Infomaniacs: July 27, 2012 (6:15am)

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.

A man is dead after a motorcycle crash Wednesday. Bryan Police responded to an injury accident in the 900 block of Finfeather Road just after 10:00pm on November 11. 2026. Investigators say the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash. It appears that the driver failed to control speed while navigating a curve while traveling northbound on Finfeather. The rider was thrown from the vehicle and transported to CHI St. Joseph Hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was identified as 32-year-old Robert Donald Ramirez, of Bryan. Officials say Ramirez was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. 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.

A Bryan woman is behind bars after her daughter was hit in the face with a vape pen. 36-year-old Kellie Martin Antoine was arguing with her live-in boyfriend Wednesday night when she threw a vape at him. The vape instead striking her 4-year-old near her right eye. Bryan Police responded to an apartment in the 1100 block of Crystal Brook Drive around 8:30pm on November 11, 2026. The child’s father was also injured in the argument, suffering scratches on both sides of his face. Antoine was charged with Injury to a Child. She is being held on $75,000 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.