Infomaniacs: August 09, 2012 (7:40am)

The Salvation Army of Bryan-College Station kicks off their holiday campaigns on Friday, November 13, 2026. Join the Salvation Army and Bryan Broadcasting at the Blue Baker located at 800 University Drive in College Station on Friday from 11:00am-1:00pm. Also beginning on Friday, you can buy special limited edition Angel cookies that directly benefit the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. They are available at all Blue Baker locations through Sunday. What is an Angel Tree? The Angel Trees are decorated with Paper Angels, each with a child’s name. You simply shop for that child, then drop off your donations at the Salvation Army’s “Santa Warehouse” at Post Oak Mall. It’s located on the Holleman side of the mall in the former Bealls location. The drop off deadline is Saturday, December 5th. The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to sort those donations. They are also looking for volunteers for the Red Kettle Campaign. Become a “bell ringer” to help raise money for the Salvation Army’s efforts throughout the year. And if you’re up for the task, Communications and Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen Sanderson says you CAN wear a Santa costume like ringers used to do in the past! Or dress like an elf or the Grinch. Just have fun with it! And in keeping up with technology, when you see those Red Kettles around town but don’t have cash, there will be a QR code for digital payments. For more information about adopting an Angel, or volunteering for Angel Tree or Red Kettle programs, contact The Salvation Army Bryan/College Station at 979-361-0618 or online at SalvationArmyBCS.org. Listen to Jeanette’s interview with Major David Swyers and Kathleen Sanderson from October 20th where they talk about Angel Tree, the Red Kettle program, the Stuff the Sanctuary event (which was moved from November 7th to January 30, 2027), and more!  Listen to “Major David Swyers & Kathleen Sanderson of the Salvation Army of Bryan-College Station” on Spreaker. 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.

Bryan Police arrested a woman after she allegedly attacked her ex-boyfriend with a butcher knife. 55-year-old Eletha Armelia Steptoe is accused of stabbing her ex in the calf on November 1, 2026. She fled the scene and was captured on November 10, 2026. Arrest records say Steptoe lunged at the man as he entered his apartment in the 3100 block of East 29th Street around 6:00am on the 1st. He was able to step back, but tripped and the altercation ensued. The man was cut in his upper calf and had a 2cm laceration. EMS recommended the man go to the hospital to receive stitches, but he denied. Steptoe and the man share four children together and she was staying at his apartment. Their relationship was described as off and on, and the couple had never been married. He is currently married to another woman. Steptoe was allegedly upset that the man was out with other women. Police collected kitchen knives and a bloodied paper towel. Steptoe was charged with Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon. She is being held on $50,000 bond. 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.

Yet another shoplifter has been busted trying to steal items at the self-checkout. Bryan Police responded to the West Bryan Walmart at 643 North Harvey Mitchell Parkway around 4:45pm on Wednesday. 23-year-old Alexis Lynn Duran was seen on video placing several items into bags at the store’s self-checkout without scanning them. The items had a total value of $117.80 and include T-shirt ($11.98) Men’s socks ($12.98) Men’s underwear ($26.98) Jogging pants ($33.98) Zevo Flying Insect Traps ($31.88) The store’s asset protection team says they also observed Duran grab conceal items in her purse. She did not attempt to scan those items before attempting to exit the store. Duran was charged with Theft $100-$750. She is free on $3,000 bond. 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.