WTAW - Infomaniacs

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Hockey in Bryan-College Station, a Florida doctor facing manslaughter charges for removing a patient's liver instead of the spleen, Clarence Thomas visiting the University of Texas, Allbirds pivoting to AI, how to peel bananas, the history of Gatorade, its push toward a new target audience, underrated weight-loss tips — plus the latest news and sports. 

McDonald's joining the energy drink market, “empty seats” available on notaweddingcrasher.com, taking GLP-1 drugs and feeling “meh,” Top Gun 3 in development, a new parents' checklist that might include reserving an email address for their child, the Federal Aviation Administration not thrilled with pilots meowing on airport radio — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, College Station City Councilmember Melissa McIlhaney sat down with Scott DeLucia to discuss residential counties, water resources, county-to-city properties, economic development plans, funding sources, property tax reform, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, ice chunk falling from a plane crashes through a resident's roof, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

AI-operated retail store scheduling issues, Dollar General robbery gone wrong, Dollar Tree's food inventory, why Walmart shoppers aren't proud to show off ‘Great Value' products, a look at the self-storage industry, Spotify allowing users to purchase hardcover books through its app, the College Station boys golf team heading to state, the world's oldest Golden Sebright chicken turning 15, Jonathan the tortoise reaching 194 years old, and Jokes with Will — plus the latest news and sports. 

Mount Holyoke's corpse flower blooms again, an experimental vaccine beer, an Applebee's manager saves customers and bystanders during a tornado — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Brazos County Public Defender Nathan Wood sat down with Scott DeLucia to discuss the creation of the department, caseloads, and more. Plus, joining us in the studio today, City of Bryan Councilmember Jared Salvato joined The Infomaniacs to discuss bond issuances, CPI, South College infrastructure, an executive session entertainment project, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, creamy coconut Dr Pepper and pickle Oreos, beef cereal, flinging your hair could be dangerous, four things you didn't know yesterday, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Opinions that instantly reveal you're over 30, life advice, how matcha might help prevent sneezing, why sending emojis at work could be hurting you, the creator of the smiley face, whether OpenAI chat logs can be used in legal cases, falling egg prices, the strangest items in grocery stores, funeral bread, meat raffles, ultra-processed foods — plus the latest news and sports. 

29% of Americans procrastinated on filing their taxes, what happens if you don't file your taxes correctly, how to engage in conversations about boring topics, the right way to peel bananas, a Scrubs reboot, Timothée Chalamet, Italy allowing paid leave for sick pets, Old Dutch Mustard caught dumping dirty water into rivers, and things people have stopped buying due to high prices — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, College Station Mayor John Nichols joined Scott DeLucia to talk about the upcoming Road to 26 soccer match at Kyle Field and its economic impact, Pebble Creek Parkway, housing districts, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, police investigate Iceland pilot's farewell flyby, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Lululemon products being examined for potentially containing “forever chemicals,” men's fashion choices, different types of jeans, when teens should get a debit or credit card account, types of caffeine, new Folgers iced coffee, and on this day in history — plus the latest news and sports. 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame new inductees, when children start using deception, traffic accidents increasing when new albums are released, Titanic facts, Mississippi's lack of alcohol inventory, research creating a fake eye condition called “Bixonimania” to test AI systems — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glen Brewer stops by to talk about Business After Hours, ribbon cuttings, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, the latest TikTok food trend mashup of chocolate and Pringles, a Buffalo-area man ends his fight to reclaim his 12-foot alligator named Albert, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Japan is developing wristbands that show how social you are feeling, Trump's executive order on water pressure, what it will cost to raise a 2026 baby, Earth Day, Microsoft says you shouldn't trust its AI assistant for “important advice,” forecasters announce a major climate shift to a Super El Niño, firefighters are using sound waves to disrupt fires, Americans are sending their pets out of the country for cheaper veterinary procedures, password rage, four things you didn't know yesterday — plus the latest news and sports. 

Left-handed golfers in the Masters, Sterling K. Brown comments on TV show episode counts, streaming service subscriptions, National Grilled Cheese Day, Kit Kat is providing security escorts for candy as a publicity stunt, new CNN shows coming out this weekend, Amazon is cutting off older Kindle devices — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, City of College Station Manager Bryan Woods joined WTAW's Scott DeLucia on The Infomaniacs to talk about the College Station council removing the extension on Pebble Creek Parkway, fire department discussions on collective bargaining, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, a tiny Australian town hitting the market for $400K, how spending too long on the moon can affect your body, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Ella Langley fears she'll sing misheard lyrics for “Choosin' Texas,” tax season, Chilifest, data centers, 48% of people believe they are smarter than their parents, fun facts, Jokes with Will — plus the latest news and sports. 

On this day in history, Texan dino nuggets get recalled then unrecalled, a California redwood tree, Mount Everest, Riley competing in the Games of Texas in College Station, the selection service of the draft for the U.S., Home Depot's Halloween sale, a Longview boy saving families from a fire — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Parks and Recreation City of Bryan Manager Ashley Bennett and City of College Station Assistant Director Gene Ballew joined WTAW's The Infomaniacs to talk about the 2026 Games of Texas registration now open, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, what exactly is a “touron,” a toddler slips under a zoo fence and comes face-to-face with a wolf, a study suggests Native Americans may have originated a dice-based gambling tradition, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Shopping may help people live longer, fresh dating advice, the return of salted peanuts in your cola, a “managerial approval” requirement for a McDonald's order, a look at Mattress Mack, the 2026 Masters Tournament, Route 66 celebrating its 100-year anniversary, Doritos prices sparking debate at Walmart, restaurants and bars considering phone bans, six things we hope phones can do by 2036, and ChatGPT ranking the laziest states — plus the latest news and sports. 

Things turning 41 this year, the Titanic movie, the Wright brothers first flight, common survival tips that most people actually get wrong — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Chair of ERCOT Board of Directors Bill Flores joined WTAW's Scott DeLucia to talk about Texas power grid, load growth, data centers, future of large grid battery storage, and more. Plus, joining us in the studio today, City of Bryan Pro Tem Mayor James Edge joined WTAW's The Infomaniacs to talk about data centers, BTU energy looking into the potential for nuclear energy, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, local Bryan-College Station high school seniors helping senior assassin game, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Tennessee women's basketball roster is wiped clean after Kim Caldwell's comments, the original 13 SEC teams, Happy International Beaver Day, archaeologists found a 4-pound bronze cannonball with connection to the Alamo, outdoor activities that some adults are clueless on how to perform, bees in a North Carolina airplane engine, the Infomaniacs favorite video games, the PGA Masters Golf Tournament beginning — plus the latest news and sports. 

Backseat driving list of annoying things passengers do, New York International Car Show, Chrysler is left with one model of car, Costco pans recalled after metal parts “forcefully eject” while heated, caffeinated Baja Blast beauty under-eye patches, Pillsbury FIFA soccer cookies, Burger King hiring 60,000+ employees, FCC may revamp 1961 rule governing sports on TV — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glen Brewer stops by to talk about Business After Hours, the Chamber 5K Fun Run & Walk, ribbon cuttings, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, Cambodia unveils a statue honoring a famous landmine-sniffing rat, WKPP is finally coming to Cincinnati, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Eco-friendly cemeteries, a 100-year organ transplant patient, a man using AI to sell GLP-1 medications with $1.8 billion in sales this year, different types of toilet paper, British lawmakers advancing a pet custody law, what you're paying for in a gallon of gas, Infomaniacs Easter weekend, BEV vehicles, and the potential elimination of the SEC Championship game — plus the latest news and sports. 

National Twinkle Day, Pebbles cereal, sushi push-pops, March Madness, “surreptitious seafood,” the 2026 World's Grits Festival, jobs that could be a ticket to a comfortable life, “cognitive surrender,” gas pump switching, the Project Hail Mary sweater, Amazon MGM, and why morning might be the best time for a first date—plus more news. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, a gas station in California is charging $9.99 for fuel, Texans warned not to eat Great Value dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets due to high levels of lead, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

NASA launching Artemis II, the Artemis II food menu, Good Friday, distractions and attention span limits, April 5th birthdays and today's holidays, Florida Man, North American bridge infrastructure, people planning to buy candy over food for Easter, dad egg hunts — plus the latest news and sports. 

Heavy social media users tied to lower support for democracy, is Wayne Newton older or younger than him, Ella Langley “Choosin' Texas” music video, Thunder Road movie, the travel industry is bracing for a chaotic and expensive summer, travel itineraries and the use of A.I., mushrooms communicating with each other, grammar police, engagement ring costs — plus more news. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, what bees do when it rains, ‘Grandparents Happy Hour' bill, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

April Fools' stunts brands pulled this year, National Breakfast Burritos Day and Peanut Butter & Jelly Day, importance of master's degrees, pharmacies, Hershey's returning to its original recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups after backlash, the ‘$5 plan,' a feel-good story, Perplexity's CEO says A.I. will bring about a ‘glorious future' because ‘most people don't enjoy their jobs,' Jokes with Will — plus the latest news and sports. 

Adjusting your sleeping positions, pizza hacks, Boise pizza delivery man's gesture earns an 80,000% tip, things you thought were going to be a huge deal as a kid — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Brazos County Commissioner Bentley Nettles joined WTAW's Scott DeLucia to talk about subdivisions in the county, the Messier Gas Plant, the recovery of the $400K in stolen funds, and more. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Bryan/College Station Public Library System Youth Services Librarians Mackenzie Kubacak and Jenny Stadler joined WTAW's Scott DeLucia to preview the Brazos Valley Children's Literary Festival being held on April 11, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, TSA workers asked to return $1,000 gift cards donated by Tyler Perry, Kit Kat heist jokes taking over social media, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

The unofficial rules of April Fools' Day, TikTok fitness trend, silent walking, beehives, bunsen burners, new study shows googly eyes can stop birds stealing your hard-earned food, on this day in history — plus the latest news and sports. 

Gmail allowing you to change your embarrassing email address, counterfeit bills, babies understanding what's going on sooner than some think, maternity leave, thousands of Chinese social media users changing profile photos to Kris Jenner, Grey's Anatomy renewed for another season, new menu items from Burger King and Papa Johns, manual typewriters, and 66% of adults say they deserve an Easter basket — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, John Nichols joined WTAW's Scott DeLucia to talk about the public safety budget for the fire department, water resources and utilities for the city, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays and today's holidays, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Buc-ee's, the Midwest goodbye, women and their shoes, a Scottish Tesco accidentally ends up with a lot of bananas, a mother and daughter rescued after sinking waist-deep into quicksand, the safest seat on an airplane, Carnival Cruise Line, what happens to unsold Girl Scout cookies — plus the latest news and sports. 

Five quirky attractions to visit in the Midwest, Airbnb at the Hannah Montana house, nurses share baby names they tried to talk parents out of, why alarm clocks snooze for 9 minutes, rattlesnakes found in a couple's bedroom, the invention of ballpark nachos, MLB on Netflix — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glen Brewer stops by to talk about Business After Hours, the Chamber 5K Fun Run & Walk, ribbon cuttings, and more.