Infomaniacs: January 16, 2012 (6:15am)

Brazos County Names New Emergency Management Coordinator

Brazos County has a new Emergency Management Coordinator. Jason Ware, who has served as interim EMC the past four months, was promoted by county commissioners this week. Ware, who has also served in law enforcement and fire/rescue, was the Deputy EMC for the past eight years. In total, Ware has served Brazos County for about 25 years. News release from Brazos County: Brazos County commissioners have named Jason Ware as the new county Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC). He has served as the interim EMC for the past four months, and as the county’s Deputy EMC for eight years. Ware’s experience in emergency management is extensive. He has worked activations of the Community Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) including Hurricane Harvey, Winter Storm Uri, and the COVID response. He also has experience with flooding events, tornadoes, gas leaks, fires, and hurricanes. Prior to Emergency Management, Ware served in Law Enforcement and Fire/Rescue. He holds a Master Peace Officer Certification as well as Master Firefighter Certification. In total, Ware has served the citizens of Brazos County for about 25 years. “Jason has proven himself as a trusted leader in emergency management and response over his many years in Brazos County,” said County Judge Duane Peters. “He has forged strong working relationships with first responders and emergency managers in this area and across the state, and I’m confident those relationships will work to keep all of Brazos County prepared for the future.” Ware has completed several courses in Emergency Management including the Basic and Advanced Professional Development Series through FEMA, as well as training classes in Disaster Finance/Accounting, Debris Management, Advanced Public Information Officer, and Incident Command System. He now provides some of that training to others as an instructor. Ware is also a member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee and serves as vice chairperson for the Local Emergency Planning Committee. In addition, Ware is a Reserve Sergeant with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office and recently returned from providing security for presidential inaugural activities in Washington, D.C.

George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Update on WTAW

Amy Raines, Marketing and Communications Director, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about February events, exhibits that are nearing retirement, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Listen to “George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Update on WTAW” on Spreaker.

Texas A&M University Update on WTAW

Dr. Susan Ballabina, Chief of Staff for the Texas A&M University President, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about a new podcast, her presentation at this month’s Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Conference, the President’s decisions after two recent studies, adding student housing, funding for additional faculty and staff, Aggieland Saturday, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Listen to “Texas A&M University Update on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.