Infomaniacs: May 11, 2017 (6:00am)

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.

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.

The Bryan Fire Department and the Bryan Fire Fighters Association Local 1204 launch the annual MDA “Fill the Boot” Campaign starting Thursday. Look for firefighters around Bryan Thursday through Saturday. Or, to donate online visit https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML0WQ25P1D144/checkout/DWAPU4DOZEQ7FREZMSFWLZNW or scan the QR code in the story graphic. Since 1954, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has united communities to collect critical funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) – one dollar at a time – through the Fill the Boot program. This year, fire fighters from Bryan Fire Department and Bryan Firefighters Association Local 1204 will continue this legacy during MDA’s 75th anniversary, marking 71 years of support from fire fighters nationwide. Dedicated fire fighters from Bryan Fire Department and Bryan Firefighters Association Local 1204 will take to the streets with boots in hand, asking pedestrians, motorists, and shoppers to help transform the lives of children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other related neuromuscular diseases. The Fill the Boot event will take place on November 12th through 14th across the City of Bryan. The historic partnership between MDA and IAFF began in 1954 when IAFF adopted MDA as its charity of choice. Over the past seven decades, fire fighters have raised more than $710 million for MDA, helping fund over $1 billion in research. These contributions have fueled significant advancements in medical research, including the development of more than 32 FDA-approved treatments for neuromuscular disease since 2015. In addition to Fill the Boot, fire fighters volunteer at MDA Summer Camp, providing children with neuromuscular diseases a week of fun and independence. MDA and IAFF also collaborate to raise awareness and provide resources for fire fighters impacted by ALS. Community members are encouraged to visit fire fighters at intersections across the City of Bryan or donate online at the following link to support this vital cause. About the IAFF: The International Association of Fire Fighters represents more than 340,000 professional fire fighters and paramedics who protect 85% of the nation’s population. More than 3,500 affiliates and their members protect communities in every state in the United States and in Canada. To learn more visit IAFF.org and follow the IAFF at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. About Muscular Dystrophy Association: Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. MDA’s mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. To learn more visit mda.org and follow MDA on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn. 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.