Texas A&M’s President Addresses The Faculty Senate

College Station Police Arrest A Local Man On Five Charges Related To Family Violence

A College Station man’s sixth trip to jail in the last 16 months following his arrest on five charges related to family violence. Online jail records shows 35 year old Kenton Lister is accused of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon resulting in serious bodily injury, continuous family violence, violating two protection orders, and evidence tampering. The College Station police arrest report says on the night of October 9th, Lister forced his way into the victim’s home, causing damage to the door frame of the front door. Then the victim was continuously assaulted over a 13 hour period. The arrest report says the victim was able “to use a ruse to separate herself and her infant” from Lister. That allowed her to contact law enforcement. The arrest report says the victim reported Lister assaulted her on June 17th, and on February 26th Lister was arrested by Bryan police for family violence strangulation and continuous family violence involving another victim. Online jail records show Lister was arrested July 13th for burglary of a habitation, on June 8th for not having a driver’s license, in October 2023 for evading arrest with a vehicle, and in June 2023 for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Lister remains in jail as of October 17th, held in lieu of bonds on the new charges totaling $390,000 dollars.

Blinn College Trustees Tribute To Retiring Member Charles Moser

The senior member of the Blinn College board of trustees is recognized at his final meeting. Charles Moser, the retired publisher of the Brenham newspaper, served nearly ten years on the Blinn board. In addition to the reading of a resolution listing Moser’s accomplishments, board members…some who were children when they met Moser and his wife…shared memories and thanks for Moser’s service to the Blinn board. Following the tribute, retired Blinn administrator Richard O’Malley was sworn in to finish Moser’s unexpired term. Click below to hear comments from the October 16, 2024 Blinn College trustees meeting. Listen to “Blinn College trustees tribute to retiring member Charles Moser” on Spreaker. News release from Blinn College: The Blinn College District Board of Trustees recognized retiring trustee Charles Moser for his nearly 10 years of dedicated service to the College District and welcomed new trustee Richard O’Malley, who will fill Moser’s seat on the board, at its regular October meeting on Tuesday. “It has been a pleasure to work alongside Charles Moser throughout his tenure on the Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Mary Hensley, Chancellor of the Blinn College District. “His guidance and leadership throughout key moments over the past decade, including Blinn’s partnership with The Texas A&M University System as a member of the RELLIS Academic Alliance, have made Blinn College a stronger institution for its students and the communities it serves.” Jim Kolkhorst, Chair of the Board of Trustees, told Trustee Moser, “We are going to miss you on this board. Thank you for what you did for Blinn College. Thank you for what you have done for Brenham, Texas, and our community.” In a resolution honoring Moser’s service, the Board highlighted his significant contributions since joining in 2015. Moser served as the At-Large Position 1 representative on the Board, providing leadership as Board Chair from 2017 to 2021 and as Board Secretary from 2021 to 2023. The resolution outlined Moser’s instrumental role in guiding Blinn College through numerous initiatives that have shaped the institution into a state and national leader in academic transfer and workforce training. During his tenure, Moser championed the development of co-enrollment partnerships with Texas A&M University and other Texas institutions, enhancing Blinn’s academic offerings and transfer opportunities. He also played a key role in the expansion of Blinn College’s facilities across its campuses, including significant projects at the Brenham, Bryan, and RELLIS campuses. Following the adoption of the resolution, the board welcomed Richard O’Malley, who was sworn in as the new At-Large Position 1 representative. O’Malley retired in January following a 16-year career with Blinn. After working as a civil engineer in the private sector, O’Malley was hired as Executive Director of Facilities, Planning, and Construction in 2008. In 2014, he was promoted to Assistant Vice President, then became the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities, Planning, and Construction in 2017.

College Station Man Awaiting Trial For Felony Criminal Mischief Is Arrested For Reckless Driving

A College Station man awaiting trial for felony criminal mischief from an incident two years ago was arrested last weekend for reckless driving in the Northgate district. The College Station police arrest report says after the bars closed last Saturday (October 13), an officer saw a Harley Davidson motorcycle do a wheelie on Church Avenue crossing Boyett. Two officers on bicycles stopped the motorcycle at Church and Second Street. 19 year old Christopher Lange was released from jail after posting a $2,000 dollar bond. At the time of that arrest, Lange was out on bond awaiting trial on a charge of driving a pickup truck through the lawn of Wellborn Middle School in October 2022. The CSPD arrest report says College Station ISD estimated the damage at $21,882 dollars. And the arrest report says the truck caught on fire.