that College Station is a stable, reliable, and low-risk environment for long-term investments. Validated Civic Trust: The rating independently confirms that the city’s leadership is demonstrating the highest level of responsible stewardship of public funds, providing maximum financial security even in uncertain economic times. Moody’s cited the city’s proven track record of strong budget management — with actual financial results consistently outpacing projections — as a primary driver for the upgrade. A disciplined approach has built a strong safety net: College Station’s available fund balance grew to 89% of revenue in FY25 and is projected to expand further with a $2 million general fund surplus in FY26. Additionally, the presence of Texas A&M University provides a rock-solid economic foundation as a dynamic, recession-resilient anchor that offsets local economic variables and delivers steady, reliable growth that exceeds national averages. Moody’s notes that the city’s rapid principal amortization (paying off debt quickly) and ample taxing headroom under its property tax cap provide a strong financial reserve to support future planned growth and borrowing. The upgrade ensures College Station remains well positioned to manage growth responsibly while maintaining a strong fiscal foundation.