B/CS in DC: Expanding access to higher education, post high school training

B/CS in DC: Expanding access to higher education, post high school training

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – There are a lot of options for people looking to access higher education in Bryan College Station. But many may not know this doesn’t just mean going to college and getting a degree. That’s why a group of local leaders are in Washington D.C. speaking with elected officials about beating current…

Counselors share holistic approaches to mental health management

Counselors share holistic approaches to mental health management

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a time to raise awareness about the topic and celebrate the many ways it can be managed. One is the holistic approach. It’s the most personal approach to your wellness, according to Kasey Van Norman. She’s a counselor and the executive director of…

Postal worker saves mail before Jeep goes up in flames near North Zulch

Postal worker saves mail before Jeep goes up in flames near North Zulch

NORTH ZULCH, Texas (KBTX) – Some North Zulch residents are praising a postal worker for his quick action to save mail and packages from his Jeep. His vehicle went up flames around noon on Thursday outside a home along Highway 39 near FM 1372. The vehicle went up flames around noon on Thursday outside a…

Events celebrating George H.W. Bush coming to College Station for centennial celebration

Events celebrating George H.W. Bush coming to College Station for centennial celebration

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Registration for the George & Barbara Bush Foundation’s centennial commemoration is now open. The series of events is celebrating what would have been President George H.W. Bush’s 100th birthday. 41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush is happening from June 11 through 13 at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library…

Focus at Four: Prioritizing yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month

Focus at Four: Prioritizing yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year marks the 75th anniversary of its observation in the United States. Sacha Bradley, the assistant clinical director at Brazos Valley Mental Health and Wellness joined First News at Four on Wednesday and said the biggest thing to remember is to take care…

Treat of the Day: Berkley Taylor visits future meteorologists at Creek View Elementary

Treat of the Day: Berkley Taylor visits future meteorologists at Creek View Elementary

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Yesterday, First Alert meteorologist Berkley Taylor visited Creek View Elementary School to speak to the first graders about all things weather and TV. They also took a look at the Weather Edge and talked all about storm chasing! They had a lot of great questions, and a few of them even…

Texas A&M System Regents approve $80 million Olsen Field renovations as part of 5-year capital plan

Texas A&M System Regents approve $80 million Olsen Field renovations as part of 5-year capital plan

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -The Texas A&M Board of Regents has approved a $7.3 billion operating budget for the 2025 fiscal year plus a $5.1 billion capital plan for the next five years. The capital plan includes projects at Texas A&M System campuses across the state. At the College Station campus, there are more than…

Why the haze? Humidity, wildfire smoke from Mexico among reasons for milky skies this week

Why the haze? Humidity, wildfire smoke from Mexico among reasons for milky skies this week

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – It seems like ever since the rain stopped, the haze started. In a lot of ways, that’s true! Hazy skies have stubbornly stuck around the Brazos Valley for the greater part of the week, and will likely be with us for one more day before Thursday evening’s front arrives. Why the…

Tornado WATCH issued for a portion of the area until 10pm

Tornado WATCH issued for a portion of the area until 10pm

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Tornado WATCH is in effect for Lee, Burleson, Milam, Robertson, and Leon counties until 10pm. The National Weather Service in Houston noted an overall SMALL chance at finding storms move into the area, but any that are able to will likely be severe. While the primary concern will be for…