The Bryan city council heard from 19 public speakers Thursday night about a proposed skateboard park in Park Hudson. 13 spoke in favor and six neighboring homeowners were in opposition. The council unanimously approved the Mayor Jason Bienski's … [Read more...]
Another Kyle Field Update Scheduled for Tuesday Afternoon
The Texas A&M University System has scheduled its next Kyle Field construction update for Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. A live webstream originating from The Zone at Kyle Field will be available at 12thman.com The following have been listed as … [Read more...]
Historic North Texas Ranch Being Liquidated
VERNON, Texas (AP) _ One of the largest ranches in the U.S., the W.T. Waggoner Ranch in North Texas, is for sale. Its listing marks the end of decades of lawsuits by the heirs of the Texas cattle baron who established the Waggoner estate in 1923. … [Read more...]
TABC Proposes Alcohol Sales At Some Gun Shows
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ A Texas agency wants to allow alcohol sales at gun shows that meet certain requirements such as not allowing live ammunition. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission announced the proposal Friday and will hold a 30-day public … [Read more...]
Four Houston Teachers Accused of Cheating Resign But Will Get Paid
HOUSTON (AP) _ Four Houston teachers accused in a cheating scandal have agreed to resignation packages that include a year's salary. The Houston Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/1vj9Zm5 ) the Houston Independent School District board approved the … [Read more...]
Orange County JP Hospitalized With Flesh Eating Bacteria
HOUSTON (AP) _ A Texas judge infected with an aggressive flesh-eating bacterium in the Gulf of Mexico says he is recovering. Orange County justice of the peace Derry Dunn was admitted to a Houston hospital Wednesday night. Doctors told the … [Read more...]
Seven Year Old Shoots Eight Year Old Cousin
TEXAS CITY, Texas (AP) _ Texas City police say an 8-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the face by his 7-year-old cousin. Capt. Joe Stanton said the boys were playing unsupervised at a Texas City apartment Thursday when the … [Read more...]
Austin Voters To Decide Financing Light Rail
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The Austin City Council has unanimously decided to ask voters in November to authorize the city to borrow $600 million toward the cost of a $1.4 billion, 9.5-mile light rail line in central and southeast Austin. The Austin … [Read more...]
Authorities Still Investigating Multiple Vehicle Burglaries
Local law enforcement is again asking for your help in catching those responsible for multiple vehicle burglaries over the last two weeks in Bryan, College Station, and south of College Station. Authorities are also taking the opportunity to remind … [Read more...]
Petition Signatures Still Being Collected on Proposed Bryan Council Charter Change
Supporters of changing who could vote for Bryan council members are about halfway to collecting petition signatures. Partners For A Better Bryan spokesman Bobby Gutierrez says that means the proposed change to the city charter will be part of next … [Read more...]
Glider Pilot Walks Away After Crashing North of Brenham
BRENHAM, Texas (AP) _ Authorities say a Houston man has been slightly hurt when his glider crashed in a Central Texas field. The Eagle newspaper (http://bit.ly/1lDFxty ) reports the crash happened late Wednesday afternoon north of Brenham. The … [Read more...]
Longhorn and Aggie Gives $35 Million to UT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ A Central Texas electrical engineer who earned his doctorate at the University of Texas has donated $35 million to the school in Austin. UT officials and the Cockrell School of Engineering on Thursday announced the scholarship … [Read more...]
State Rep Kolkhorst Interested in State Senate Seat
State Representative Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham has notified supporters she is interested in a state Senate seat should it be vacated. Kolkhorst sent an e-mail Thursday stating she will make a public announcement next Tuesday (August 12) at 10 a.m. … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Marlin Police Detective Fired After Posts On His Personal Facebook Page
Thursday update: MARLIN, Texas (AP) _ Marlin has fired a police detective over a crude Facebook post. The city manager says Rob Douglas violated the city's social media policies and rules of conduct for a post that called people on public assistance … [Read more...]
Woman Dies After Jumping Into the Comal River
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (AP) _ Central Texas police say a 26-year-old woman has died of injuries suffered days earlier when she jumped from an elevated platform into a part of the Comal (KOH'-mal) River where tubing is popular. New Braunfels police … [Read more...]
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