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Watchman Procedure at BSW providing an alternative to blood thinners for those with AFib
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — According to the CDC, by 2030, 12.1 million will have atrial fibrillation, or AFib, the most common type of heart arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is when the heart beats too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way. BSW DO, Bao Le, explained, “The blood doesn’t...
Missing 12-year-old at center of Houston-area AMBER Alert could be trafficking victim, police say
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — The missing 12-year-old girl at the center of a Houston-area AMBER Alert could be a trafficking victim, according to police who said additional information they gathered Wednesday led them to the theory. E'minie Hughes was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 22. Her mother said the...
Former DA investigator faces federal heroin trafficking and money laundering charges
TEXAS, USA — This story originally appeared in The Texas Tribune. Click here. Editor's Note: The abstract has been amended slightly to account for formatting constraints. A federal jury found a former investigator with the Waller County District Attorney’s office guilty of money laundering and attempted possession with intent to distribute heroin, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced Tuesday.
College Station man previously arrested by FBI gets booked on child indecency charge
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A College Station man was charged with child indecency on Monday. He was previously arrested by FBI agents in November, according to College Station Police. Clinton Harnden, 39, was served with a search warrant by CSPD and FBI agents in November to investigate if he...
AMBER Alert Update: Mother of Noah Johnson last seen in Kansas City, Missouri, 3 weeks after he went missing, officials say
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The 1-year-old at the center of the AMBER Alert out of Houston is still missing. Now, an AMBER Alert has been issued out of Missouri for the safe return of Noah Johnson. An AMBER Alert was issued for Noah on Thursday, Feb. 8 after concerns...
Texas man shares warning after partner seriously hurt during beach getaway in Mexico
HOUSTON — Just days into a beach getaway in Tulum, Mexico, Justin Raiford and Jared Hill’s vacation turned into a nightmare. “It's just scary to me with the travel season coming up that people think like I'm going on vacation, it's going to be great, just like I did,” Raiford said.
Men wanted in connection to November crime
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The College Station Police Department needs your help identifying these men. CSPD posted a photo on Facebook. According to CSPD, the men in question were allegedly involved in some kind of altercation that happened at a local nightclub on November 3, 2023. Take a good...
Blinn and the Brazos County Health Department held a free clinic to help low-income and uninsured residents get the help they need
BRYAN, Texas — According to the Texas Department of Health Services, 61% of Texans delay care due to cost, but the Brazos County Health Department is looking to change that. Today, Blinn nursing students conducted a free health clinic where residents could walk into the health department and get checked for vision, hearing, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These areas make up the most common health needs.
AMBER Alert issued for 12-year-old girl who's been missing for nearly a week from Houston area
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — A regional AMBER Alert was issued Wednesday for a 12-year-old girl who has been missing for nearly a week. According to a missing person's report, E'minie Hughes was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 22 leaving in a dark-colored truck on Waterchase Drive, which is near the intersection of Beltway 8 and Hillcroft Avenue near Missouri City.
Members of City of Bryan downtown parking committee revealed
Following Mayor Bobby Gutierrez's announcement on Feb. 16 that a committee would be formed to help alleviate issues facing downtown Bryan and the parking in the area, the full list of members of the committee have been announced. The city says the members were selected "for their diverse backgrounds, experiences...
Texas DPS, Grimes County Sheriff's Office arrest three on drug charges
IOLA, Grimes County — Three individuals were recently arrested on drug charges in Iola after a nearly two-month investigation by authorities, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office. Around 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, a car was stopped for a defective brake light on FM 244 near Trinity Avenue in...
Mesquite police release bodycam video of officers shooting student who brought gun to school
MESQUITE, Texas — Mesquite police on Tuesday released bodycam video of officers shooting a student who reportedly came to school with a gun last week. The shooting happened just before 9 a.m. on Feb. 19 at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy in Mesquite, a charter school for grades 5-12 located at 3200 Oates Drive.
Huntsville Police: 43-year-old man dead after officer involved shooting at Studio 6
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A man is dead following an officer involved in Huntsville on Monday, Huntsville Police. That day, officers were looking to find 43-year-old Austin Flores, who was wanted for failing to comply with sex offender registration provisions. Those provisions stemmed from a child pornography conviction and the warrant for his arrest was issued out of the 359th District Court of Montgomery County, according to Huntsville PD.
Jefferson County deputies say goodbye to K-9 following aggressive cancer diagnosis
BEAUMONT, Texas — Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office bid a fond, but sad, farewell to a 10-year-old dog that had served with them for more than five and a half years. "K-9 Mygo" served alongside Jefferson County deputy Brigette Morse since June 2018 and on Monday she...
Draggieland returning in 2024 despite years of pushback
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Draggieland, Aggieland's biggest drag event of the year, is returning for its fifth annual installment. Draggieland gives drag performers from the Bryan College Station area a chance to show off their talent and become Texas's next drag superstar. The event is held yearly on the campus of Texas A&M University. The sell-out show regularly hosts famous faces in the world of Texas drag, like Alyssa Edwards and Mo Heart, and has received glowing reviews in The Best of Aggieland Mag, The Houston Chronicle, OutSmart Magazine, The Daily Beast, and Inside Higher Ed.
Black History Month: Zoe Slaughter thrives as Texas A&M's first Black women's golfer
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — While Texas A&M women's golf makes history on the course, Zoe Slaughter has left her mark as a trailblazer on the A&M campus. In 2021, Slaughter became the first African-American to join the program, which started in 1975. "My time here's been awesome," Slaughter said....
Missing teen last seen in Brenham
BRENHAM, Texas — The Brenham Police Department is looking for a missing teen last seen at a residence in the 100 block of Lockett Street in Brenham. 16-year-old Nita June Hillin was last seen at around 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning on February 10, 2024, in Brenham. Police believe that should could be in several different areas including the Bryan College Station area in Brazos County, near Brenham in Washington County, or in Dallas.
Salvation Army looking to promote their women's group
BRYAN, Texas — The Salvation Army has continuously supported a variety of different groups in Bryan and now they’re looking to help women come together and encourage more mental health talks. The nonprofit has several programs for the community such as youth development, aid with rent and electricity,...
'We're not a big business, so it hurts' | Reward offered for dinosaurs stolen in Spring Branch area, along with trailer they were in
HOUSTON — Who stole a bunch of dinosaurs and the trailer they were in? If you can help find the answer, there could be some reward money in it for you. Jurassic Extreme Houston, which is a party entertainment service, is asking for help after they said their trailer filled with new walking dinosaurs was stolen from the Spring Branch area.
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