Community outreach helps safely locate missing Bryan teen

Community outreach helps safely locate missing Bryan teen

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan teenager who was reported missing Tuesday was found safe after the community shared out his information. The Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley (AANBV) issued a missing child alert for a 16-year-old boy. He had last been seen Sunday, Aug. 11 in Bryan. On Tuesday night, AANBV reported the teenager…

Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services

Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services

“Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M; ends transgender health care services” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Juniper Danielson, a former Texas A&M; student who received hormone replacement therapy through…

‘Everything’s bigger in Texas. Our mammoths are bigger, too’:  20,000- year-old mammoth remains discovered in Central Texas

‘Everything’s bigger in Texas. Our mammoths are bigger, too’: 20,000- year-old mammoth remains discovered in Central Texas

BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) – It’s not everyday someone just stumbles across mammoth remains from thousands of years ago, but that’s exactly what happened to one central Texan. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tarleton State Geoscience Department, and the Waco Mammoth National Monument are now all working together to safely dig up these fossils….

Former Chi Alpha member accused of indecency with a child waives arraignment

Former Chi Alpha member accused of indecency with a child waives arraignment

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – William Johnson, 23, arrived in court Tuesday for his first appearance after being charged with indecency with a child. He and his lawyer made the decision to waive his arraignment, taking the option to skip the hearing and instead plead not guilty. Johnson along with Ryan Hoffart, Otto Randolph and Alexander…

“With great sadness” Alaska DPS ends search for missing Troy, Texas family

“With great sadness” Alaska DPS ends search for missing Troy, Texas family

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – The Alaska Dept. of Public Safety on Aug. 20 announced it was ending its search for The Maynards, a Troy family who went missing when a boat capsized off the coast in Homer on Aug. 3. “It is with great sadness, we are ending the active search efforts for the Maynard…

Extreme heat and dry weather triggers wildfires, College Station Fire Department urges caution

Extreme heat and dry weather triggers wildfires, College Station Fire Department urges caution

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos Valley has seen excessive heat, hitting triple-digits the last couple of days with little to no rain. The College Station Fire Department says heat and dry weather are the perfect recipe for grass or wildfires. Over the past week, over 60 wildfires have burned more than 10,000 acres…

Bryan child advocacy nonprofit hosts 2nd annual Pickleball Palooza

Bryan child advocacy nonprofit hosts 2nd annual Pickleball Palooza

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Whether you are a pickleball pro or you’re interested in getting started, you can compete while you raise money for a Bryan nonprofit focused on child advocacy. Executive Director for Voices for Children, Amy Faulkner, said Tuesday on First News at Four that the second annual Pickleball Palooza tournament is to…

Treat of the Day: Aggieland Humane Society helps 15 furry friends find homes

Treat of the Day: Aggieland Humane Society helps 15 furry friends find homes

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Aggieland Humane Society took part in Petco Love’s Houston MEGA Adoption Event this weekend. Look at all those smiles! Aggieland Humane Society took part in Petco Love’s Houston MEGA Adoption Event this weekend. 15 pets found homes this weekend, all thanks to the fosters, volunteers, and everyone who attended the event.

Bryan couple ties the knot for free with 6th annual American Heroes Dream Wedding Giveaway

Bryan couple ties the knot for free with 6th annual American Heroes Dream Wedding Giveaway

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – One lucky Brazos County couple won the annual American Heroes Dream Wedding Giveaway by the Inn at Quarry Ridge in Bryan, and celebrated alongside their friends and family last weekend. Rick and Beatriz were announced as the 2024 American Heroes Dream Wedding Giveaway winners this March, and tied the knot last…