DPS Troopers encourage Caldwell students taking STAAR

DPS Troopers encourage Caldwell students taking STAAR

CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) – Kids all across the state are taking the STAAR test, and some Burleson County students received a little encouragement from local law enforcement. DPS troopers from the Southeast Texas Region visited Caldwell Elementary and handed out blow pop suckers to help the kids “Blow the top off the STAAR!” The third…

Weekend Gardener: Make mom a grow card for Mother’s Day

Weekend Gardener: Make mom a grow card for Mother’s Day

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Mother’s Day is Sunday and there’s still time to make mom a thoughtful gift. This week, we learn how to make a grow card. It’s an eco-friendly gift you can make out recycled newspaper and construction paper. You can make your own design and add wildflower seeds. Then the recipient…

Nurses Week: Meet two Baylor Scott & White nurses working to ‘make the difference’

Nurses Week: Meet two Baylor Scott & White nurses working to ‘make the difference’

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -“Nurses make the difference.” That’s the theme for this year’s Nurses Week running from May 6 to 12. Nurses work day in and day out to be there for people when they need it most. “Nursing is such a rewarding experience,” Wayne Newman, a nurse at Baylor Scott & White, said….

B/CS in DC: New concerns this year include cybersecurity, enhancing partnerships

B/CS in DC: New concerns this year include cybersecurity, enhancing partnerships

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Residents, businesses and government entities have fallen victim to hacks and scams, losing billions of dollars and compromising information for people across the country. The Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce brought local leaders to Washington D.C. with a long list of pressing issues from the Brazos Valley. This trip started two…

StageCenter Community Theatre set to reveal 2024 season lineup

StageCenter Community Theatre set to reveal 2024 season lineup

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – StageCenter Community Theatre is celebrating 60 years in 2024 and on Friday, May 17, the theatre will reveal their special anniversary lineup. “We’re going to have a bit of a party, we’re going to unveil our season and tell you about all the upcoming plays,” Theatre President Tim Scott said. “We’ve…

Homeowner shot in Washington County after confronting vehicle burglary suspect

Homeowner shot in Washington County after confronting vehicle burglary suspect

BURTON, Texas (KBTX) – A homeowner near Burton in Washington County was shot early Thursday morning by a man suspected of breaking into a vehicle in the driveway. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened around 3 a.m. in the 6300 block of Rehburg Road. Deputies say the homeowner walked outside and that’s…

Severe Thunderstorm WATCH for majority of the Brazos Valley until midnight

Severe Thunderstorm WATCH for majority of the Brazos Valley until midnight

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – With an approaching cold front and ongoing severe weather to our northeast, A Severe Thunderstorm WATCH has been issued for much of the area until midnight Unlike yesterday’s watch, we think this one has a higher chance of verifying, with a couple strong storms expected later this evening. That said, this…

Exclusive: City of Bryan’s police chief to retire this summer

Exclusive: City of Bryan’s police chief to retire this summer

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The City of Bryan’s police chief tells KBTX he will step down from his role in June and looks forward to retirement. “I’m retiring effective June 7th,” Chief Eric Buske confirmed to News 3′s Rusty Surette and Katie Aupperle on Thursday during News 3 at 6. “The first thing I’m going…

College Station company recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration

College Station company recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. (KBSI) was recognized nationally by the U.S. Small Business Administration and received the 2024 Small Business Subcontractor of the Year. This company has been in College Station for the last 36 years and has created technology used by the Air Force, Navy, Army, NASA, and Homeland…

Keller Williams celebrates RED day by building beds for local non profit

Keller Williams celebrates RED day by building beds for local non profit

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The staff at Keller Williams in College Station spent the day giving back to the community for their nationwide RED day Thursday. The day is marked as a day of service and to celebrate they partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds. RED stands for renew, energize, and…