COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A bill signed into law during the legislative session will ban diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, along with training programs across all public state colleges and universities. The Texas A&M University system has already launched a “system wide ethics and compliance review” of its programs. That review will examine all…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Voices for Children is in need of volunteers to advocate for children in foster care. Volunteer advocates or CASA volunteers ensure children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Oftentimes, a CASA volunteer is the most consistent presence in a foster child’s life. Anyone over 21 can apply…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The College Station Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance at a home Tuesday afternoon in the 3800 block of Westfield Drive. According to sources, police are investigating a person with a gunshot wound that appears to be self-inflicted. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. at a home on Westfield…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Wellborn Special Utility District is asking its customers to voluntarily limit irrigation to three days a week. The utility district implemented Stage 1 of its drought contingency plan on June 1st.
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Another day, another HEAT ADVISORY for the Brazos Valley. The peak of this current heat wave is expected through the start of the weekend as a center of a heat dome — aka high pressure — passes over Central Texas and Louisiana. Wednesday’s forecast high is expected to become one of…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – If you’re thinking about adopting a pet, this weekend is a good time to do it. Aggieland Humane Society is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to offer $10 adoption fees. “Many animal shelters across the country are experiencing a space crisis and Aggieland Humane Society is no different,” Aggieland Humane…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Brazos County is hoping to improve broadband services in their area. County commissioners received results from a study that showed areas that were lacking reception or didn’t have any broadband services. Broadband Feasibility Report Brazos County by KBTX on Scribd Residents have grown frustrated with the reception in the county. Heather…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – This week’s First Responders Salute goes out to Milam County K9 Handler Deputy Josh Perez and his new partner Levi. The two recently completed the K9 Handlers course in Boerne, Texas. Some of the topics covered in the course included narcotics detection and tracking. The team began their first shift on…
NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – Sarah Gomez, a Dallas based artist debuted her work at The Horlock House Art Galley and Museum Friday in Navasota. The paintings showcase people doing everyday things and the people you see in them include herself, her best friend, and her girlfriend. Gomez said her “inspiration was the feeling of never…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – After Ozona Grill & Bar permanently closed Thursday morning, several employees were left without a job. Thursday, KBTX learned that Rudy’s Barbeque in College Station hired some of the staff from Ozona that were looking for work. Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley also says they offer programs for anyone that needs…
