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One Person Goes To The Brazos County Jail For The 39th Time And Another Person For The Third Time In 18 Days

A 51 year old woman from College Station is in the Brazos County jail for the 39th time since June of 1993. Wanda Pitts was arrested Thursday (June 18) after one in the morning for DWI with one prior conviction. The arrest report from College Station police says a witness reported seeing Pitts vehicle swerving in the Big 6 construction zone and almost striking barricades. That was followed by the responding officer see the vehicle swerve on Texas Avenue and Pitts failing field sobriety tests. Pitts is out of jail after posting an $8,000 dollar bond. A Bryan man is in the Brazos County jail for the third time in 18 days. Bryan police responded to a shoplifting Wednesday night (June 17) at the westside Bryan Walmart where 28 year old Forrest Crump was charged with taking $139 dollars of items and a warrant charging him for the second time with possessing a controlled substance in March. This arrest was four days after Crump was released from jail on bond following his arrest for family violence assault and unlawful restraint. Jail records also show a May 31st arrest for possessing a controlled substance. As of June 19, Crump remains held in lieu of bonds totaling $28,000 dollars.

Bryan Business Receives A Texas Treasure Business Award

The Brazos County Historical Commission has presented a Texas Treasure Business Award to Ronnie Dicharo of Sam’s Shoe Service in Bryan. The Texas Treasure Business Award comes from the Texas Historical Commission, recognizing businesses in continuous operation for at least 50 years. According to the Brazos County Historical Commission’s website, “For more than 75 years, Sam’s Shoe Service in Bryan has done exactly that. Founded in 1950 by Sam Dicharo and now operated by his son Ronnie, this family-owned business has become a local treasure through its dedication to quality craftsmanship and community service.” The Texas Historical Commission’s website says since 2005, over 700 Texas businesses have been honored for their historic significance with this award.

North Zulch First Baptist Church Opens A Coffee House Business

First Baptist Church of North Zulch has opened a non-profit, church-operated coffee house business. First Brew Coffee House is open Monday through Saturday. From a church news release, Pastor Matt Murray said “First Brew Coffee House is an extension of our mission to reach people right where they are and serve our community in a practical, welcoming way”. Murray also said “We’re excited to open our doors and create a space where people can connect, feel at home, and be encouraged.” The news release also says the business has “a vision to serve the community through intentional outreach, genuine connection, and radical generosity.” The business is located at 11616 5th Street in North Zulch.