A six year old took quite a ride with his father early Thursday morning. Bryan police Lt. Sharean Gideon says the youngster was in the front seat of a SUV without being in a car seat. Gideon says officers were attempting to arrest 29 year old … [Read more...]
Public Invited to See Promotion of Three Bryan Policemen
News release courtesy of the Bryan Police Department: On Friday, July 11, 2014 at 3:00pm, The Bryan Police Department will promote Sgt. Dean Swartzlander to the rank of Lieutenant and Officers Paul Mahoney and Chad Hanks to the rank of Sergeant in a … [Read more...]
Marconi Nomination at Candy 95
For the first time, a Bryan Broadcasting station has been nominated for the nation's top broadcasting honor. Candy 95 is a finalist for a Marconi Award from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). Candy morning host Frito thanks listeners … [Read more...]
Prison Without Parole For Older Bryan Man
A Brazos County district court jury has convicted and sentenced a Bryan man to prison for repeated sexual attacks of a seven year old girl. 66 year old Filemon Herrera was found guilty of abusing the child three times between August 2011 and July … [Read more...]
Threats Made Connected to UT President Job Status
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The chairman of the University of Texas System's regents complained that regents and the chancellor have been subjected to personal and ``threatening'' attacks. That's as debate raged over whether to fire the popular president … [Read more...]
College Station Policeman Honored For 30 Years
College Station has been incorporated for more than 75 years. The city's police department has had one officer for 30 years. John Board was honored Wednesday for his service. Board, who is NOT retiring, is the city's longest tenured sworn … [Read more...]
Freeway Shut Down Following Three Vehicle Crash
Update courtesy of College Station Police: On July 9, 2014 at approximately 1311 hrs, the College Station Police Department received a report of a major crash in the 4200 blk of Earl Rudder Freeway South involving multiple vehicles. Upon arrival … [Read more...]
Proposal To Turn Travis B. Bryan Muncipal Golf Course Into a Superpark
Tuesday's Bryan city council workshop included the first public disclosure of plans of converting the Travis B. Bryan municipal golf course into a superpark. Mayor Jason Bienski says he's been working on the project for six months. Bienski says … [Read more...]
UT President Negotiates His Exit
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ University of Texas President Bill Powers will stay on the job until June as part of a negotiated exit that will allow him to avoid being fired when the Board of Regents meets Thursday. Powers had clashed for years with some … [Read more...]
Bryan School Board Approves New Grading Guidelines
Bryan school district teachers are getting more guidance about issuing grades. Revisions were approved at this week's school board workshop, following recommendations from central office administrators, building principals, teachers, and … [Read more...]
Bryan Council Approves Three Rezoning Requests
Along several busy highways in Bryan, three requests to allow retail business zoning were approved Tuesday by the Bryan city council. One of three locations is the remaining empty space at the intersection of Highways 30, 158, and Elmo Weedon Road. … [Read more...]
Blinn College Adds a Vice President Position
News release courtesy of Blinn College: Blinn College has established a new vice president position to oversee its Health Sciences and Technical & Workforce Education divisions effective immediately, the College announced today. Dr. Cynthia … [Read more...]
Brazos County Sues Software Company After It Goes Out Of Business
The Brazos County Commission has filed a lawsuit against a Washington D.C. area corporation that has gone out of business before finishing new computer software for the local criminal justice system. County Judge Duane Peters says AMCAD was paid … [Read more...]
Bush Library Receives ADA Documents
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On Monday the Bush Library received one of the largest private collections of memorabilia and artifacts related to the history of the disability … [Read more...]
CS Police Update
College Station police arrested a Bryan man Monday for assaulting a disabled person May 1st at Central Park. 18 year old Keyon Searcy is accused of injuring the 18 year old victim who functions at the level of a first grader due to a number of … [Read more...]