Good morning, Bryan.

Brazos County district court found Larry Bollin, 31 from Iola, guilty of murdering a co-worker at the Kent Moore Cabinets plant in northwest Bryan after a 45-minute jury deliberation on July 17—sentencing is pending.

Bryan police arrested 28-year-old Lorne Martinez from Hearne after monitoring phone calls from Brazos County jail linked him to stealing personal identity information of 50 people including names, birth dates, social security numbers and bank cards—he remains jailed on illegal possession charges, controlled substance counts and evading arrest—with bonds totaling $113,000.

Texas A&M Faculty Senate held its next to last meeting as an independent group before Senate Bill 37 takes effect on September 1.

Senate Bill 37 will put the senate under board regents and the university president—appointing up to 60 members—according to Senate Speaker Andrew Klein.

At its July meeting, the Bryan city council heard an update from the downtown parking committee formed in February 2024 to study customer parking improvements.

The committee recommended keeping free on-street parking and exploring technology to check parking time limits — new signage has already helped guide motorists to city-owned lots.

Bryan Councilwoman Marca Ewers-Shurtleff discussed her law background, the city budget and a district beautification project during her interview on The Infomaniacs—she spoke with WTAW’s Chelsea Reber on July 17.

Seventy-four SEC student-athletes attended the Leadership Council meeting at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Thursday and today, with four from Texas A&M taking part.

The meeting featured presentations on career planning and legislative updates by SEC officials and a representative from Parker Executive Search — providing a forum for the athletes to share their insights.

Texas A&M men’s golf will join an elite field at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational at Colonial Country Club on September 29—30, giving local fans a chance to see the team compete against top collegiate squads.

Head coach Brian Kortan announced the schedule as the squad prepares with key returning players and promising newcomers.

Sweet Baby Mayhem Live Music

9:30-11:30 p.m. — Third Floor Cantina — Free entry — Enjoy a night of alternative rock and more with Sweet Baby Mayhem's live performance.

Municipal Fire School

All day — TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field — Registration required — Enhance skills in fire prevention and safety through hands-on training and expert instruction.

Brazos Valley Texas Exes Scholarship Fundraiser

6-10 p.m. — Brazos Cotton Exchange — $35 entry — Enjoy an evening of fundraising with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a chance to win amazing vacation experiences.

Games of Texas 2025

1 PM – 1 PM — Bryan, TX — Entry fee varies — Compete in thrilling pickleball matches at one of the upcoming state tournaments.

Young Readers Book Sale

10 A.M. to 2 P.M. — Clara B. Mounce Public Library — Free entry — Discover affordable books for young readers and support local library programs.