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09/17/2025

The city of Bryan is replacing street signs recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Bryan city council’s regular September meeting included a report from councilman Ray Arrington that only one street sign correctly identified Martin Luther King, Jr. City manager Kean Register told Arrington said staff was aware [Read More...]

09/17/2025

On today's episode of The InfoMiniChats:

- What was the first big purchase you saved up for?
- Modern stressors that didn't exist back in the day
- Landlines for kids
..and so much more! Listen here:

Desperation makes you do crazy things. Kids and money. First big purchase. Cheating scandal. How do you use AI? ChatGPT addicts can no longer write emails. Mode

09/17/2025

City of College Station - Government Mayor John Nichols visits with WTAW’s Chris Dusterhoff about last week’s city council meeting, how to better the process of real estate deals involving the city, the Midtown Area, datacenters and cell towers, high occupancy in neighborhoods, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs:

College Station Mayor John Nichols visits with WTAW’s Chris Dusterhoff about last week’s city council meeting, how to better the process of real estate deals involving the city, the Midtown Area, datacenters and cell towers, [Read More...]

09/17/2025

FYI for motorists and residents between Huntsville and Beaumont who want to pay respects to a DPS trooper who died Monday night while responding to an emergency call.

09/17/2025

Bryan city council members without public comment agree to settle a lawsuit filed against the fire department.

Bryan city council members without public comment agree to settle a lawsuit filed against the fire department. Online court records as of September 17 do not show if the settlement has been finalized. Three people [Read More...]

09/17/2025

Update on the condition of Texas A&M football defensive back Bryce Anderson.

09/17/2025

Here are some of Texas A&M's fifth day fall semester enrollment numbers. https://wtaw.com/?p=174296

09/16/2025

College Station Police Officer David Simmons visited with WTAW's Chelsea Reber about Tuesday morning's shooting that resulted in the deaths of a married couple: https://wtaw.com/college-station-shooting-results-in-two-deaths/

🚨 Homicide Investigation 🚨

Just before 9:00 a.m. on September 16, 2025, CSPD Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots in the area of Longmire Drive and Deacon Drive. The incident location was quickly identified as the Wings Carwash & Washateria, located at 1801 Deacon Drive.
Witnesses reported that a male and female were lying unresponsive in a car wash bay.

CSPD Patrol officers, a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper, and College Station Fire Department personnel arrived shortly after the initial call. Both individuals had sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Scene Technicians processed the scene, collecting witness statements and surveillance footage from the business.

The footage showed the female washing her vehicle when the male approached. She attempted to protect herself, using the pressure washer to spray directly at the male, but was later struck by gunshots. The male then turned the gun on himself.

Both were identified as a married couple who were separated at the time. Investigators confirmed prior reports involving them and determined this was an isolated incident with no threat to the public.

The deceased have been identified as:
• Katiusca Guedez De Cotiz, 40 years of age of College Station
• Wirmer Jose Cotiz Escobar, 43 years of age of College Station

The College Station Police Department remains committed to protecting and serving all residents and victims of crime. Domestic violence cases are taken seriously, and any prior reports involving this couple will be thoroughly investigated by detectives.

If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, please contact CSPD or your local law enforcement agency to make a report. Help is available, and you are not alone.

09/16/2025

On today's episode of The InfoMiniChats:

- Costco's massive pumpkin pies are back
- Would you date a bad driver?
- Reba is getting married!
..and so much more! Listen here:

Nuns just wanted to go home. Rytoberfest. Largest pizza party. New M&M flavors. Costco news. Bad drivers. 1 to 10 method. Bowie and the cone of shame. Dotti

09/16/2025

A Centerville was arrested for the 5th time this year over the weekend: https://wtaw.com/centerville-man-returns-to-jail-for-the-5th-time-this-year/

09/16/2025

This week’s United Way of the Brazos Valley update features Kim Fox, Program Manager for the Office of Community Engagement at Texas A&M University, discussing the 2025 State Employee Charitable Campaign:

This week’s United Way of the Brazos Valley update features Kim Fox, Program Manager for the Office of Community Engagement at Texas A&M University, discussing the 2025 State Employee Charitable Campaign. Listen to “United Way [Read More...]

09/15/2025

Joel Bryan, Bryan ISD School Board Member, visits with WTAW’s Chelsea Reber about the 2025 bond package, the three separate bond propositions, what they include, why the are important, misconceptions, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs:

Joel Bryan, Bryan ISD School Board Member, visits with WTAW’s Chelsea Reber about the 2025 bond package, the three separate bond propositions, what they include, why the are important, misconceptions, and more during his appearance [Read More...]