Congressman Pete Sessions of Waco (R-TX) visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Congress, inflation, unemployment, talks with Saudi Arabia about oil, and more during his weekly Washington update on The Infomaniacs on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
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The ceremonial groundbreaking has taken place inside Bryan’s Midtown Park for what will be known at Midtown Legacy Park. What was described as an “epic and destination” playground will have 119 play components. Click HERE to read and download renderings of the Midtown Legacy Park equipment, provided by the city of Bryan. Funding for the $4.5 million project comes from a $2 million dollar Darwood Foundation grant, represented by Doug and Kayla French of Bryan. Speakers at Monday’s (May 18) groundbreaking program included Doug French, mayor Bobby Gutierrez, city manager Andrew Nelson…who was mayor at the time the project was created…and Eric Edwards of the company that will be installing the equipment. Edwards says installation will begin around June 1 with the goal of giving the city “an early Christmas present” by beating the city’s January 1 deadline. Click below to hear comments from the May 18, 2026 groundbreaking program. Listen to “Ceremonial groundbreaking at the city of Bryan's Midtown Legacy Park” on Spreaker. Additional information provided by the city of Bryan: Midtown Legacy Park Playground Data: • 32,349 square feet of playground, pavilions and sidewalks • 12,031 square feet of shade, including sail structures and pavilions • 119 play components • 58 elevated play components • 39 elevated components accessible by ramp • 61 ground level components • Designated areas for babies and toddlers to play • Five bays of swings, with integrated shade • A 360-degree view of Travis Bryan Midtown Park from the top component • 23,425 square feet of improved surfacing • 1,905 square feet of artificial turf for berms • 21,520 square feet of poured-in-place rubber shock-absorbing surface • Three shaded pavilions with picnic tables, including two 20′ x 40′ pavilions and one 20′ x 20′ pavilion Additional furnishings include: • 7 tables • 14 benches • 7 trash cans • 4 bike racks • 3 grills • A restroom is planned as a separate part of the project Financial Data: • Total contract amount: $4,589,398.46 • Donation from The Darwood Foundation (comprised of Doug and Kara French and Stylecraft Builders, Inc.): $2,000,000
Early voting is underway ahead of primary runoff election day. In Brazos County, five locations are open Monday through Friday (May 18-May 22) from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Elections administrator Trudy Hancock said election workers will be placing additional emphasis on making sure voters do not walk out with their ballots. That’s after 45 voters at the March primary walked out without placing their ballots into scanning machines. Click below to hear comments from Trudy Hancock, visiting with WTAW’s Bill Oliver. Listen to “Early voting is underway ahead of the primary runoff election” on Spreaker.
A Hearne man shot by a College Station police officer after refusing to drop his gun has been transferred from a hospital to the Brazos County jail. As of Monday afternoon (May 18), 28 year old Charles Male is held without bond on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and deadly conduct by discharging a firearm. He was also charged with making a terroristic threat causing fear of serious bodily injury and discharging a gun in the city limits. Bonds on those charges were set at $3,000 dollars each. A CSPD news release issued Monday (May 18) provided more information about the charges. • Terroristic Threat – threatened to shoot another person • Discharge of a Firearm – intentionally firing a round into an apartment • Deadly Conduct – retrieved and brandished a firearm, and subsequently firing a round into an occupied apartment • Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – injuries sustained from shrapnel from Allen firing into the occupied apartment The Texas Rangers continues its investigation of the officer involved shooting Saturday night (May 16) at The Ivy apartments. CSPD news releases previously reported an officer who heard Male fire his gun into an apartment told Male to drop his weapon. When Male refused, he was shot. The officer’s shot also ricocheted into an apartment, hitting a woman in the leg. She was also taken to the hospital. Monday’s CSPD news release also stated the officer who fired their gun is on administrative leave, which is described as “standard protocol in such cases and does not suggest any wrongdoing by the officer.” WTAW News confirmed that the officer is on paid leave. As of Monday afternoon, the Brazos County jail website did not have a booking photo of Charles Male. Update May 17, 2026: College Station police identify the man who fired a gun outside an apartment complex and was later shot by an officer after refusing to drop his gun. A CSPD news release 28 year old Charles Male of Hearne was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a non life threatening wound. The news release also says the shot fired by the officer is believed to have ricocheted into an apartment and struck a woman in the leg. The woman was also taken to the hospital for medical treatment. The news release says once Male is released from the hospital, he will be taken to jail on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, deadly conduct, making a terroristic threat, and discharging a gun. The Texas Rangers are investigating the officer involved shooting. News release from the College Station police department: CSPD officers were initially dispatched in response to a civil disturbance. During the incident, the suspect threatened an individual and armed himself with a firearm. Upon arrival, the first officer heard the suspect fire a round into an adjacent apartment. The officer approached, issued lawful commands for the suspect to drop the weapon, and the suspect refused. The officer then discharged his firearm, striking and disarming the suspect, who was taken into custody. Officers immediately began providing medical aid for the suspect’s non-life-threatening injuries. While treating the suspect, officers learned that a resident in a neighboring apartment had been struck in the leg by what is believed to have been a ricochet from the officer’s gunfire. Officers rendered aid to the resident until CSFD arrived. Investigators continued gathering critical information while both the suspect and the injured resident received treatment at the hospital. The suspect, Charles Allan Male, 28, of Hearne, Texas, has been charged with: • Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon • Deadly Conduct • Terroristic Threat • Discharge of a Firearm Male is currently receiving medical care and will be transported to the Brazos County Jail for booking upon his release. Original story: College Station police report an officer involved shooting where the person who was shot sustained non life threatening injuries. A CSPD news release says no officers were injured during the Saturday night (May 16) incident outside The Ivy apartments on Harvey Road. The gunfire followed officers responding to a civil disturbance where a man whose name was not released reportedly fired into an apartment. When officers encountered the armed man is when an unidentified officer fired their gun. The news release says officers disarmed the man and began rendering aid. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment of an undisclosed number of gunshot wounds. CSPD says Texas Rangers are investigating the officer involved shooting. The news release does not say if the man who was shot will face or has been arrested on any criminal charges. The news release does not say if officers found evidence of gunshots fired by the man. News release from College Station police: On May 16, 2026, at approximately 11:25 p.m., College Station Police Department (CSPD) officers responded to The Ivey Apartments, located at 1301 Harvey Rd. in College Station, Texas, following reports of a civil disturbance in progress. Officers received information that a male suspect was outside the apartment complex armed with a firearm and threatening to shoot. While officers were responding to the scene, the suspect reportedly fired into a neighboring apartment. Officers arrived shortly thereafter and located the suspect still armed with the firearm. Upon encountering the armed suspect, an officer-involved shooting occurred. After the suspect was disarmed, officers immediately began rendering aid. The suspect was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No officers were injured during the incident. The Texas Rangers will continue the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. At this time, the investigation is ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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