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12/17/2025

Extended negotiations delayed the College Station city council approving its first contract with the Brazos Transit District. While there was no discussion at the last council meeting, the subject was brought up with a member on The Infomaniacs.

After the College Station city council approved a budget at the end of August, it took until November for the city and the Brazos Transit District (BTD) to agree on a contract for the fiscal [Read More...]

12/16/2025

For the second time this month, Texas A&M police issues a news release about multiple thefts of electric scooters and bicycles. https://wtaw.com/?p=175491

12/16/2025

Brazos County commissioners follow action taken by the Bryan city council last week to unanimously approve property tax breaks for a $110 million dollar expansion at Axis Pipe and Tube in north Bryan.

Brazos County commissioners follow action taken by the Bryan city council last week to unanimously approve property tax breaks for a $110 million dollar expansion at Axis Pipe and Tube in north Bryan. Click HERE [Read More...]

12/16/2025

Brazos County commissioners table one of three appointments to the board of Emergency Services District #3, which covers residents south of Highway 21 and west of the Navasota River down to Carter's Creek.

Brazos County commissioners table one of three appointments to the board of Emergency Services District (ESD) #3, which covers residents south of Highway 21 and west of the Navasota River down to Carter’s Creek. Kyle [Read More...]

12/16/2025

A College Station councilman had an interest in two of the 19 items on the council's consent agenda at last week's meeting.

Last Thursday’s (December 11) College Station city council meeting included the approval of 19 items on the consent agenda. Two of the 19 items drew the interest of councilman David White. White recused himself without [Read More...]

12/16/2025

You can adopt a forgotten angel by texting WTAW at 979-695-1620 and click on the link you'll get from the text.

Time is running out, and 300 children in our community are still waiting for Christmas. These are our Forgotten Angels from The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, and monetary donations are urgently needed so we can provide gifts in time.

💝 Here’s how you can help today:

🔴 Donate Online
👉 www.salvationarmybcs.org
👉 Support our Bryan Broadcasting Virtual Red Kettle:
https://give.salvationarmytexas.org/team/779365

📍 Donate In Person
• The Salvation Army Office
📍 2506 Cavitt Avenue, Bryan

• Santa’s Warehouse – Post Oak Mall
📍 Former Bell’s location (between JCPenney and Dillard’s)

💳 Debit & credit cards are accepted
✔ At the warehouse
✔ By phone
✔ In person

🎁 Your gift—no matter the amount—helps ensure a child experiences the joy of Christmas.
Please share this post and help us reach every angel.

❤️ Thank you for being hope when it’s needed most.
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12/15/2025

Victims of a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia includes the son of the Texas A&M campus Rabbi:

The Texas A&M campus Rabbi and the CEO of the Rohr Jewish Center is on his way to Australia, where his son was among the casualties in a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration. Yossi [Read More...]

12/15/2025

A College Station police officer who sees a car failing to signal leads to a traffic stop where three men are arrested, one on charges of possessing two handguns modified to be automatic weapons. https://wtaw.com/?p=175476

12/15/2025

Three Brazos County district court criminal convictions include two by a jury and one by a plea agreement. https://wtaw.com/?p=175473

12/15/2025

On today's episode of The InfoMiniChats:

- What we Googled this year
- Aggie volleyball is going to the Final Four!
- Repeat offender trash panda
..and so much more! Listen here:

Chilly morning. Rural communities. Aggie volleyball. Health insurance. Google in a year. Monthly allowance. Bingo Loco. This date in history. Grandma Stand. Ten

12/15/2025

Twice in as many months, the Bryan city council tables a request to give free land to housing developers.

Twice in as many months, the Bryan city council tables a request to give free land to housing developers. The decision at the council’s December regular meeting extended a delay at the council’s November regular [Read More...]