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Weese: New UIL nonfootball playoff format exciting but some math may be needed
The word interesting was used by College Station head volleyball coach Ashley Davis this week when asked about the UIL’s new playoff format for the nonfootball sports. With the first fall under the new playoff structure approaching, she hit the nail on the head. Back in June, the UIL...
St. Joseph's names Patterson next athletic director
St. Joseph's welcomed William Patterson as the school's next athletic director on Wednesday. Patterson last worked as an athletics coordinator with Klein ISD, overseeing operations of a 6A athletic program. He has also worked at Waller ISD and Conroe ISD. He will be working alongside assistant athletic director and new...
Grady Winkler calls it a career after 53 years working at Texas A&M
It’s a good thing Grady Winkler is a man of many talents. His past has seen him become a skilled pool player and a poker aficionado. In addition to being a master electrician, Winkler dabbles in carpentry, shooting and fishing. He’s also a history buff, with an extensive library covering wars, military and government.
Homeowners Neighboring Amazon’s College Station “Droneport” Are Told That The Operation Is Moving
Homeowners in the neighborhood near College Station’s Amazon drone delivery operation are told the company is looking for a new location. That’s according to a summary that WTAW News received of a virtual meeting that Amazon recently held with neighbors who have been impacted by drone noise. The...
Treat of the Day: College Station PD collects donations for Chrissy’s Closet
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The College Station Police Department collected children’s clothing donations during the month of July for Chrissy’s Closet. The donations were given to College Station ISD and the clothes will be used to keep students in class, clean, and ready to learn.
Central Texas authorities seize over $1M worth of illegal drugs in Bell Co.
Central Texas authorities seized approximately 335 suspected fentanyl pills in Round Rock, and the discovery led authorities to a residence in Morgan's Point in Bell County on July 23.
College Station volleyball team aims to uphold its standard this season
The College Station volleyball team is hoping to uphold its high standard. The Lady Cougars had nine seniors a season ago and accomplished a lot with them by going 35-13 overall and 13-1 in District 21-5A. Along with its win totals, College Station also won the district title and reached the regional tournament for the first time since 2021.
TWO RATTLERS & ONE LEOPARD MAKE THE CLASS 4A ALL STATE BASEBALL TEAM
The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State Baseball Team has been announced. Two members of the Navasota Rattlers and one member of the La Grange Leopards were among those honored. La Grange 2B Bennett Barber and Navasota SS Devin Nunez were named to the All-State Second Team. Meanwhile,...
A&M Men’s Golfer Maichon No. 10 in PGA Tour University Ranking
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Texas A&M men’s golf standout Phichaksn Maichon was slotted No. 10 in the PGA TOUR University preseason rankings for the Class of 2025 released Wednesday. Maichon earned PING All-America Third Team status for the 2023-24 campaign as well as being named All-SEC Second...
Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football don't mind a little camp heat with Texas A&M looming
SOUTH BEND — This wasn’t exactly a remake of “The Junction Boys,” Bear Bryant’s first team at Texas A&M that dropped like flies in the summer heat 70 years ago. Still, with Wednesday’s temperatures in the high 80s and humidity sitting between 80 and 90% during Notre Dame’s first practice of fall camp, coach Marcus Freeman could notice a difference as the 95-minute workout wound down.
A&M Consolidated volleyball team more experienced in 2024
The A&M Consolidated volleyball team took its lumps a season ago. The Lady Tigers were not only young with just three seniors, but also had a lot of players with limited varsity experience. The good news is that second-year head coach Sean McMurry feels that the team still did plenty...
Where Texas A&M football targets landed in latest 2026 class Top247 rankings update
With pivotal junior seasons around the corner, 247Sports updated the 2026 rankings before the season gets underway and there was quite a bit of notable movement among Texas A&M football targets. Legacy Sciences athlete and Houston commit Keisean Henderson now sits as the top-ranked prospect in the state at No....
Fourth Arrest Of A College Station Man In Seven Weeks
College Station police responding to a hit and run crash Monday morning (July 29) results in the driver who took off returning to jail for the fourth time in seven weeks. 29 year old Edgar Garza was arrested for causing the crash, fleeing from an officer, DWI, and possessing methamphetamine and marijuana in a drug free zone.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg gears up for the DNC, backs Kamala Harris for President
SAN ANTONIO — With President Biden stepping down, and Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the official democratic nominee, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg has loudly and publicly announced his support for Kamala Harris as president. "I've just had the opportunity to work as partners with Vice President Harris and...
The Owner of Mexican Restaurants Suerte and Este Is Opening a New Austin Restaurant
The owner of Mexican restaurant Suerte, Mexican seafood restaurant Este, and Spanish-ish Bar Toti is going to be opening a new restaurant in Austin. Sam Hellman-Mass’s next restaurant will be found at 2627 Manor Road in Cherrywood, as reported by Austin Business Journal, but there are no further details.
Bimbo Bakeries lays off 138 Texas employees at San Antonio location
Bimbo Bakeries USA announced it is laying off 138 employees in San Antonio. This decision follows the closures and mass layoffs at several sister brands under its parent company, Grupo Bimbo, including two of its New York bakery plants — Entenmann's and Freihofer's, laying off all 131 workers. The company announced earlier this...
Lockhart, Texas Transforms into Vintage Fort Worth for '1923' Filming, Embracing Hollywood Spotlight
The small town of Lockhart, Texas, commonly known for its succulent barbecue, has recently hitched its wagon to Hollywood's star. Last week, the town played host to the filming of the second season of '1923,' a Yellowstone prequel series. Lockhart's charming downtown square and vintage aesthetics proved a perfect stand-in for Fort Worth, nearly a century ago. According to a MySA report, the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation boasted about Lockhart's "Film Friendly City" status and the economic and creative growth fostered by such high-profile productions.
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