On Stage in June

Newly Elected State Representative Paul Dyson Recaps Training Week In Austin

Last week, newly elected members of the Texas House were in Austin getting training on the process of working in the legislature. Among those in attendance was state representative-elect Paul Dyson of Bryan. He told WTAW News that the training took place for eight to ten hours last Tuesday through Friday. Dyson has completed filling his staff and is still looking for place to live. Then last Saturday, Dyson participated in the House Republican caucus voting for House speaker. Dyson said he pledged his support to the caucus nominee, David Cook of Mansfield. Dyson’s name was also part of the supporter’s list of Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, who is claiming victory due to support he received from Democrats. Dyson told WTAW News he contacted Burrows team to share his decision to support Cook. Dyson hopes House Republicans can become united when the legislative session starts next month following what he said was the “chaos” that showed a “fractured caucus” during the speaker vote. Dyson says he is drafting a bill regarding penalties for attempted capital murder or attempted murder of a police officer. And he is looking at a resolution calling on the federal government to reimburse Texas for the state’s costs to protect and defend the border. Dyson says constituents are invited to contact him through his campaign website and Facebook page. Click below to hear Paul Dyson’s visit with WTAW’s Bill Oliver. Listen to “Newly elected state representative Paul Dyson recaps training week in Austin” on Spreaker.

Drug Charges Sends Bryan Man Back To Jail For The Third Time In Seven Months

A Bryan man returns to jail for the third time since April 2024 and the 19th time since April 2014. That’s after a Brazos County sheriff’s deputy stopped a car for having window tint that was too dark. The deputy’s arrest report says he smelled marijuana. That led to the deputy getting the driver to exit the car and do a search. Two large bags of marijuana were found near a baby who was in a car seat. The driver denied ownership of what turned out to be two and a half pounds of marijuana. The driver did take ownership of $4,285 in cash. The arrest report says $3,785 in various denominations was found under the car’s center console. And $500 dollars in $20 dollar bills was found in the driver’s pants pocket. The cash was seized and 27 year old Deontae Williams was arrested for possessing the marijuana. The arrest report does not say who took custody of the baby. Williams remained in jail as of December 9th in lieu of a $100,000 dollar bond on the new charge and a $150,000 dollar bond related to an upcoming trial on an April 2023 charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Total Closure Of A Portion Of College Station’s Lincoln Avenue Starts Tuesday

A heads up to motorists in College Station. Starting Tuesday (December 10), Lincoln Avenue will be closed in both directions between Texas and Tarrow. The total closure is due to safety concerns for motorists and construction workers. The total closure that will accelerate rebuilding Lincoln is expected to continue until May 2025, weather permitting.