This podcast is a visit with Bryan police officer Seth Waller and WTAW's Bill Oliver about to spot a scam and how to deal with suspected scammers.

The visit comes after a 79 year old Bryan woman lost $55,100 to a phone scammer.

Waller says none of the money that was taken has been recovered. 

The BPD arrest report says the man was able to convince the woman that her son was arrested and needed money to pay lawyers and for bonds. 

Three times on the same day in February, the woman gave different ride share drivers $18,500, $14,600, and $22,000 dollars. 

The victim said the suspect called the next day wanting more money. That's when she realized it was a scam.

Because the victim was given information about the ride share drivers, investigators found the drivers. 

The drivers reported giving the money that was in boxes to the suspect in the same parking lot of a Houston Walmart neighborhood market. 

32 year old Manuel Paredes, who was charged with felony theft involving an elderly victim, is jailed as of March 25th in lieu of a $150,000 dollar bond.

Dr. Susan Ballabina, Chief of Staff for Texas A&M University's President, visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about The Big Event, being recognized as innovative, space research, monitoring legislation, the impact of a new chancellor, the new commandant, the search for open positions, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs.

WTAW's Chelsea Reber visits with Kat Gammon from UWBV and Ron Crozier from Twin City Mission in this week's United Way of the Brazos Valley update.

This podcast is with city of Bryan deputy city manager Joey Dunn and WTAW's Bill Oliver.

You may see in downtown Bryan, what might appear on first glance to be a parking meter.City officials announced last Friday (March 21) the deployment of what are called "safety sticks".

Deputy city manager Joey Dunn says the solar powered and wireless devices will be there for 30 days.

The city will not be issuing tickets.

The data that is collected will be reviewed by members of a city committee that was created in February of 2024 to recommend possible changes to improve parking for downtown residents, businesses, and visitors.

This podcast is a visit with Bryan police officer Seth Waller and WTAW's Bill Oliver.

The Bryan police department is advising motorists of the city's first intersection involving a median that no longer allows a right turn on a red light.

Officer Seth Waller says the first location is by the post office, affecting motorists making a right turn from Nash to William Joel Bryan (WJB) towards the freeway. 

Waller says that's because WJB traffic headed towards downtown can make a U-turn at Nash.

Waller says officers have been issuing warnings. Speaking on March 20, 2025, Waller said officers will start issuing tickets in about a week or so.

This podcast contains some of the comments from Texas A&M faculty athletic representative Paul Batista at the March 17, 2025 faculty senate meeting.

Batista's report included student-athlete academic performance, the financial condition of the athletic department, and the impact of a proposed settlement in the federal lawsuit over paying student-athletes.

Click HERE to read and download presentation materials from the March 17, 2025 Texas A&M faculty senate meeting.

College Station Councilman David White visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about his background, following in his father's footsteps, the fire department helping enforce the no-more-than-four ordinance, impact fees, affordable housing, the former Macy's store building, his first townhall meeting, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

State Representative Trey Wharton of Huntsville (R-TX) visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about this week's water caucus, water issues, insurance bills that were filed, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

Bryan Councilman Paul Torres visits with WTAW's Chelsea Reber about legislation he is monitoring, progress at Midtown Park, concerns he is hearing from his constituents, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

State Representative Paul Dyson of Bryan (R-TX) visits with WTAW's Chelsea Reber about recent committee hearings, his proposed legislation to put a moratorium on impact fees, his take on a bill that would get rid of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, water bills, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.