
12/24/2020
Thanks to the College Station fire department for sharing photos of what happened this morning at the city's utility services center on Graham Road: https://wtaw.com/?p=143733
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Operating as usual
Thanks to the College Station fire department for sharing photos of what happened this morning at the city's utility services center on Graham Road: https://wtaw.com/?p=143733
This week's Brazos County commission meeting included a report on the impact of the end of the health insurance contract between the corporate owner of CHI St. Joseph Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Hear the update at: https://wtaw.com/?p=143715
Brazos County commissioners are preparing to possibly change the provider of health insurance for its employees. That was part of an update given by the commission’s legal counsel, Ed Bull, during Tuesday’s meeting regarding the [Read More...]
Hear reminders about keeping an eye out on your pets during Christmas and New Year's from the Aggieland Humane Society at: https://wtaw.com/?p=143713
December's meeting of the College Station ISD school board included a second discussion of a possible bond issue in November 2021. Read and hear what is being considered at: https://wtaw.com/?p=143710
December’s College Station ISD school board meeting included a second report from administrators laying the groundwork for a possible bond issue next November. Chief financial officer Amy Drozd says without raising the tax rate, the [Read More...]
A west Texas man is in the Brazos County jail in lieu of bonds totaling $250,000 dollars following his arrest by College Station police on identity theft charges: https://wtaw.com/?p=143708
The Bryan/College Station chamber of commerce is recruiting nominees for the 19th annual community impact awards: https://wtaw.com/?p=143704
There are 43 local residents in local hospitals, which is a pandemic high. There was a slight drop in active cases with 134 more recoveries and 120 new coronavirus cases: https://wtaw.com/brazos-county-health-district-coronavirus-update-december-24/
Update, December 24, 2020 The Brazos County health district reports 120 new coronavirus cases and 134 more recoveries. 20 of the 120 new cases are between the ages of 18 and 24. 43 Brazos County [Read More...]
Thanks to CHI St. Joseph Health for the photos after receiving Moderna vaccine today and starting the vaccination of employees this afternoon: https://wtaw.com/?p=143697
College Station police identify the men who were found dead inside a hotel room yesterday morning: https://wtaw.com/?p=143660
City of College Station - Government Mayor Karl Mooney visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about Christmas in the Park, new structures, signing up for city committees and boards, coronavirus statistics, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs: https://wtaw.com/college-station-mayor-karl-mooney-on-wtaw-55/
College Station Mayor Karl Mooney visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about Christmas in the Park, new structures, signing up for city committees and boards, coronavirus statistics, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on [Read More...]
Rep. Bill Flores of Bryan (R-TX) visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about the pandemic relief bill that was recently passed, how the Biden administration will impact the energy industry, what Washington should do to control big companies taking over, term limits, and more during his weekly Washington update on The Infomaniacs: https://wtaw.com/congressman-bill-flores-on-wtaw-207/
Congressman Bill Flores of Bryan (R-TX) visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about the pandemic relief bill that was recently passed, how the Biden administration will impact the energy industry, what Washington should do to control [Read More...]
The number of active coronavirus cases in Brazos County goes down for only the second time in the last 16 days. 109 new recoveries is the most in a single day and only the third day with triple digit recoveries since September 18. The health district also reports two more deaths in the daily report at: https://wtaw.com/?p=138149
The Bryan city council holds a special meeting in part to approve more agreements with third party companies associated with Midtown Park. Read and hear details regarding the new sports and events center and the new indoor golf and entertainment venue at: https://wtaw.com/?p=143667
For the second time, the Brazos County tax office is closed to the public for another round of deep cleaning due to the pandemic: https://wtaw.com/?p=143666
For the second time during the pandemic, the Brazos County tax office will be closed to the public. Tax assessor Kristy Roe says the office will be closed for the holidays on Wednesday instead of [Read More...]
Bryan ISD school board members are told during their last meeting that administrators are considering options for next year's summer school: https://wtaw.com/?p=143664
Before Bryan ISD began Christmas break, administrators tell school board members what is already being considered for summer school next year. The discussion at the BISD board’s last meeting began with associate superintendent Barbara Ybarra [Read More...]
Local police making traffic stops leads to arrests on multiple drug charges: https://wtaw.com/?p=143662
For the second time in four weeks, College Station police investigators are looking into the deaths of hotel guests: https://wtaw.com/?p=143660
The Brazos County health district reports local coronavirus hospitalization remains at a pandemic high. And as the number of active cases set another record, the number of new daily recoveries was the most since last Wednesday: https://wtaw.com/?p=138149
Update, December 22, 2020 The Brazos County health district reports 76 new coronavirus cases and 72 more recoveries. 52 of the 76 new cases are between the ages of 18 and 24. 41 Brazos County [Read More...]
This week's United Way of the Brazos Valley update is a visit with two representatives of UWBV partner agency Easter Seals of Greater Houston: https://wtaw.com/?p=143657
WTAW’s Bill Oliver visits with United Way of the Brazos Valley president Alison Prince and representatives of UWBV partner agency Easter Seals of Greater Houston Dena Day and Teresa Weichman. Listen to “United Way of [Read More...]
20 College Station firefighters responded to a house fire this morning where no one was injured and the cause is under investigation: https://wtaw.com/?p=143653
College Station firefighters put out a house fire Monday morning between Southern Oaks and Reatta Meadows Parks. No was injured, and the cause remains under investigation. CSFD reports receiving multiple phone calls about a quarter [Read More...]
This is a part of recent parks update interview you can hear at: https://wtaw.com/?p=143449
Veterans Park & Athletic Complex will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for construction. It will reopen Thursday.
Learn more about the project here: https://bit.ly/3lZY9Kv
Instead of going to jail, a Bryan woman arrested for DWI with three prior convictions was taken to the hospital and was allowed to post a bond that keeps her out of jail as long as she meets conditions: https://wtaw.com/?p=143646
The night before College Station and Bryan police start a holiday promotional campaign about the dangers of drunk driving, a Bryan woman is arrested for DWI with three prior convictions and with a three year [Read More...]
A Bryan police undercover operation catches a fugitive on multiple charges: https://wtaw.com/?p=143644
Incoming Brazos County sheriff Wayne Dicky announces the appointments of two chief deputies: https://wtaw.com/?p=143643
Active coronavirus cases and hospitalizations both reach an all-time high in Brazos County: https://wtaw.com/brazos-county-health-district-coronavirus-update-december-21/
Update, December 21, 2020 The Brazos County health district reports 53 new coronavirus cases and 25 new recoveries. 25 of the 53 new cases are between the ages of 18 and 24. 41 Brazos County [Read More...]
The Aggies are goin' bowlin!
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – No. 5 Texas A&M Football (8-1) has accepted a berth to the 87th Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida and will face off against No. 13 North [Read More...]
Texas A&M Football edged out by Notre Dame for No. 4 in the CFP rankings
Texas A&M finished at No. 5 in the final College Football Playoff rankings, leaving the 8-1 Aggies just outside the CFP. SEC champion Alabama enters at No. 1, followed by ACC champ Clemson, Big 10 [Read More...]
Today’s Brazos County health district report includes 94 new coronavirus cases, 37 more recoveries, and 39 local hospitalizations: https://wtaw.com/brazos-county-health-district-coronavirus-update-december-20/
Update, December 20, 2020 The Brazos County health district reports 94 new coronavirus cases and 37 new recoveries. 27 of the 94 new cases are between the ages of 18 and 24. 39 Brazos County [Read More...]
DPS releases information about a four vehicle collision Friday afternoon that closed Highway 30 between William D. Fitch and the Navasota River: https://wtaw.com/?p=143632
One person died and two were taken to the hospital following a four vehicle collision that closed Highway 30 Friday afternoon between William D. Fitch and the Navasota River. DPS reports a westbound pickup and [Read More...]
Jimbo Fisher & players weigh in on Aggies' CFP chances following win over Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP)– Kellen Mond threw for 281 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 59 yards and a score to lead Texas A&M closed its case for inclusion in the College Football Playoff with [Read More...]
Today’s Brazos County health district report includes 103 new coronavirus cases, 46 more recoveries, and 36 local hospitalizations: https://wtaw.com/brazos-county-health-district-coronavirus-update-december-19/
Update, December 19, 2020 The Brazos County health district reports 103 new coronavirus cases and 46 new recoveries. 27 of the 103 new cases are between the ages of 18 and 24. 36 Brazos County [Read More...]
The driver who died in yesterday's crash on Highway 21 near the Brazos River was a Blinn College police officer and a former Caldwell police officer: https://wtaw.com/?p=143585
Highway 21 at the Brazos River is closed following a fatality crash Thursday morning. DPS Sgt. Erik Burse said the collision was between a car and a FedEx truck. A person inside the car was [Read More...]
Hear and read more about the end of the contract between the parent company of CHI St. Joseph and St. Luke's Health hospitals and Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Texas at: https://wtaw.com/?p=143622
College Station ISD's annual enrollment review leads to a recommendation of not changing campus boundaries. Hear from the superintendent and read his presentation from this week's school board meeting at: https://wtaw.com/?p=143618
Campus boundaries in College Station ISD are recommended to not change for the next school year. CSISD superintendent Mike Martindale’s recommendation to the school board during Tuesday night’s meeting acknowledged widening gaps at intermediate and [Read More...]
The College Station and Bryan city councils approved more pandemic relief money during their last meeting. Hear comments and read what was done at: https://wtaw.com/?p=143613
Another $2 million dollars in pandemic grant money was awarded during last week’s Bryan and College Station city council meetings. The Bryan council approved distributing $1.6 million to 14 organizations. Mayor Andrew Nelson and city [Read More...]
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Remarks from today’s Veterans Day program at the Bryan American Legion post are part of today’s 5 p.m. newshour on 1620/94.5 and radioaggieland.com
The reason for one lane traffic on the freeway southbound outside the WTAW studios Tuesday afternoon.
Texas A&M Football with a huge win today over #4 Florida. Seth Small kicks a 26-yd FG as time expires and the Aggies knock off the Gators, 41-38
A hint of a double rainbow at the freeway and Rock Prairie Road in College Station. Well worth getting soaked!
No fanfare as Texas A&M takes off the tarp and removes the fence surrounding the Sul Ross statue. And check out the coins at the base.
If you have to go to the Brazos County tax office, plan to wait in line and pre-plan to make it a successful trip. Or check out if you can do your business without going there: http://wtaw.com/?p=139272
A recording of today's Bryan American Legion Memorial Day program is online at: http://wtaw.com/?p=139268
Texas A&M Football rallies to beat #25 Oklahoma State, 24-21 in the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl! They finish the year at 8-5.
Texas A&M Football is headed to the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl on December 27th vs Oklahoma State! Coach Jimbo Fisher on playing in Houston & NRG Stadium.
We decided to give Area Leader Ben Downs his “Boss’ Day” present a day late. It didn’t go as planned.
The morning after fall breaks on Bolivar Peninsula (TX), as Bill joins his sister from Iowa on her annual birthday visit. Scientifically speaking, the Gulf is the temperature of bath water. Enjoy the sound of the surf and apologies for Bill’s random #Garth reference.
In Bryan near the Blinn College Villa Maria campus, enjoying being inside a vehicle for the second time in three days while it’s raining.
Bill was among the fortunate ones to actually witness a strange phenomenon today...something called rain...where a half inch fell at Easterwood Airport.
Don’t be alarmed driving by Blinn College’s main campus today. The estimated 200 emergency responders and their vehicles are there to conduct a mock emergency exercise: http://wtaw.com/?p=133812
Phase two of the Fun For All playground is on track to possibly be open at this time next year: http://wtaw.com/?p=133803
This video is about 90 minutes after a semi caught fire on the freeway northbound just past Harvey. College Station firefighters report no injuries.
A College Station police patrol vehicle has arrived to stop wrong way drivers using a freeway on ramp to get off the freeway in hopes of saving a few minutes from the backup caused by the overturned truck in the freeway median near University.
Remarks from today’s 32nd law enforcement memorial service are part of today’s 5 p.m. newshour on 1620 and radioaggieland.com
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