Kevin O’Connor Kommentary February 3

City of Bryan Update on WTAW

Councilman James Edge visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about Police Chief Eric Buske’s retirement, progress at the Phillips Event Center, Bryan’s Midtown Park’s signature playground, restroom buildings at the park, a call for lifeguards, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Listen to “Bryan Councilman James Edge on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.

Texas Country Music Association Honors For Bryan Broadcasting’s Maverick 100.9

The Texas Country Music Association (TCMA) recently presented its industry awards. Bryan Broadcasting’s Maverick 100.9 was among the recipients, as Corliss won the radio program director of the year award. According to a TCMA news release, “The Texas Country Music ‘Industry Awards’ is to recognize those that work alongside the artists to make an effective impact on today’s Texas music,” says TCMA Executive Vice President Richard Wilson, “There are so many moving parts to making music that the general public hears on radio or streaming outlets. These are individuals and businesses that TCMA, as the only trade organization and primary advocate for the Texas Country Music industry, must honor.” TCMA President Linda Wilson adds, “This is an incredibly unique and special awards event since it’s voted on by TCMA Members who are the industry’s stakeholders and peers. It’s our goal to let these individuals and entities who are often out of sight from the public, know that the industry is paying attention – and grateful.”

Brazos County Commissioners Review Of The May 4th Election Includes Reminding Voters To Not Walk Out With Their Paper Ballot

A review by Brazos County commissioners of the May 4th election started with a review of election security. The conversation ended with stories about voters whose votes were not counted. Elections administrator Trudy Hancock says people leave with their ballots instead of inserting them into scanners. Hancock says election workers try to spot voters before they walk out. And voters get a message on the screen after they make their choices to place ballots in the scanner. Hancock told commissioners that no discrepancies were found in the partial manual recounts of two elections that were held May 4th. And she also explained the process of how partial manual recounts are done. One of the May 4th elections involved using voting centers to take ballots regarding the bond propositions from College Station and Navasota ISD’s and the referendum from emergency services district two. The other election, selecting board members to the Wellborn special utility district, was done at the SUD’s office. Click below to hear comments from the May 14, 2024 Brazos County commission meeting. Listen to “Brazos County commissioners review of the May 4th election includes reminding voters to not walk out with their paper ballot” on Spreaker.