Infomaniacs: November 01, 2012 (8:40am)

Bryan Man Charged With A Home Burglary When Those Occupants Were In Jail

A Bryan man in jail almost a month on charges of three vehicle burglaries and engaging in organized criminal activity is now accused of breaking into a home occupied by a woman who was in jail and taking property belonging to a man who was also in jail. The arrest report from Bryan police says 19 year old Trelyn Nutall was identified through video taken from cameras belonging to neighbors of the victims and from pawn stores where Nutall sold a wristwatch and three pairs of Air Jordan shoes. Nutall, who has been in jail since December 5th, remains held as of January 3rd in lieu of bonds totaling $66,000 dollars. The burglary victims, 43 year old John Pilkey and 36 year old Bobbie Jones, who were jailed on multiple felony drug charges, were released after the burglaries after each posted bonds totaling $95,000 dollars.

Bryan City Council Moves Ahead With Selling $40 Million Dollars Of Bonds

The Bryan city council gets positive reviews of the city’s finances during its December meeting. The comments were associated with the council’s decision to move ahead with selling $40 million dollars in bonds to cover the costs of previously approved infrastructure projects. The city’s outside bond attorney, Steven Adams, expects seven or eight offers will be submitted later in January. Adams also said while interest rates have risen since the pandemic, the city also benefits by a strong financial rating. Adams agreed with mayor Bobby Gutierrez’s statement that the city of Bryan has “done a good job at taking care of the money here and people are looking for bonds from Bryan”. Adams added that’s been going on “for decades…so it’s been going back for a long time.” Click HERE to read and download background information from the December 10, 2024 Bryan city council meeting. Click HERE to read and download the ordinance that was approved at the December 10, 2024 Bryan city council meeting. Click below to hear comments from the December 10, 2024 Bryan city council meeting. Listen to “Bryan city council approves selling $40 million dollars of bonds” on Spreaker.

First Candidate Announcement For The 2026 Election Involves The Congressional Seat Representing Brazos County

The first candidate announcement for the 2026 election in Brazos County is someone running for Congress. Republican Philip Suarez tells WTAW News he is operating his campaign for the 10th congressional district out of Brenham. But Suarez lives in Cypress, which is about 13 miles outside the district. Suarez says his home was in the district before boundaries were changed after the last census. While there is no requirement to live inside the district, Suarez says regardless of how the election comes out he will likely move near family in Brenham in the next two to three years. Michael McCaul, who represents the 10th district, did not have a primary opponent in 2024. The 10th district also includes Burleson, Grimes, Madison, and Washington counties. Click HERE to read and download Suarez’s campaign announcement.