WACO, Texas (AP) _ Child abuse and neglect allegations around Waco are skyrocketing and pulling a record number of kids from their families. Records show that 232 children in McLennan County were removed from their homes between October and May. … [Read more...]
Saturday Rollover Crash In Front of the CS Hilton
News release courtesy of the College Station Police Department: On July 12, 2014 at approximately 1207 hrs, the College Station Police Department received a report of a major crash in the intersection of Tarrow St and University Drive East involving … [Read more...]
Illegal Immigrant Children Will Not Be Housed in Bryan
Congressman Bill Flores has received confirmation that illegal immigrant children will not be housed at the former Bryan Army Reserve center. The confirmation came from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which has been lining up … [Read more...]
Arrest in CS Burglary and Sexual Assault
College Station police made an arrest in a Friday morning burglary and sexual assault less than 12 hours after it was reported. A man living in the same apartment complex as the victim, 25 year old Cody Ryan Smith, was taken into custody without … [Read more...]
Cutting Torch Blamed for Oil Tank Explosions in Robertson County
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...]