🌱 How a Bryan traffic complaint led to a felony DWI arrest
Bryan, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Bryan! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Bryan traffic complaint led to a felony DWI arrest
- Why your next Bryan brisket plate may cost a lot more
- See how a Bryan teen honored fallen local officers
Also on today's calendar: Wicked Moonlight and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
- Friday: Variably cloudy and windy, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bryan man arrested for another DWI 3rd or more (star-telegram.com) — Bryan police recently arrested a local man on a felony-level DWI charge after reports of a truck weaving near Texas 6 and Tabor Road. Officers say they stopped him at a Tabor Road gas station, obtained a warrant for a blood draw, and booked him into the Brazos County jail on a $20,000 bond. 
2. Beef prices at historic highs and Texas BBQ restaurants are feeling it most (kbtx.com) — Bryan barbecue spots like C&J Barbecue and local ranchers are being squeezed as beef prices hit historic highs, with no quick relief expected. From costly brisket to shrinking ranch land, Brazos Valley businesses are reworking menus, cutting waste, and leaning on community support just to stay profitable while statewide industry leaders warn of a long-term cattle shortage.
3. Bryan student honors fallen officers with Eagle Scout project (kbtx.com) — A Bryan High School freshman has created a new memorial outside the Bryan Police Department, unveiling a statue and three benches honoring fallen local officers, including his godfather. As part of his Eagle Scout project, he also raised funds for the Mark Hiatt Scholarship Fund, presenting a donation to the Bryan Police Officers Association.
4. Brazos County prosecutors secure a 20-year sentence for College Station bank robber (kwtx.com) — Brazos County prosecutors in Bryan have secured a 20-year prison sentence for a man who admitted robbing a College Station bank at gunpoint in 2020. Investigators tied him to the crime using stolen phones, a backpack with cash and a gun, and a nearby stolen car, and victims described lasting fear during sentencing.
5. Texas A&M Baseball joins local family's fight against pediatric brain cancer through 'Strikeout DMG' campaign (kagstv.com) — Just down the road in College Station, Texas A&M baseball and the Mark Massey Legacy Foundation are turning every strikeout at Blue Bell Park into support for pediatric brain cancer research. The ‘Strikeout DMG’ campaign honors 10-year-old Aggie fan Mark Massey and raises money and awareness for families facing Diffuse Midline Glioma.
📸 Around Bryan
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Trivia Night at POV Coffee House →
POV, 4114 Lake Atlas Dr, Bryan
5:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Pre-K Picnic
Bonham El, 3100 Wilkes St, Bryan
8:00 am -
4th Grade Picnic
Bonham El, 2315 Russell St, Bryan
8:00 am -
BHS Choir, Choir Banquet
Mitchell El Silver Cafeteria
6:00 pm -
BHS Band, Spring Concert
Mitchell El BISD PAC
6:00 pm -
RHS Band, Spring Concert
Mitchell El Rudder PAC
6:00 pm -
Wicked Moonlight →
Painting with a Twist, 1643 Texas Ave S, College Station
6:00 pm -
JLIS Orchestra, Spring Concert
Mitchell El JLIS Large GYM
6:30 pm
Thursday May 14
📣 Bryan Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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RHS Signing Day
James Earl Rudder H S RHS GYM
1:45 pm -
DEN Team Meeting
Mary Branch El Bryan, TX 77807
4:00 pm -
PTO Meeting (In Person) →
Southwood Valley El College Station, TX 77845
5:00 pm -
SRIS Orchestra, Spring Concert
Mitchell El Rudder PAC
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We helped save this dog today if anyone is missing him please reach out to us!!
We would love to find his home! He is a white and tan male shi thzu with an overbite, he has been at this store in Bryan for a week now they said!… (Nextdoor Smetana) - A little dog seems to be lost and has been wandering around Briarcrest.
I hope he finds his owner soon. Please keep an eye out and share in case someone is looking for him. (Nextdoor Briarcrest Estates)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Bryan. Apply here.
- Department of Justice posted a job opening for Materials Handler Supervisor (Warehouse Worker Foreman) in Bryan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bryan here.
Ok Bryan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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