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College Station man killed in crash while traveling in North Texas

ByHeather Kovar July 16, 2023

Wise County, Texas (KBTX) – According to Texas Department of Public Safety, 47-year-old Joseph Nunez of College Station was killed while riding his motorcycle when another driver failed to yield the right of way.

It happened Saturday at 1:17 PM in Wise County at the intersection of US-81 and County Road 4228.

Authorities say the driver of a Dodge Dakota was traveling on County Road 4228 and failed to yield the right of way at the stop sign. That’s when he crashed with Nunez who was traveling on 81.

Nunez was flown to Wise Health System Hospital in Decatur where he was pronounced dead.

DPS says the investigation is ongoing.

Online TxDOT records reveal there is a project in the works to improve that intersection.

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May 4 Special Election: Iola residents can vote to change liquor restrictions

ByMegan Calongne April 30, 2024

IOLA, Texas (KBTX) – Early voting for the May 4 Special Election is underway, and Iola residents have a chance to update the city’s liquor laws. Voters can choose whether to legalize the sale of alcoholic beverages at local restaurants and businesses. This would include mixed drinks. Back in November we talked to Francine’s Country…

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House Bill 8 to change how community colleges are funded

ByTyler Hoskins July 29, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – College students will be back on campus soon for the new fall semester, but a recently passed law will change how community colleges are funded. In early June Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 8 into law. The bill introduces a new model for how community colleges across the state will…

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The roar of four jets will be heard before the Alabama game

ByJulia Lewis October 6, 2023

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – At this weekend’s home game between Texas A&M and Alabama, two F-16 Vipers and two F-35 Lightning II’s will soar over Kyle Field. The jets are from the 56th Fighter Wing out of Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. This Saturday’s personnel will include: Lt. Col. Ray “BEAST” NaylorMaj. Aaron…

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Walker County Sheriff’s Office investigating missing person death as homicide

ByMegan Calongne August 29, 2023

WALKER COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a missing person as a homicide. On Monday, the Houston Police Department contacted the sheriff’s office about a missing person in the Walker County area. After investigating, the individual was found dead in the 100 block of Pinedale Road. At…

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Texas A&M researchers connect father’s alcohol consumption to birth defects

ByKatherine Griffith December 15, 2023

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Researchers at Texas A&M previously discovered that excessive drinking by a father before conception can have a negative effect on fetal development. But recently, those researchers found out those negative effects can be caused much earlier than originally thought. The researchers, led by Dr. Michael Golding, found if men regularly…

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Salvation Army Angel Trees return, over 2,000 Bryan, College Station kids in need

ByMorgan Riddell November 21, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Bryan-College Station Salvation Army is back and filled with local kids in need of Christmas gifts. Trees can be located at various places around town with tags for each child in need. These tags include details about what they would like plus sizes for clothing. This is a yearly event…

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