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Take that thing off your head: Muslim firefighter told to remove his head covering, complaint alleges FacebookTwitterEmail San Antonio Firefighter John McNees, seen in an undated photo, filed a federal complaint against the city of San Antonio in April 2021 alleging three of his supervisors discriminated against him by asking him to take off his taqiyah, a rounded skullcap worn by Muslim men.Provided /Attorney for John McNees A San Antonio firefighter alleged in a federal complaint that three o...

Cigarette reportedly sparks apartment fire, killing elderly Bryan man (Source: Raycom Media) and last updated 2021-04-16 13:15:29-04 BRYAN, TX — A Bryan man has been confirmed dead due to an apartment fire last Sunday night. According to the Bryan Fire Department, on April 11, firefighters were dispatched to a fire at the 2700 block of Evergreen Circle, near Peppertree Drive. The identity of the 68-year-old victim has been confirmed to be Melvin Moten; the preliminary cause of his death be...

Quick fixes, yet high risks: How not to warm your home this cold front With the cold comes the need for heaters, which if not used properly could lead to injuries or property damage. and last updated 2021-02-11 11:14:59-05 BRAZOS VALLEY, TX — This winter season, the Brazos Valley has already experienced one spontaneous severe cold front accompanied by snow. Come later this week and continuing into early next week, we should prepare for another. With the cold though... comes the need for he...

and last updated 2020-12-14 17:36:41-05 BRYAN, TX — Cities across the state are receiving the first shipment of Pfizers COVID-19 vaccine, which was approved late last week. In Brazos County, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station will be the first facility to receive the vaccine in the area. The group is set to first vaccinate hospital staff working directly with patients who are positive or at high risk for COVID-19, as outlined in the first tier of Phase 1A directed by the...