Weekend Traffic Changes on Wellborn Road

Brazos County Court Hands Down 10 Year Prison Sentence After Man Violates Probation

A Brazos County court sentenced a man to 10 years in prison after violating his probation. On Wednesday, Judge John Brick granted the state’s motion to revoke the probation of 51-year-old Ryan Mitchell. In 2021, Mitchell was accused of violating a protective order by repeating calling a College Station woman and leaving threatening messages. After pleading guilty to violating the order, he was placed on probation. In June 2025, Mitchell was trespassing at an Austin-area convenient store. When Austin Police attempted to make contact, Mitchell fled the scene. He later exited his vehicle and approached officers while holding a hammer. Mitchell was then arrested for Aggravated Assault of a Public Servant. After hearing the evidence from Austin PD, College Station PD, and Mitchell’s probation officer, Judge Brick sentenced Mitchell to the maximum punishment of 10 years in prison. Assistant District Attorney Abigail Goodman says, “We are lucky to live in a community where police officers willingly jump into action to protect us. Judge Brick’s sentence sends the message that Brazos County will serve justice when officers are threatened with harm.”

Burn Ban Enacted in Robertson County

The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook today (Monday, August 10, 2026) to announce that a burn ban has been enacted for the county. Effective immediately, all outdoor burning will be prohibited. Robertson County now becomes the second county in the Brazos Valley to institute a burn ban after Madison County announced one last week.

Bremond Resident Claims $1.825-Million Texas Two Step Jackpot

The Texas Lottery Commission says a resident of Bremond recently claimed a jackpot worth $1.825-million. The winning Texas Two Step ticket from the drawing on August 3, 2026 was purchased at CEFCO Food Store #61, located at 101 Mignonette Street in Kosse. The winning Quick Pick ticket matched all four of the white ball numbers drawn (4-15-19-20) and the red Bonus Ball (22). For selling the prize winning ticket, the retailer may be eligible for a $5,000 bonus under the Texas Lottery’s Retailer Bonus Program. According to the Texas Lottery, Texas Two Step jackpots start at $200,000. Jackpots increase for the next drawing until there is a winner. Players can win the jackpot by matching all four of the white ball numbers (1-35) and one red Bonus Ball number (1-35) to the numbers drawn. The game features overall odds of one in 32.4. Texas Two Step drawings are conducted on Mondays and Thursdays.