ROUNDUP: What new businesses are coming to Bryan-College Station?

ROUNDUP: What new businesses are coming to Bryan-College Station?

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – As students return to Aggieland and football Saturdays follow closely, there’s big business to be done in the Brazos Valley. In a survey released Tuesday by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), small business owners say they’re feeling better about the economy than they have in months. However, they…

Local school districts react to accountability ratings being blocked in latest lawsuit against the TEA

Local school districts react to accountability ratings being blocked in latest lawsuit against the TEA

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Every year the Texas Education Agency, or TEA, releases accountability ratings for every school district and campus in the state, which determines how they are performing. Only they have now been blocked from releasing those scores by a Texas judge for the second year in a row. Just last year the…

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress

“Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress” 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. WASHINGTON — Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is on a glide…

College Station police search for missing teen

College Station police search for missing teen

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A 14-year-old College Station girl was reported missing Wednesday morning. According to the Amber Alert Network of Brazos Valley, Isolde “Bella” Walichowski, 14, was last seen at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 3300 block of Landsburg Lane. #MissingChild #bcstx The @CSTXPolice is looking for information on the location of 14…

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension discusses community resources to discourage teens vaping

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension discusses community resources to discourage teens vaping

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – E-cigarettes and vaping have become popular with teens and young adults but there are health risks that come along with using those products. Mary Jo Prince, a program specialist with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, joined First News at Four on Tuesday to discuss community resources available to fight back against e-cigarettes…

When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow

When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow

“When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow” 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. HOUSTON — The Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home wouldn’t open for hours,…

New businesses are soon to open in Bryan–College Station

New businesses are soon to open in Bryan–College Station

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – As students return to Aggieland and football Saturdays follow closely, there’s big business to be done in the Brazos Valley. In a survey released Tuesday, small business owners say they’re feeling better about the economy than they have in months. However, they still feel the pressure of inflation on their…

Work begins to build Brazos County budget, new tax rate for 2025

Work begins to build Brazos County budget, new tax rate for 2025

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Budget discussions are starting for Brazos County as commissioners work to discuss possible projects. Tuesday, leaders met for two hours to take a look at projects the county hopes to prioritize in the next budget. Presenters went over revenue, debt and grants from the past few years plus a wish…