The city of Bryan’s parks and recreation director has died.
The unexpected death of 67 year old David Schmitz was announced Saturday by a city spokeswoman.
Schmitz returned to the city of Bryan in July 2021 as interim director and was named director for the second time in November 2021.
That was after Schmitz spent nine years as College Station’s parks and recreation director.
That followed Schmitz’s first stint as Bryan’s director between 1999 and 2008.
Texas A&M police (UPD) is receiving fewer reports of stolen electric bicycles and scooters. UPD reports showed an average of almost one theft per day between November 15, 2025 and February 14, 2026. Click HERE to be directed to WTAW’s story that was posted February 11, 2026. Click HERE to be directed to WTAW’s story that was posted January 7, 2026. Click HERE to be directed to WTAW’s story that was posted December 16, 2025. Click HERE to be directed to WTAW’s story that was posted December 2, 2025. Since Valentine’s Day, the average has been just over one theft per week. For the last four and a half months, UPD received 84 theft reports. 39 of the stolen e-scooters and bicycles were taken from outside on-campus apartments and residence halls. UPD’s anti-theft suggestions includes: – Consider using a high-security U-lock. – Use a lock that properly fits the scooter or bike. – Consider attaching an internal GPS tracker. – Remove the battery pack whenever possible. – Take the scooter with you whenever possible. – Keep locks off the ground, where thieves can gain leverage to pry them open and break them. – Park in well-lit, conspicuous areas and in view of cameras. – Register all electric scooters or bicycles with Transportation Services. Screen shots of reported thefts of electric scooters and bicycles that were posted on the Texas A&M police website between February 16 and April 1, 2026:
A Bryan man with multiple nicknames who has been on parole for two months for burglary of a habitation is arrested by College Station police for hiding a gun under a blanket in a bunk bed where two children were sleeping. CSPD arrest reports say officers responded to a woman who texted 9-1-1 reporting she was trying to get out of her apartment because 30 year old Billy Earl Anderson III had a gun and was being aggressive. Anderson was arrested for possessing a gun as a convicted felon and child endangerment. Anderson’s nicknames listed in online jail records are Bleeder, Lil Ransom the Block, Hunter, The Ghost, Keeper, and Tear Drop The Zoo. As of April 3rd, Anderson remains in jail in lieu of bonds totaling $65,000 dollars. Seven College Station police officers respond to an emergency call that turned out to be a false report. That led to the arrest of a 22 year old Bryan man. CSPD arrest reports says Samuel Xavier Reyes is accused of calling 9-1-1 reporting he had been hit with a bat when all that happened was a verbal altercation with a woman who left the scene. The woman who drove away was later arrested for DWI with three children under the age of eight in the back seat who were not in child seats. The driver had breath alcohol samples of .10 and .091. The arrest report does not say who took custody of the children when 22 year old Sabrina Chavez of College Station was taken to jail. Chavez is out of jail after posting a $10,000 dollar bond. Reyes is out of jail after posting a $5,000 dollar bond.
Two hours at Thursday night’s meeting (April 2) of the College Station planning and zoning commission (P&Z) was spent on two items drawing multiple public comments. Both items have been before P&Z before, and both items will be considered at the April 9th city council meeting. Almost 90 minutes was spent before a three to three vote denying a recommendation to remove from the city’s comprehensive plan, a future extension of Pebble Creek Parkway between the Pebble Creek and Southern Pointe neighborhoods. The removal was sought by Pebble Creek homeowners. Click HERE to read and download background information about the future extension of Pebble Creek Drive. Click HERE to read and download presentation materials at the April 2, 2026 College Station planning and zoning commission meeting. That was followed by about 45 minutes that was spent before a unanimous vote to recommend rezoning land to build nearly 900 homes off Greens Prairie Road south of the Castlegate neighborhood. The rezoning drew opponents from neighboring homeowners. Click HERE to read and download background information about the proposed rezoning in what is known as the “Windham Tract”.
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