Wtaw - Infomaniacs

Burger wars, Wendy’s is hiring a “Chief Tasting Officer” that will pay $100K, Japan’s trash system, the stupidest thing you believed as a child, Target done trying to be “everything,” different types of jeans — plus more news. 

Celebrity birthdays, donkey farming could make you rich, Willard Scott’s phone call with Scott, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Road rage with children in the car, cheese being the most stolen food, rice cheese may be the next big thing, the IRS putting out a warning about bad tax advice on social media, Direct File for taxes, a Washington skier buried in an avalanche was rescued when his wife used “Find My iPhone” to locate him, headphones required on United Airways, frozen food factoids — plus the latest news and sports. 

The Atlanta Hawks being mediocre, a medical journal admitting 138 of its case reports were entirely made up, Girl Scouts Day, Girl Scouts in New Jersey in hot water over setting up a cookie stand outside of a cannabis shop, fall leaf colors, A&W joining the burger wars, Infomaniacs weekend plans, Southwest Airlines cleaning, American Airlines finding bullets on a plane — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, City of College Station Director of Public Works Emily Fisher visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia to talk about sporting facilities, TxDOT, city drainage, SeeClickFix, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, the ShamWow guy torqued after the GOP left his nickname off the ballot, Pro Bowler Steven Gallegos has 17 bowling balls stolen, politics, Sun Belt Conference issues suspensions following a fight — plus the latest news and sports. 

Hobby Lobby is now on Amazon, indoor plants might not be as healthy as we thought, smelling certain foods could give you more energy, the Wendy’s president joins the fast-food CEO war, signs you’ve made it as a millennial, Chick-fil-A changes its waffle fries after backlash, Fruit of the Loom creates a sweatpant formal suit, teacup pigs, jokes with Will — plus the latest news and sports. 

Will’s new truck, scientists create chocolate honey, KitKat kicks off the F1 season with a life-sized chocolate car, the U.K. becoming overrun with chocolate thieves, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup toothpaste, lifeguards, Keith Richards soon to become a great-grandfather, cost-free ways to improve your life, ACOTAR, audiobooks, fidget spinners, pickle-flavored lip balm — plus more news. Plus, Brazos County Commissioner Wanda Watson joined WTAW’s Scott DeLucia to talk about adding more money to the county office remodel contract, paper ballots, citizen engagement, capital projects, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, a heartwarming story about a beloved Tennessee shelter dog named Scrappy finding her forever home after 803 days, politics, El Mencho reportedly buried in a golden casket, the so-called “woolly mouse” — plus the latest news and sports. 

The Arizona Cardinals inform Kyler Murray they plan to release him, a new study suggests you eat 15% more when dining with your smartphone, Will’s new truck, the origins of our names, Google Glass, fans spark a fast-food debate after Burger King’s president throws shade at McDonald's, Jack in the Box is ranked the worst burger chain, and the average woman spends $1,600 a year on wellness — plus the latest news and sports. 

Funniest excuses to get out of work, in honor of America’s 250th birthday tangible history hits the road, the Annabelle doll world tour, a lighthearted crime report on a beaver crossing the road, Cody Johnson’s new song “Blame Texas,” a child accidentally bringing a lemon-drop Cutwater to school — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, College Station Mayor John Nichols visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia to discuss gun confiscation on Northgate, baseball and softball fields being created for little leagues, the Brazos Valley Bombers minor league team, College Station Councilman David White hosting a town hall for the extension of Pebble Creek Parkway, Tom Johnson new with the organization’s economic development plans, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, a Dominican National Anthem performance that led to an arrest, Jimmy Rush Jr. and Sr. enjoying oysters, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Coffee, a Dwight Yoakam win, stone skipping, Will’s wife injured, laundry facts, an astronomer’s 1995 column about the internet (he was wrong), and a file-sharing prankster who replaced real songs with tracks sung by Homer Simpson — plus the latest news and sports. 

Target Is Making A Big Change To Its Entire Cereal Aisle, Riley’s backyard cleaning and wasp incident, Daylight savings, Baskin Robbins failed ice cream flavors — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glen Brewer stops by to talk about Taste of Aggieland, the Chamber Crawfish Boil, Chamber Day, Business After Hours, ribbon cuttings, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, an 18-minute NBA horn, Riley’s wild childhood antics, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Mr. Clean’s first name revealed/retirement, Readfields update, Texas Independence Day, Swiss schools adopt flexible start times, accidental Spanish accent on phone system, high-angle rescue in Longview, “pay it forward” story, celebrity ages — plus the latest news and sports. 

Luxury home amenities that appeal to wealthy buyers, IHOP declares the first Tuesday in March a National Pancake Day, irresistible retro infomercial products, crave-worthy food mashups, Dr Pepper-inspired sausage, St. Patrick’s Day traditions and history, tipping etiquette — plus more news. 

Celebrity birthdays, Florida headlines from 2016, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

SEC Track Meet coverage, whether coffee or water should come first in the morning, the Scotch tape sonic boom, Sunday days and birthdays, Tooth Fairy Day, things you could buy for under a dollar in the 1950s, AI video in football recruiting — plus the latest news and sports. 

AI hacks, Burger King using artificial intelligence, General Manager Ben Downs complaining about the people who make the coffee, updates from the City of College Station with Bobby Lehrmann and Steven Maldonado, a 10-pound chocolate Easter Bunny spotted at Costco, history nuggets, Publisher’s Clearing House, Mr. Potato Head, proposed NCAA Football rule changes, and more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, City of College Station Assistant Director of Water Stephen Maldonado joined WTAW’s Scott DeLucia to provide updates on water services, offer a reminder on conservation, compare current water usage to levels from 18 years ago, discuss planning for future growth and infrastructure, address rising water prices, drought monitoring, challenges from state and federal government, available irrigation resources, and more. 

Celebrity birthdays, cheaters getting caught at a camel beauty pageant, politics — plus the latest news and sports.