Texas A&M’s Interim President Makes Several Announcements In His Monthly Update

College Station ISD School Board Approves Paying For An Unfunded State Mandate To Add Seat Belts To School Buses

College Station ISD school board members at their March regular meeting approve paying for an unfunded state mandate to add seat belts to school buses. A memo that was part of the meeting agenda said this was to comply with Senate Bill 546, which lawmakers passed last year. SB 546 requires public schools to add three point seat belts to buses by September 1st of 2029. Board members were told compliance affects 19 existing buses. At a cost of $30,000 per bus, the board approved using general budget money for the expense. The memo also said administrators are monitoring if the Texas Education Agency comes through with grant money that could reimburse the district. At the same meeting, the board approved the purchase of 13 new buses using $2 million dollars in money from the November 2023 bond issue. A CSISD spokesman tells WTAW News those new buses will be equipped with seat belts. Click HERE to read and download the CSISD memo related to adding seat belts to CSISD school buses.

Brazos County Sheriff’s Arrests For Repeated Violations Of A Protection Order And Two Inmates Caught With K-2 In Their Jail Cell

A 68 year old Bryan man returns to jail three weeks after being released to probation after pleading guilty to domestic violence assault causing bodily injury. Ray Miller returned to jail on a charge of violating a protection order two or more times within a 12 month period. The arrest report from the Brazos County sheriff’s office says Miller while in jail the first time made multiple calls to a protected person. After jail staff blocked the ability for Miller to make calls, he is charged with sending text messages. And after Miller was released from jail on March 5th, deputies were told Miller contacted the victim on eight consecutive days telling them to meet him and not tell anyone. Miller was arrested after deputies were notified by a family member of the victim. Miller, who returned to jail March 24th, remained there as of March 26th in lieu of a $20,000 dollar bond. Two Brazos County jail inmates are arrested for possessing synthetic marijuana in their cells. Arrest reports from the sheriff’s office says an accused murderer, 20 year old Censear Solomon of Hempstead, had a stack of paper soaked with K-2 in a deodorant container. And a man awaiting trials on felony assault, drug, and weapons charges, 24 year old Kaden Luna of College Station, had paper soaked with K-2 in a box of soap. Detention officers also found in Luna’s cell, a battery from a computer that had been tampered with and pieces of a razor and wire, which the arrest report says can be used to create improvised ignition devices to facilitate smoking. The detention officers also found what was a flex pen that had been modified to become a plastic pipe.

City Of College Station Announces Aggie Park Concert Follows Texas A&M Football’s Maroon & White Game

The city of College Station’s tourism office is hosting a free concert following the Texas A&M spring football game across from Kyle Field at Aggie Park. The announcement was made on WTAW’s The Infomaniacs by city councilman David White and communications director Colin Killian. The headline entertainer, which will be revealed the week before the April 18th event, along with the other performers, were promoted as all having a Texas A&M connection. The lineup also includes Garrett Talamantes, Bleu Edmondson, Julianna Rankin and Austin Meade. Click below to hear comments from David White and Colin Killian’s visit with Will Welch on WTAW’s The Infomaniacs on March 20, 2026. Listen to “City Of College Station announces Aggie Park concert follows Texas A&M football's Maroon & White game” on Spreaker. News release from a public relations firm representing the city of College Station: Visit College Station, in partnership with Forefront Studios, will host a free live music event and televised taping of Texas Music Scene on Saturday, April 18, at Aggie Park. Timed to follow Texas A&M University’s annual Maroon & White Spring Game at Kyle Field (1 p.m. kickoff for the free intrasquad scrimmage), the concert extends the fan experience by seamlessly transitioning from football to live music in the heart of Aggieland. Doors open 2 p.m., with performances beginning at 3:15 p.m., featuring an all-Aggie-affiliated lineup, including Garrett Talamantes, Bleu Edmondson, Julianna Rankin and Austin Meade, with a special guest to be announced the week of the event. “This event is all about celebrating the spirit of Aggieland and bringing together our traditions, our people and our incredible music scene in one unforgettable day,” said Jeremiah Cook, Assistant Director of Tourism for Visit College Station. Our support of Texas Music Scene reflects our continued commitment to showcasing College Station as a vibrant destination where live music and community come together.” The performances will be taped for Texas Music Scene, the nationally recognized television program dedicated to promoting Texas artists. The later broadcast will capture the spirit and energy of the event, underscoring College Station’s profile as a cultural and entertainment destination. “Events like this are at the heart of Texas Music Scene, bringing fans and artists closer together,” said Tony Gates, producer of The Texas Music Scene. “Having so many Texas A&M alumni represented both on stage and on our show makes this collaboration a natural fit. We’re proud to showcase the best music makers in the Lone Star State while celebrating the diverse sounds and rich tradition of Texas music. As a designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, College Station continues to build on its growing reputation as a destination for live music. The free concert on April 18 underscores that commitment, creating an engaging experience for residents and visitors alike that blends Texas culture, community connection and Aggie pride.