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This podcast is the 2025 Memorial Day program at College Station's Veterans Park.

The program was hosted by Aggieland American Legion Post 1938, College Station VFW post 12221, Marine Corps League Brazos Valley Detachment #1391, and the local chapter of Wreaths Across America.

The emcee was Legion commander Roy May Jr., Retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, Texas A&M class of 2015 will give opening remarks.  May served in the 82nd Airborne and deployed to Iraq. He was also a member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard” which guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Also presenting comments were Roger Martinez of the Marine Corps League, Heather Huhnke of the VFW post, and the state commander for the Texas American Legion, Tom Marty of College Station, and Ellen Fuller of Wreaths Across America.

The Brazos Valley Chorale performed The National Anthem.

The keynote speaker was Roy May, Sr., Texas A&M class of 1966 and Retired U.S. Army Colonel who served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. May Sr. served in the 82nd Airborne, earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and the Legion of Merit. He taught American History and Management at the U.S. Military Academy, LeTourneau University in Houston, and at Texas A&M.  

The program concluded with the laying of a wreath at the monument replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

This podcast contains comments from the May 20, 2025 Bryan city council meeting.

The Bryan city council's May meeting included a proclamation for the 100th anniversary of Martin's BBQ.

Click HERE to read and download the proclamation issued at the May 20, 2025 Bryan city council meeting.

Accepting the proclamation were Steve and Betty Kapchinskie.

Grandson Steve Kapchinskie said the business opened as a 1925 version of a convenience store, where customers could fuel their vehicles and get groceries along with their barbecue

The land was purchased in 1924, the year before the fourth generation business opened.

Martin's present building on South College opened in 1939.

This podcast is a visit with the commander of Aggieland American Legion Post #1938 Roy May Jr. and WTAW's Bill Oliver.

This year's local observance of Memorial Day will be at Veterans Park near the Never Forget garden.This is the first patriotic event for the American Legion's new post in College Station.

The first commander of Aggieland legion post 1938 is Roy May Jr. His father is the Memorial Day program's featured speaker.

May said other organizations involved in the Memorial Day program are the VFW, the Marine Corps League, Wreaths Across America, and other veterans service organizations.

Monday's program, which starts at 11, will be followed by a time of socializing that includes a free lunch.

The Aggieland legion, which received its charter earlier this year, meets on the third Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at College Station fire station #6 at University and Tarrow.

News release from Aggieland American Legion Post 1938:

Aggieland American Legion Post 1938 and the Marine Corps League Brazos Valley Detachment #1391 will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 am on Monday, May 26 at the Never Forget Garden at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station Texas as a solemn remembrance to honor America’s fallen heroes.

Post 1938 Commander Roy May Jr., Retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, Class of ’15 will give opening remarks. May served in the 82nd Airborne and deployed to Iraq. He was also a member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard” which guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

The Keynote Speaker is Roy May, Sr., Class of ’66 and Retired U.S. Army Colonel who served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. May Sr. served in the 82nd Airborne, earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and the Legion of Merit. He taught American History and Management at the U.S. Military Academy, LeTourneau University in Houston, and Texas A & M University.

The Brazos Valley Chorale will perform The National Anthem, and the ceremony will conclude with the laying of a wreath at the monument replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The observance of Memorial Day preserves the important purpose of a solemn commemoration to ensure the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes, and their families are never forgotten.

The public is welcome to attend the ceremony, and all veterans and their families are especially encouraged to attend. Hotdogs and lawn games will follow the ceremony.

This is the first patriotic event for Aggieland Post 1938 which was just formed this year. The Charter members of the Post chose the number 1938, the year in which the City of College Station was incorporated.

Emily Fisher, Director of Public Works, visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about the street maintenance plan, Public Works Week, traffic signals, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs.

State Representative Trey Wharton of Huntsville (R-TX) visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about the final stretch of the legislative session, public school funding, his legislation that has made it to the Governor's desk, water rights, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.

This podcast contains comments from the May 20, 2025 College Station ISD school board meeting from assistant superintendent Josh Symank and four members of the CSISD board.

The College Station ISD school board awards a nearly $27 million dollar contract for stadium repairs, replacements, and additions at Consolidated and College Station High Schools.

Click HERE to read and download the memo associated with the contract that was approved at the May 20, 2025 College Station ISD school board meeting.



The contract, which comes just over a year after voters approved a bond issue for the project, is $3.5 million dollars under budget.

The base bid at both stadiums replaces artificial turf, resurfaces tracks, replaces video and scoreboards, and adds seating.

Above what was promoted before the May 2024 bond election, there will be additional improvements at the CSHS press box. At Consolidated, additional improvements includes a complete replacement of bleachers, a new roof on the fieldhouse, a sidewalk to access tennis courts, and new electrical services and heating/air conditioning controls.

The ten month construction period starts after the completion of the next football season.

There were no comments from parents or other boosters who lobbied for the stadium improvements that led the May 2024 bond election.

This podcast contains comments from the May 13, 2025 Brazos County commission meeting.

Since February, one of the new members of the Brazos County commission has questioned the type of credit cards that are used by county employees. 

The latest conversation initiated by Fred Brown took place during the commission's May 13th meeting.

Brown asked purchasing agent Charles Wendt about converting to a card that offers rewards. Wendt said options are being investigated to provide the best deal.

Brown also repeated his desire for the county to stop issuing Diners Club cards. Wendt repeated county employees have not had issues in using those cards to cover travel related expenses.

The conversation preceded Brown and the rest of the commission approving a request to issue Diners Club cards to two sheriff's office investigators.

Derika Bailey, Larry J. Ringer Library Branch Manager, visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about what she is reading, the summer reading program, upcoming events, summer activities, and more during her appearance on The Infomaniacs.

State Representative Paul Dyson of Bryan (R-TX) visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia about the end of the session, negotiations about public school funding, the budget, what the rest of his week looks like, impact fees, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs.