NEW BADEN, Texas (AP) _ State regulators say a worker had used a cutting torch when a Central Texas oilfield storage tank exploded and left him critically hurt. The Eagle (http://bit.ly/VThmkk) newspaper reported Friday that the worker was … [Read more...]
Six Year Old Along For The Ride As Dad Tries To Elude Bryan Police
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...]
East Texan Charged in Hot Vehicle Death of His Four Year Old Daughter
TYLER, Texas (AP) _ An East Texas man has been charged in the death of his 4-year-old daughter and injuries to her 3-year-old sister when both girls were found in a hot vehicle. Smith County jail records show 33-year-old Russel Lindstrom of Flint … [Read more...]
Capital Murder Charge in Deaths of Spring Family
News release and photo courtesy of the Harris County Sheriff's Office: Ronald Lee Haskell, 33, has been charged with one count of Capital Murder (Multi). Haskell has been remanded to the custody of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, … [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...]
Two Oil Tanks Explode in Robertson County
Two oil storage tanks exploded in Robertson County Wednesday, resulting in one life threatening injury. Sheriff Gerald Yezak says the victim was flown to Hermann Hospital in Houston. Yezak says multiple agencies, including the Railroad Commission, … [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...]
Demolition Ordered of the Pinta and the Santa Maria
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) _ Replicas of two ships used by explorer Christopher Columbus have fallen into disrepair at a Texas museum and will be demolished. The Corpus Christi City Council on Tuesday learned more about the dire condition of the … [Read more...]