Man Arrested After Shoplifting Cooler and Beer From Walmart

Local Broadcasters Honored by the Texas Association of Broadcasters

Two local broadcasters were honored last night by The Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB). Bryan Broadcasting’s Vice President and General Manager Ben Downs was given the Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Downs is only the sixth recipient of the award in the 73 year history of the association. KBTX-TV anchor Rusty Surette received the Jason Hightower Award. The Hightower Award recognizes individuals in the broadcast industry who have demonstrated a proficiency for enterprise and innovation in servicing their stations’ audience and communities.

Bryan Man Arrested After Receiving Over 250 Grams of Methamphetamine Via Mail

A Bryan man is behind bars after receiving a package containing methamphetamine through the mail. The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) says they flagged a suspicious package on August 5, 2026. They obtained a warrant and found a fanny pack with a bundle wrapped tightly in black tape inside. Upon the discovery, the Inspection Service contacted the Brazos County Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Office arranged for the postal service to make the delivery to the address in the 600 block of West 16th in Bryan the following day. Reports say that approximately 45-minutes after the delivery, two vehicles arrived at the house. The driver of one of the vehicles, later identified as 59-year-old Michael Leon Moore, Jr., retrieved the package and left the scene. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Moore’s vehicle, but the package could not be located. Drones involved in the surveillance operation revealed that Moore had tossed the package from the cab of his truck into a nearby ditch. The official weight of the meth and its packaging was 271 grams. Moore was arrested and charged with Tampering With Evidence and Delivery of a Controlled Substance greater than 200 grams, but less than 400 grams. He remains jailed on $100,000 bond. This was Moore’s 15th time in the Brazos County Jail. The second vehicle involved was occupied by 49-year-old Lindy Cruse of Houston. A search of her vehicle uncovered 3.5 grams of methamphetamine. She was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance more than 1 gram, but less than 4 grams. She is being held on $15,000 bond.

City of College Station Public Communications Director Colin Killian and Recreation Supervisor for Lick Creek Park Laurie Brown on WTAW

City of College Station Public Communications Director Colin Killian and Recreation Supervisor for Lick Creek Park Laurie Brown visits with WTAW to discuss the recent Purple Martin Watch Party, the birds remaining in the area for a few more weeks, upcoming park programs, the wildlife visitors may spot at Lick Creek Park, and more during their appearance on The Infomaniacs on Friday, August 7, 2026. Listen to “City of College Station Public Communications Director Colin Killian and Recreation Supervisor for Lick Creek Park Laurie Brown on WTAW” on Spreaker.