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City of College Station Update on WTAW
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary, visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia about filing for the upcoming election and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Friday, July 26, 2024. Listen to “City of College Station Update on The Infomaniacs” on Spreaker.
Vishal Gohil recognized for impactful health and biology research
Vishal Gohil, Ph.D., has been recognized for his work to uncover details of mitochondrial energy production and discover therapeutics for the rare but deadly diseases that can occur because of mitochondrial dysfunctions. Gohil, a professor and scientist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Biochemistry...
Tesla grows footprint in Texas with 183k-sq-ft building in Taylor: report
It appears that Tesla is growing its footprint in Austin, Texas even further, with the electric vehicle maker reportedly leasing a 183,000-square-foot rail-served building in the RCR Taylor Logistics Park in Taylor, Texas. As per the Austin Business Journal, the addition of the Taylor building will result in Tesla having...
Ross Stripling 'proud' of upcoming induction into A&M's Hall of Fame
Former Aggie baseball pitcher and current hurler for the Oakland A’s, Ross Stripling is a part of the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2024. The two-time All-American joined Friday's edition of TexAgs Radio to discuss the honor, Michael Earley's program and more. Key notes from Ross...
2024 5-star QB out of Folsom (CA) has arrived at Texas AM
I don’t believe Aggie fans need to be reminded that under former head coach Jimbo Fisher, landing elite quarterback prospects outside of current starting quarterback Conner Weigman was a consistent issue due to his poor development track post-Jameis Winston during his Florida State days. With Mike Elko and new offensive coordinator Collin Klein now at the helm, Texas A&M’s 2025 cycle is a top-ten-ranked class with the potential to rise in the rankings over the next couple of months, especially after this weekend. Texas A&M’s coaching/recruiting staff annually hosts recruits during the last weekend in July, providing a relaxed atmosphere during their...
Another San Antonio restaurant is closing, this one at the Pearl
SAN ANTONIO — It remains a volatile period for San Antonio's restaurant industry. In what it called an "incredibly tough" decision, the Japanese-Peruvian eatery Botika announced Friday that August 4 would be its last day serving customers. The announcement follows in the footsteps of local eateries like The Rustic, Augie's Barbecue, Hot Joy and, most recently, Acadiana Cafe—all of which have shut down or said they would be shutting down locations this year.
Austin police seek person of interest in hit-and-run that injured elderly victim
The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate a person of interest in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured an elderly victim last September. Authorities identified Nilson Isaac Perez Gomez, a 20-year-old Hispanic male, as a person of interest who may have information about the...
Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with free, discounted deals
SAN ANTONIO – It’s never a wrong time to eat wings, especially on National Chicken Wing Day. Several restaurants will offer discounts and free wings for National Chicken Wing Day on July 29. You can grab a bite or two at participating restaurants celebrating the day. Applebee’s: You...
$30M Bastrop H-E-B Plus expansion continues with temporary grocery entrance, curbside area and more
Officials said the $30 million renovations will give the store an additional 18,000 square feet of space. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact) Shoppers at Bastrop's H-E-B Plus will notice a few changes including a new entrance, a temporary curbside area and more. What's happening. Located in a portion of the Texas Backyard...
16-year-old charged in Northeast Side murder, two others arrested
SAN ANTONIO - A local 16-year-old was charged with murder and and two other teenagers were also arrested in connection to the shooting death of a teen last month on the Northeast Side. The 16-year-old, who's identity is not being revealed do to him being a minor, appeared in juvenile...
University Of Texas Football Coach Marries Former Exotic Dancer Nicknamed “Pole Assassin” Who Was Involved In Bizarre Monkey-Biting Incident
University of Texas football coach Jeff Banks tied the knot last weekend. The Longhorns assistant coach and special teams coordinator took to social media to announce he got married, posting a photo of himself with his new bride, Danielle Thomas. “Incredible 72 hours with our family and closest friends,” he...
Call KENS: 'It smells like someone threw up' | SA residents complain about local business causing bad odor
SAN ANTONIO — A large pile of old chips and hot cheetos had a central San Antonio neighborhood smelling like a dumpster. It got so bad, neighbors started calling both San Antonio's Code Enforcement and KENS 5 in an effort to get it cleaned up. The pile of food...
David Pollack Names CFB Powerhouse That Has 'No Chance' To Contend This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns have one of the greatest rivalries in all of college sports. The Longhorns hold a 63-51-5 advantage all time, but the Sooners have dominated the rivalry since 2000, winning 17 out of 25 games. Both schools will face a new challenge as they join the SEC this ...
My husband & I are raising his late ex-wife’s baby – they were long divorced but I didn’t want him to be in foster care
A WOMAN is raising her husband's ex-wife's baby after she died five days after giving birth. Christie Werts, 49, and husband, Wesley, 46, got a phone call in August 2021, which informed them that his ex-wife was in hospital with Covid and was pregnant. Wesley was warned his ex-wife was...
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