Friday update: State Senator Charles Schwertner of Georgetown, whose district includes Brazos County, has received a second new committee assignment. Dr. Schwertner was named chairman of the Senate's Health and Human Services Committee. The opening … [Read more...]
Former Bryan Dentist Enters Plea Agreement to Improper Visual Recording
A Bryan dentist who told police he secretly videotaped a dental assistant in the employee bathroom has entered a plea agreement in Brazos County district court. 67 year old William Birdwell was sentenced to the maximum two years for the felony … [Read more...]
Bryan School Board Told To Expect First Surplus Budget in Years
For the first time in recent history, the Bryan school board may be able to adopt a budget with surplus funding. During a board workshop Wednesday, assistant superintendent Amy Drozd says the district could have an additional $3.2 million … [Read more...]
CSISD Sets Public Hearings For Changing Elementary School Boundaries
On August 19th, College Station school board members will learn recommendations of redrawing elementary school boundaries that will take place a year from now. Superintendent Clark Ealy says a rezoning committee has completed its work, taking into … [Read more...]
Emu Rescued Near Kurten
KURTEN, Texas (AP) _ Texas deputies and some good Samaritans have helped return a domesticated one-eyed emu to its owners. The Bryan College-Station Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/1jSYAoo ) the large bird believed to be named Elliott was discovered … [Read more...]
Aide to Former Galveston Mayor Convicted of Embezzlement
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) _ A personal aide to a now-former Southeast Texas mayor has been sentenced to 10 years of probation for embezzling more than $360,000 from the city leader. Prosecutors in Galveston say Mary Louise Castano stole from … [Read more...]
Houston Veterans Sleeping on the Streets
HOUSTON (AP) _ Houston veterans have been left to sleep on the streets after a disagreement between federal and local officials. The Houston Chronicle reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs and Houston housing officials could not agree on … [Read more...]
Deion Sanders Charter School Fights to Stay Open
DALLAS (AP) _ The head of a charter school co-founded by former Dallas Cowboy Deion Sanders says he will appeal the state's decision to revoke its charter. Superintendent Ron Price said Wednesday he will appeal the Texas Education Agency's decision … [Read more...]
Local Law Enforcement Looking For Possible Scam Victims
In local parking lots and along local streets, at least three motorists have been the targets of two women claiming they were mechanics who demanded money for doing repairs that weren't done for problems that never existed. College Station Police … [Read more...]
McAllen Warehouse To Hold Illegal Immigrant Children
McALLEN, Texas (AP) _ A 55,000-square foot warehouse converted to process immigrant children who have entered the U.S. illegally will open July 20. According to a U.S. Border Patrol invitation to local political and law enforcement leaders obtained … [Read more...]
DPS Trooper Accidentally Shot in Madisonville
A state trooper is hospitalized in Bryan following an accidental shooting in Madisonville. DPS Sgt. Jimmy Morgan says the unidentified officer was outside a gym after finishing a workout. Morgan says when the officer opened the door to his pickup, … [Read more...]
Chamber Day Survey Results Show More Optimism
The BCS Chamber of Commerce has compiled results of visits with 545 businesses this spring. Chamber president Royce Hickman says it's the most optimistic owners and other decision makers have been in five years. One of three questions asked … [Read more...]
Five Recent Plea Agreements Made By Brazos County Prosecutors
The Brazos County district attorney's office has made plea agreements in five recent criminal cases. A San Antonio man arrested for committing 39 property crimes in College Station between October and December of last year was sentenced to six years … [Read more...]
Recent Cases Filed by Bryan and College Station Police
Bryan police received five reports of thefts from the Autumn Lake subdivision on Monday. Four of the five thefts from the westside neighborhood north of Villa Maria were tires and rims taken off trucks and SUV's. A fifth victim had hubcaps taken off … [Read more...]
Videocam Found in Bastrop Scout Camp Shower Leads To Employee Being Fired
BASTROP, Texas (AP) _ A worker at a Cub Scout Camp in Central Texas has been fired after a camera was found in a staff shower and some individuals were videotaped. The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is considering charges against the 24-year-old … [Read more...]
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