Flooding shuts down roadways in Grimes County, creates dangers for drivers

Flooding shuts down roadways in Grimes County, creates dangers for drivers

GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Brazos Valley roadways have been shut down due to high waters. But, that hasn’t been deterring everyone and residents watching it happen have a message to drivers. Multiple spots along Highway 30 between Bryan and Huntsville had water covering the roadway, with crews shutting down the area Thursday afternoon. Jan…

Focus at Four: Brazos County Emergency Management discusses flooding, road closures

Focus at Four: Brazos County Emergency Management discusses flooding, road closures

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Another round of heavy rain swept through the area early Thursday, and it’s been causing problems all across the Brazos Valley. Michele Meade, the Brazos County Emergency Management Coordinator, joined First News at Four today to discuss how it has affected the community. Meade said that our area has luckily gotten…

Another night and day of heavy rain exacerbates flooding across our eastern counties

Another night and day of heavy rain exacerbates flooding across our eastern counties

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Another wild night/morning where many across the areas saw well over 3 inches, especially across our eastern counties (again). Residual flooding is likely, especially over areas where creeks/rivers that are running over roadways are yet to crest. Largely, we expect improvement by Saturday, assuming we don’t have much additional rainfall. For…

Huntsville ISD closed on Friday due to flooding concerns

Huntsville ISD closed on Friday due to flooding concerns

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Huntsville ISD will be closed Friday due to continued rain and flooding concerns. The school district released the following letter: After careful consideration and consultation with local emergency management officials, Huntsville ISD will continue closure through Friday, May 3. Dangerous road conditions are expected to continue into tomorrow, with more rain…

Vehicle captured on video driving into flooded creek

Vehicle captured on video driving into flooded creek

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -A College Station resident recorded the moment a car drove into a flooded creek. It happened behind Crystal Park Plaza as the area is experiencing flooding. The man who recorded the incident posted the video online saying, “This is why you ALWAYS turn around, don’t drown.” College Station Police responded to…

George Bush Presidential Library & Museum unveils 4141 locomotive in new addition

George Bush Presidential Library & Museum unveils 4141 locomotive in new addition

TEXAS A&M, Texas (KBTX) – The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum unveiled the former President’s 4141 locomotive in its new home Thursday. The locomotive joined the former president’s retired Marine One helicopter in the museum’s new addition, the Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion. After years of collaboration between the Texas A&M University System, Union…

BCS Salvation Army announces new capital campaign

BCS Salvation Army announces new capital campaign

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Bryan-College Station Salvation Army hosted its 13th Annual Doing The Most Good Luncheon Thursday and announced a new capital campaign. It’s named Center of Hope. This is a $9.1 million campaign to build a new social services and residential facility. It will offer an administration and family service center,…