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BVSO to bring America’s biggest horse race to College Station

ByCrystal Galny April 16, 2024

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra is bringing the Kentucky Derby to Aggieland.

The BVSO’s annual Derby Day Gala is Saturday, May 4 at the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center.

The starting gates open at 4:30 p.m. for pre-race activities leading up to the “greatest two minutes in sports,” including live and silent auctions, and a Derby Hat Parade with awards.

There will also be a Luxury Gulf Coast Buffet, a performance by the BVSO String Quartet and live music by Karan Chavis.

Music Director Marcelo Bussiki will be honored with the first Distinguished Leadership Award.

Th gala is the BVSO’s largest fundraising event of the year. All proceeds go towards helping the BVSO continue its mission to maintain a symphony of high artistic standards, and to promote the musical arts for cultural and education purposes in the Brazos Valley.

Ticket pricing starts at $550 for two tickets. You can purchase tickets online or by calling 979-696-6100.

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Early giving beginning for 5th Annual Brazos Valley Gives

ByKatie Aupperle September 15, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – You have the opportunity to give where you live starting September 18 as early giving kicks off for the 5th Annual Brazos Valley Gives. This means you have the opportunity to donate and give back to more than 150 nonprofits across seven counties in the Brazos Valley. Brazos Valley Gives is…

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Leon County emergency responders have busy Monday afternoon

ByRusty Surette January 9, 2024

LEON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Firefighters in Leon County had a very busy Monday afternoon dealing with fires and storm damage. A communications tower at the fire station in Hilltop Lakes was knocked over and fell into power lines resulting in a power outage in the area. Firefighters also responded to a home fire on…

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Lightning strike damages electric company vehicle

ByBerkeley Taylor April 26, 2024

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Several inches of rain and thousands of lightning strikes poured across the Brazos Valley on the evening of April 20th. While most of those strikes occurred without causing any damage, there were a few notable bolts. Around 7:00pm on Saturday April 20th, a lightning bot struck the roof of the Backyard…

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Multiple changes along Wellborn Road

ByJulia Lewis January 10, 2024

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The City of College Station and Union Pacific Railroad made some major changes along Wellborn Road. The City of College Station says this included a new rail crossing and traffic signal at Deacon Drive along Wellborn Road. Susan Monnat, Senior Project Manager for the City of College Station Capitol Projects,…

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Grand opening of TXB promises upscale gas station experience to guests

ByAnna Maynard August 31, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Upscale convenience store chain TXB celebrated their grand opening of their University Drive location Thursday. General manager Guy Stone says their brand is built on Texan values, and produces their private label brand in the state. The store offers fresh-cooked food, Southern hospitality, and shelves stocked with locally-sourced brands. According to…

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Celebrated new leader for A&M journalism rescinds acceptance over ‘hostile environment’

ByAdrienne DeMoss July 12, 2023

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Less than a month ago Texas A&M announced a new leader to spearhead and revitalize the university’s journalism program. Kathleen McElroy, a seasoned journalist with more than 40 years experience and part of the class of ‘81, was hailed as the “perfect person for the position,” according to José Luis…

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