For the time being, there are no new restrictions on e-cigarettes in College Station. The city council voted Monday night to defer any action to September 11th. That followed public comments. Chris Scotti of the Northgate Merchants Association says … [Read more...]
Perry Says Taxpayers Should Have Picked Up His Legal Tab
MIDLAND, Texas (AP) _ Indicted Texas Gov. Rick Perry says he believes taxpayers should have picked up his legal tab but opted to use campaign funds ``to keep from having folks grouse about it.'' The possible 2016 Republican presidential candidate … [Read more...]
Railroad Commission Proposes Tighter Fracking Regulations
DALLAS (AP) — The Texas Railroad Commission has proposed tightening regulations for injection wells as scientists explore a potential link between high-pressure wastewater disposal and the earthquakes rattling North Texas. The oil and gas … [Read more...]
Two Fires in College Station Monday
College Station firefighters responded to a pair of structure fires Monday afternoon. No injuries were mentioned in the fire department's news release. The first call was to Shipley Do-Nuts on Southwest Parkway. Investigators determined the fire … [Read more...]
Maverick 102.7 Is ON THE AIR!
Bryan Broadcasting's newest station is on the air. Maverick 102.7 had its official launch Friday afternoon. President Bill Hicks thanked the partners who made it possible, including Bryan Broadcasting employees and American Momentum Bank. In … [Read more...]
Texas Ethics Commission Considering Identification of Dark Money Contributors
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The Texas Ethics Commission is considering a proposal to require some politically active nonprofits to reveal their anonymous donors. The San Antonio Express-News reports (http://bit.ly/1vp7HOC) the eight-member commission … [Read more...]
Montgomery County Murder Victim’s Son Opposed to Plea Agreement
HOUSTON (AP) _ A Texas man has pleaded guilty to a 1990 strangulation murder of a pregnant woman whose 14-month-old son was found wandering in the road. The Houston Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/1lkAkMF ) 50-year-old Robert Lawrence Wilson was … [Read more...]
International Runner Participating in the Buffalo Stampede
The field for this year's Buffalo Stampede half-marathon and 5K will include an internationally known runner. The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History announced Thursday its partnership with John McInroy, the founder of the Unogwaja … [Read more...]
Bryan Police Ask If You’ve Seen This Person
Bryan police is distributing a YouTube video of a person of interest in a theft at the Wal-Mart on Briarcrest the morning of August 12. Anyone who recognizes the person is asked to contact Officer Angel Martinez at 979-209-5300 or … [Read more...]
Demonstrators With Historical Firearms in Downtown Bryan Saturday
Bryan police has issued a public awareness notice that applies to those in the downtown area Saturday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. At the corner of William Joel Bryan and Main Street, there will be people holding long rifles and pre-1899 black powder … [Read more...]
7 on 7 Football Returns To Veterans Park in 2015
Last month's successful move of the state's 7 on 7 football tournament to Veterans Park has led to bringing the event back next year. Kindra Fry of the Convention and Visitors Bureau says part of the credit goes to the College Station parks and … [Read more...]
Houston Woman Sues Facebook for $123 Million
HOUSTON (AP) _ A Texas woman has filed a $123 million lawsuit contending that Facebook failed to remove a false profile of her created by a former friend who superimposed her face over pornographic images. Meryem Ali in a revised suit filed this … [Read more...]
Possessing Pot Means Beaumont’s Pistol Packing Pastor Will Surrender His CHL
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) _ A Beaumont preacher known as the ``Pistol Packing Pastor'' will have to surrender his concealed handgun licenses after taking a plea deal on a marijuana charge. The Beaumont Enterprise reports (http://bit.ly/1z4vCTU ) James … [Read more...]
Texas Gulf Coast Ranch To Become A State Park
HOUSTON (AP) _ A new state park and wildlife management area will be created with the almost $38 million purchase of a more than 17,000-acre ranch along the Texas Gulf Coast between Port O'Connor and Port Lavaca. The Powderhorn Ranch in Calhoun … [Read more...]
Capital Murder Charges Against Constable’s Son
BURNET, Texas (AP) _ The son of a Hill Country constable is charged with capital murder for the shooting deaths of two friends. An arrest affidavit shows 21-year-old Garrett Ballard of Burnet was high on LSD when he used a rifle he took from his … [Read more...]
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