College Station Mayor John Nichols visits with WTAW to discuss the Purple Martin Watch Party, the city’s budget hearings, how he will not be running for mayor again, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
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The City of College Station has announced several cooling station locations around town this week. We’re under an extreme heat advisory today, as the heat index could exceed 110 degrees. Residents whose home air conditioning is struggling or who need a temporary break from the outdoors are encouraged to use these public spaces to cool down and hydrate. The following City of College Station air-conditioned municipal facilities are open to the public during normal business hours: Weekend and Weekday Availability: Larry J. Ringer Library: 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S. Weekdays: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekends: Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Visitor Center: 1207 Texas Ave. S. Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekends: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gary Halter Nature Center: 3555 Rock Prairie Road W. Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekends: Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fire Station No. 3 Community Room: 1900 Barron Road Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekends: Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fire Station No. 5 Community Room: 1601 William D. Fitch Pkwy. Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekends: Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fire Station No. 6 Community Room: 610 University Drive East Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekends: Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekday Only Availability These locations offer spots to cool down during normal business hours Monday through Friday: Lincoln Recreation Center: 1000 Eleanor St. | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Meyer Senior and Community Center: 2275 Dartmouth St. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Southwood Community Center: 1520 Rock Prairie Road | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. City Hall: 1101 Texas Ave. S. | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Heat Safety Guidelines Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions during periods of extreme weather: Hydrate: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated or alcoholic beverages. Check-In: Frequently check on elderly neighbors, family members and pets to ensure they have adequate cooling. Know the Signs: Monitor yourself and others for heat-related illnesses: Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating, dizziness, headache and nausea. Heat Stroke (Emergency): High body temperature, confusion, rapid pulse and a lack of sweating. Call 911 immediately if heat stroke is suspected.
Grimes County Sheriff’s Office released details today about an arrest from over the weekend. Deputies responded to Shiflett Lane in Bedias around 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon in regards to a motorcycle that had been stolen in Brazos County. Through the course of the investigation, they learned that the suspect was 36-year-old Mitchell John Zografos of Bedias. After a brief pursuit, Zografos ditched the motorcycle and fled on foot. He was spotted on FM 1696 West and arrested. He was charged with five counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of evading arrest.
A frequent flyer at the Brazos County Jail is making his 16th visit. 39-year-old Charlie James Manley, Jr. was arrested just before midnight on Sunday. Arrest records say Manley was riding his bicycle in the 200 block of Regent Avenue in Bryan without a reflector or headlight. When officers ask Manley to stop, he continued to ride for several blocks and told officers he was not going to stop. Officers began a foot pursuit and after catching up to the suspect, he wrapped his arms around one of the officer’s necks. During the struggle, a firearm was located in the man’s pocket. After he was arrested, a folding knife was also found on the man, as well as K-2…synthetic marijuana. Manley was charged with Assault of Peace Officer ($20,000.00 bond), Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon ($15,000.00 bond), Unlawful Carrying of Weapon ($5,000.00 bond), Evading Arrest ($6,000.00 bond), Resisting Arrest Search or Transport ($6,000.00 bond), Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 A< 2oz ($3,000.00 bond), and Failure to Identify ($350.00 bond). He is being held on $55,350.00 bond. His previous charges include several charges for possession of a controlled substance, multiple arrests for family violence assault causing bodily injury, plus criminal mischief, reckless driving, driving with an invalid license, and failure to identify.
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