WTAW - Interviews

This podcast contains comments from the November 11, 2025 Bryan city council meeting. The Bryan city council unanimously votes to approve the hiring of former mayor as city manager. All seven members commented on the selection during their November 11th meeting. Nelson, whose first day on the job is November 24th, did not make any comments during the council meeting. WTAW News has asked for a copy...

This podcast contains comments from the October 23, 2025 College Station city council meeting. The College Station city council agrees to look for a promoter to stage events at the Wolf Pen Creek amphitheater. A draft request for proposal (RFP) form was approved at the council's October 23rd meeting. The request was made by the city's chief development officer, Michael Ostrowski, drew comments fro...

College Station Mayor John Nichols visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about the upcoming city council meeting, housing, losing the 7-on-7 tournament to Round Rock, industrial opportunities, the Midtown area, the former Macy's store building, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

This podcast is a recording of the Bryan/College Station chamber of commerce annual banquet that was held November 10, 2025. The Bryan/College Station chamber of commerce annual banquet included some items that were not listed in the program. Those in attendance watched a video of the architect's rendering of the chamber's future home on University Drive. Attendees also heard invitations from cham...

This podcast contains comments from the October 28, 2025 Brazos County commission meeting. Brazos County commissioners approve a reorganization of the information technology (I.T.) department. In separate votes, there were changes to job descriptions of ten positions and changing the salary range of eight positions. Acting county judge Kyle Kacal said the votes do not result in any change to the d...

Maggie Gray from United Way of the Brazos Valley visits with WTAW's Chelsea Reber about the increase in 211 calls for food assistance, resources available during the government shutdown, Thanksgiving meals, and more during this week's UWBV update on WTAW.

Kohl Vega, Athletics Supervisor, visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about the upcoming Jingle Bell Fun Run, winter basketball leagues, Christmas in the Park, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

WTAW's Chelsea Reber visits with Lina Adams from Destination Bryan about First Friday, Lights On!, and more upcoming events.

Councilman Jared Salvato visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about naming Andrew Nelson as sole finalist for city manager, the city budget, his committees, passing the Bryan ISD bond propositions, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

Brazos County Commissioner Fred Brown visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about using local people and businesses, acting County Judge Kyle Kacal, construction projects, the new medical examiner's office, county roads, funding the Brazos Valley Food Bank, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

City of Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about passing the Bryan ISD bond propositions, development at Midtown Park, BTU, the search for open positions, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

David Stasny, Bryan ISD Board President, visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about this election's voter turnout, passing all three bond propositions, the timeline for future projects, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

This podcast contains comments from the October 28, 2025 Brazos County commission meeting. Brazos County commissioners continue to accept state grant money to help pay for some employees in the district attorney's office. The unanimous vote to accept the $275,000 grant approved at the October 28th meeting follows similar action on October 14th affecting the county attorney and sheriff's offices. D...

This week's United Way of the Brazos Valley update features partner agency On Ramp. 

This podcast is a visit with Brazos County acting county judge Kyle Kacal and WTAW's Bill Oliver. Brazos County commissioners have scheduled a special meeting for this Thursday morning (November 6), in part to consider additional funding for the Brazos Valley Food Bank after SNAP benefits were suspended. Acting county judge Kyle Kacal is proposing the food bank receive $25,000 dollars. Kacal says...

This podcast contains comments from the October 21, 2025 College Station ISD school board meeting. The October regular meeting of the College Station ISD school board included public comments from the president of the band boosters at College Station High School. Betsy Pickett said they were not notified of budget cuts by the district until after they set their booster budget and student fees. Pic...

This podcast contains comments from the October 20, 2025 Bryan ISD school board meeting. Bryan ISD school board members at their last meeting, spent more money from a bond issue approved by voters in 2020. The board approved the recommendation from deputy superintendent Brian Merrell to award a contract for new signs at eight of BISD's 14 elementary schools to a company that the second lowest pric...

This podcast contains comments from the October 23, 2025 College Station city council meeting. The College Station city council's October 23rd meeting included a 45 minute review of recommendations released in July about the future development in the Northgate district. Click HERE to read and download presentation materials from the October 23, 2025 College Station city council meeting. Property o...

This podcast contains comments from the October 28, 2025 Brazos County commission meeting. Brazos County commissioners approve a cybersecurity protection agreement with Texas A&M. Click HERE to read and download the agreement that was approved at the October 28, 2025 Brazos County commission meeting. The county's chief information security officer was asked how the contract to protect 1,000 co...

Anthony Armstrong, Planning and Development Services Director, visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about his department, community engagement, the Northgate small area plan, middle housing, Midtown, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

This podcast contains comments from the October 28, 2025 Brazos County commission meeting. Brazos County commissioners receive an update on multiple economic development agreements at this week's (October 28) meeting. The report from Brazos County economic development coordinator Kimberly Gonzalez included three agreements associated with future property tax breaks to technology companies that hav...

An x-ray security screening machine in the Brazos County administration building that has not been used for more than a decade is getting a new home. That's after county commissioners agreed to sell the device it to Burleson County for one dollar. Before the unanimous vote, Fred Brown suggested the sale should have been conditional on Burleson County agreeing to use Brazos County's medical examine...

This podcast is a visit with Brazos Valley Food Bank (BVFB) director Theresa Mangapora and WTAW's Scott DeLucia on The Infomaniacs program on October 30, 2025. Mangapora provided an update on how the food bank has dealt with reduced government assistance, an increased demand for food due to the furlough of over 3,000 federal government employees in this area due to the ongoing shutdown, and the up...

Katie Williams, City Planner, visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about updating the comprehensive plan, development near the RELLIS campus, student housing, Midtown Park, development near Miramont, the Oakmont subdivision, a public survey, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs.

This podcast contains comments from the October 23, 2025 College Station city council meeting. Parking problems on narrow College Station streets south and east of the Texas A&M campus generates another city council discussion. A majority of council members at their October 23rd meeting wanted more information on the impact parking problems are having on trash trucks, fire engines, and other l...