WTAW - Infomaniacs

Celebrity birthdays, Netflix mobile games, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Coffee may hold major promise for diabetes research, Starbucks' viral bear cup drove strong quarterly sales, National Cornchip Day, food double-dippers, eight kitchen items you need to host the best Super Bowl party, and a woman who created a Dr Pepper jingle on TikTok and allegedly made $2 million — plus the latest news and sports. 

McDonald's new Hot Honey menu, 10 side jobs you can do while also working full time, a “Museum of Personal Failure” that just opened, and Facebook and Instagram possibly getting paid subscription tiers soon — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Suellen Dunn from the Carnegie History Center visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia to discuss how to use their services and programs, genealogy services offered, exhibits, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, a couple who hid 100 plastic ducks throughout their home to see if a hired cleaner did their job, Coach Curt Cignetti's game-worn 2025 national championship headset up for auction, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

You might get a “peanut butter raise” this year, Sweethearts is adding “practical” conversation hearts with messages like “Split Rent” and “Share Login,” Louisville PD tweeting during FERN updates, the cost of a Big Mac the decade you were born, a man eating nothing but Wendy's chili for a month thanks to a bad golfing bet, Valentine's Day zoo fundraisers — plus the latest news and sports. 

National LEGO Day, an East Coast storm this weekend that could become a bomb cyclone with more snow and wind from the Carolinas to New England, people confessing their worst Valentine's Day stories of all time — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia to share updates on Union Pacific, upcoming developments, economic and urban projects, reserve funds and studies, data centers, impact fees, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, Waffle House is accepting Valentine's Day reservations like a fine dining restaurant, politics, movie facts everyone gets wrong — plus the latest news and sports. 

Louisville PD tweets during FERN, the First Lady rules at the White House, what men and women want for Valentine's Day, older people are recalling the “middle-class luxuries” from their childhood that are basic now, Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile race is coming back to the Indy 500 — plus the latest news and sports. 

Texas Ave will be losing some of its medians, an alleged multistate key-fob cloning ring targeted luxury pickup trucks, Alex Honnold successfully scaled the 101-floor Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes in a live Netflix event—later complaining about the payout — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today is Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glen Brewer, stopping by to talk about the Economic Outlook Conference, Local Candidates Forum, After Hours, Community Impact Awards, ribbon cuttings, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, Drexel scientists discover a beneficial use for mosquitoes, politics, and the arrest of Ryan Wedding the former Olympian turned FBI Most Wanted fugitive — plus the latest news and sports. 

A major sign of how bad a winter storm will be with Waffle House locations closed across the South, hundreds of pet rats in New York need new homes, Lego block Crocs, five obvious ways everyone knows you're using ChatGPT, what's the worst possible way to be woken up — plus the latest news and sports. 

America's windiest city isn't Chicago, a woman getting billed by toll roads because of her Simpsons license plate, Buc-ee's expanding to eight new states, aluminum containers designed to store whiskey coming in 2027, Betty Crocker Bridgerton-themed baking kits, a Murder She Wrote movie reboot, and Subway offering $20 if you're sitting in the middle seat — plus more news. 

Celebrity birthdays, politics, and the 50th anniversary of the World's Oldest Snowball — plus the latest news and sports. 

A new study names H-E-B the best regional grocery store in America, the weirdest wrong-number texts you've ever received, and which foods best represent each state — plus the latest news and sports.  

Building on Wordle — the multiplayer game Crossplay adds to its popular recreational portfolio, why AI struggles to draw the humble clock, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a bride-to-be who hits back after being slammed for setting a strict dress code for her engagement party — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, CSU Energy Coordinator Patrick McIntyre visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia to discuss preparations ahead of the winter weather, how and who to contact in the event of potential power outages, control centers, how to sign up for TextPower notifications, and crisis-related information. He also talks about getting your AC checked ahead of the spring season, the Citizens University Program, and the Home & Garden Show. 

Celebrity birthdays, NASA says the Earth won't lose gravity for seven seconds on August 12, soccer is now the third most popular sport in America, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Nothing Bundt Cakes has been voted America's favorite for the second year in a row, Amazon plans a brick-and-mortar behemoth, new trends emerging in 2026, house burping, Dr Pepper turning a TikTok creator's jingle into a national commercial — plus the latest news and sports. 

Jokes with Will, a look at National Hot Sauce Day, 15 weird things Goodwill doesn't want you to donate, the best types of energy drinks and water, and the latest wedding trend of smaller entourages — plus more news.Plus, joining us in the studio today, BCS Library System Director Bea Saba visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia to talk about the 2026 Author Series, which will bring 11 authors to the Bryan–College Station libraries—one each month—with Jenny Lawson kicking off the series in January.

Celebrity birthdays, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

What's the right way to eat a Kit Kat, Sweden boots the No. 1 song from the official music charts, College Station traffic updates, 2016 trends potentially making a comeback, apparently your AI girlfriend can — and will — dump you, and National Sweatpants Day — plus the latest news and sports. 

Austrian researchers document the first recorded case of a cow using a tool, how much A.I. could affect the workforce in the next few years, and a 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan caused by a snowstorm — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, College Station Mayor John Nichols visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia to discuss utility expenses, raised medians, potential changes to new and existing routes in College Station, impact fees related to infrastructure, upcoming events, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, the Rancho Gordo Bean Club, politics, and the impact of wind turbines — plus the latest news and sports. 

Takis' limited-edition Churro Charge flavor, who's still reading comic strips, Progresso selling soup-flavored cough drops again, and storage building and dumpster death cleanup — plus the latest news and sports. 

E-bike licensing and registration policies now in effect in New Jersey, the most dangerous sports, camcorders, Ed Sheeran letting fans choose five songs at his concerts, strawberry Kit-Kat pizza, pizza toppings that may reduce cancer risk, TGI Fridays betting big on itself, and Netflix changing how it makes movies — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, BCS Chamber of Commerce Community Liaison Royce Hickman sits down with WTAW's Scott DeLucia to share reminders about next week's Economic Outlook Conference, the Local Candidates Forum, save-the-dates, ribbon cuttings, upcoming events, and more. 

The Infomaniacs: January 19, 2026 (6:00 a.m.)

The Infomaniacs: January 19, 2026 (7:00 a.m.)

The Infomaniacs: January 19, 2026 (8:00 a.m.)

Celebrity birthdays, airlines looking to save big on fuel because of the rise of new weight loss pills, politics, peanut allergies, and invasive seeds from China that could impact Texas agriculture — plus the latest news and sports. 

Nine unexpected uses for hairspray you probably didn't know, Gen Z entering the workforce, Curt Cignetti's weekly Chipotle bowl, the top 10 “analog trends” we're embracing this year, why our IQs may be dropping as we become renters instead of owners of knowledge, and Taylor Swift's sourdough bread — plus the latest news and sports. 

Florida deputy going viral for handcuffing a runaway emu on the highway, Subway's new protein meal, Curt Cignetti's weekly Chipotle bowl, 9 percent of people admitting to cheating at UNO, and the most common password mistakes people in the U.S. make — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Mayor PRO-TEM William Wright visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia to share updates on the Pebble Creek Parkway extension, future of Data Centers in College Station, future of the city-owned Macy's building, city council's recent approval of budget amendments, future development in the Northgate District, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, popular board games, politics, a man riding a horse through Target aisles in Dallas, and the Olympic hockey arena's test event leaving the IIHF president “a little bit more confident” — plus the latest news and sports. 

This snack dominates Super Bowl orders, Wikipedia celebrates its birthday, Verizon customers report phone service outages across the U.S., and Jokes with Will — plus the latest news and sports.

Dressing nicer in airports makes an impact on travel, the Pennsylvania Farm Show mullet contest, the “pet tech” industry using AI to create collars that help bridge communication between pets and owners, and PepsiCo and Walmart accused of a price-fixing scheme, according to a new lawsuit — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Brazos County District Attorney Jarvis Parsons visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia to share updates on the upcoming DA Day event later this month, a new domestic violence program, and more. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Bryan Councilmember Marca Ewers-Shurtleff visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia to talk about new infrastructure, developers upcoming programs, the building of the new water tower, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, updates on the multiple mystery monkeys on the move in Missouri, politics, Snoop Dogg's new NBA analyst role and highlighting why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing — plus the latest news and sports. 

People experimenting with landlines to cut back on screen time, National Pet Dress-Up Day, a startup now taking $250,000 deposits to book a hotel on the Moon, the ten least authentic cities to visit, and Heinz launching new Dipper French Fry boxes — plus the latest news and sports. 

A black bear breaking into the same candy store four times in Tennessee, the Stranger Things season finale and the impact it's had on the songs featured throughout the series, Kool-Aid, Chick-fil-A turning 80 years old, and claw machines making a comeback — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez visits with WTAW's Scott DeLucia to share updates on the fire department, city projects, the new park under construction, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, a Dutch couple's marriage annulled after ChatGPT-written vows fail a legal test, multiple mystery monkeys on the move in Missouri, the latest in politics, first-class seats coming to a theater near you — plus the latest news and sports.  

A study on couples who are opposites and whether opposites really attract, tips for recovering from sleep debt with HIIT exercises, favorite candies — plus the latest news and sports. 

An Instagram breach leading many users to receive password reset emails as hackers target accounts, hobby farming — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today is Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glen Brewer, stopping by to talk about the Economic Outlook Conference, the local Candidate forms coming up in February, and the Business After Hours. 

Celebrity birthdays, the latest in politics, Snohomish High School now awarding varsity letters for skilled trades — plus the latest news and sports. 

What you should actually focus on in 2026, an update on Riley's foot injury, Wing's drone delivery service, seven fun keyboard facts from World Typing Day last week — plus the latest news and sports. 

A California homeowner rolls out an ‘unwelcome' mat for a black bear living under his house, a visit to Northgate in College Station and Downtown Bryan, why names are meaningless to the brain unless you attach meaning to them, the new exercise trend known as ‘rucking,' everything that happened at the Golden Globes — plus more news.