Bryan’s Newest Fire Station Getting A Replacement Of Its Climate Control System

Some Prison Time For A College Station Man Who Had A Shrine To The Patron Saint Of Drug Traffickers

A Houston man will spend at least four months in prison after College Station police find in his home two years ago, what was described as a shrine to the patron saint of drug traffickers. Online records show 24 year old David Acosta and the Brazos County district attorney’s office reached a plea agreement on felony possession of marijuana. Acosta could be released from a ten year prison sentence after serving 120 days of what is called shock probation. A WTAW News story at the time of Acosta’s arrest referred to his arrest report from March of 2024, saying a shrine to Jesus Malverde included money offerings and pre rolled marijuana blunts. Officers seized 11 and a half pounds of marijuana, enough THC in various forms to fill at least 300 vape pens, almost $3,200 dollars in cash, and two handguns.

Baylor Scott & White Health Insurance Is Ending Texas Medicaid And Individual Marketplace Coverage

Baylor Scott & White is getting out of the business of offering health insurance to Texas Medicaid and individual marketplace customers. The two decisions will combine to affect about 225,000 customers and will result in the loss of 321 jobs. Baylor Scott & White hospitals and clinics will continue to accept patients with other Medicaid and marketplace plans. News release from Baylor Scott & White Health: After careful consideration, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (BSWHP) notified regulators and informed team members today of its intent to exit the Texas Medicaid Managed Care Program on August 31, 2026, and discontinue Individual Marketplace Plans after December 31, 2026. This change reflects the state’s Medicaid procurement decision and Individual Marketplace complexities. Today, roughly 3.5% of Texas’ Medicaid and 2.6% of its Marketplace customers are served through the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan. Following regulatory approval, we will message all affected members with more information and support. And it is important to note, Baylor Scott & White will continue to accept Medicaid and Marketplace insurance plans. Looking ahead, the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan will sharpen focus where it can deliver the greatest value—serving employer groups and Medicare Advantage customers through an integrated experience. As these changes take place, some Baylor Scott & White Health Plan roles that support the Medicaid and Marketplace lines of business will be impacted, along with a limited number of other non-bedside roles. We are committed to supporting affected team members through this transition with new and unique resources that include dedicated career guidance, priority access to open roles in our system, funded reskilling for high-demand clinical positions and extended medical benefits to help support continuity of coverage. Across Baylor Scott & White, the need for clinical talent continues to grow. We are further investing in direct patient care roles and creating new pathways for team members who want to build skills, pursue new opportunities and continue serving our customers and patients in different ways. In the past year in Temple and across Central Texas, we have added nearly 500 jobs—primarily in patient care; we have opened new facilities, including a rehabilitation hospital, and we continue to hire. We are actively recruiting for more than 3,000 positions across our system today. We remain deeply committed to aligning resources to support long-term growth, ensuring we continue to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

Bryan City Council Informed Of The Departure Of The City’s Chief Financial Officer

The transition continues in senior leadership at the city of Bryan. The city council was informed at Tuesday’s meeting (April 14) that an interim chief financial officer has been hired. Returning to the city of Bryan is Alicia Kenney, who most recently worked in public accounting in Houston, specializing in auditing governmental and healthcare entities. Kenney’s prior stint with the city of Bryan included being division manager of fiscal services, accounting manager, and budget supervisor. Kenney takes over for Katherine Tapscott, who resigned after less than two years as CFO. The CFO changes follows new city manager Andrew Nelson, who began last November, going on medical leave where he underwent brain surgery last week. The city’s new police chief, Dean Swartzlander, was promoted to his new position in September 2024. The city’s new city secretary, Melissa Brunner, was promoted to her new position in August 2024. The city’s new presiding municipal court judge, Tiffany Thomas, was appointed in April 2024. Thomas was reappointed to the position at Tuesday’s council meeting. Statement from the city of Bryan about the transition of the city’s chief financial officer position. Alicia Kenney serves as the Interim Chief Financial Officer for the City of Bryan, Texas. She brings over a decade of progressive municipal finance experience with the city, where she has held key leadership roles including Division Manager of Fiscal Services, Accounting Manager and Budget Supervisor. In her current role, Alicia oversees the city’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting and long-term fiscal planning. She is recognized for her strong background in budget development, financial transparency and operational efficiency, supporting informed decision-making for city leadership and the community. Prior to joining the City of Bryan, Alicia worked in public accounting at a mid-market firm in Houston, where she specialized in auditing governmental and healthcare entities. Alicia holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston.