Kevin O’Connor Kommentary June 5

Five people were arrested following a fight in Northgate early Sunday morning that started with an altercation inside Hurricane Harry’s. Police responded to a fight in the 300 block of Church Avenue around 2:30am. Officers found two men fighting on the ground in the emergency vehicle lane near the Northgate promenade parking lot. The men, identified as 45-year-old Jason Lynn Wenzel, of Lubbock, and 22-year-old Isaiah Charles Andrews, of Universal City, were separated and detained along with two women involved in the disturbance. Police say the confrontation began earlier inside Hurricane Harry’s. Wenzel and Andrews were involved in an altercation and removed from the bar. The argument continued outside, where Andrews told officers Wenzel began arguing with him and two women. Andrews said Wenzel put his hands on one of the women, prompting him to intervene. Surveillance video showed 43-year-old Ashley Nicole Rains, of Lubbock, pushing 22-year-old Hailey Elizabeth Spurlock, of Schertz, who pushed Rains back. The video also showed Andrews and Wenzel arguing before the confrontation turned physical. 22-year-old Rylee Nicole Paris, of College Station, was also detained after approaching officers and admitting involvement. Wenzel, Andrews, Rains and Spurlock were arrested for Disorderly Conduct by Fighting. Paris was arrested for Disorderly Conduct Involving an Offensive Gesture after shoving her hands into Wenzel’s face. All are free on $300 Personal Recognizance Bonds. 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.

Potential college bound students and their families can apply to Texas colleges for free. Free College Application Week is a statewide initiative that helps Texas residents apply to public colleges at no cost. Created by Senate Bill 2231 during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, all public colleges and universities in Texas are required to waive admission application fees for Texas residents who apply to undergraduate programs through Apply Texas. There are no age restrictions, so whether you’re a first-time college student, a transfer, or going back to school, you’re eligible so long as you meet residency requirements and register through Apply Texas. Free College Application Week is Monday, October 12th through Sunday, October 18th. Completed applications must be submitted through ApplyTexas by 11:59 p.m. CDT on Sunday, October 18, 2026 to qualify. Applications that are started but not submitted before Free College Application Week ends are not eligible. Visit ApplyTexas.org 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 TxDOT Bryan District is studying the future I-14 Central Texas Corridor from Rogers in Bell County to Huntsville in Walker County. This study will determine the feasibility of a corridor and route for a roadway that meets interstate standards. The I-14 Central Texas Corridor Study aligns with ongoing statewide I-14 development and planning efforts to ensure consistency and continuity of the interstate corridor from west Texas to Louisiana. The study includes evaluation of the designated future Loop I-214 around the Cities of Bryan and College Station, which is anticipated to co-align with I-14 as it passes through the Bryan-College Station area. The deadline to submit public comment is Monday, October 12, 2026. You can submit your comments through the following methods: Mail:  I-14 Central Texas Corridor Study, c/o LJA, PO Box 5459, Austin, TX 78763 Email: BRY_Interstate14Central@txdot.gov Voicemail or text: (979) 484-7358 Online: HERE Clicking on the above link to submit comments online, it will zoom in to the exact address/location you enter. It has an overlay of the route, so you will be able to see the proposed route in relation to your address. You can also view other’s online comments. Learn more about the project at: https://www.txdot.gov/projects/projects-studies/bryan/i14-corridor-study.html 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.