Memorial baseball tournament honoring College Station 9-year-old returns

Memorial baseball tournament honoring College Station 9-year-old returns

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A tournament honoring the memory of a local 9-year-old baseball player who passed away in 2022 after a battle with liver disease is coming back this year. His parents, Laura and Brad Root are hosting the second annual Play For Easton baseball tournament over Mother’s Day weekend. This event raises money…

Driver involved in Tuesday’s high-speed chase in Brazos County identified

Driver involved in Tuesday’s high-speed chase in Brazos County identified

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A wanted man who reportedly led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit throughout Brazos County on Tuesday has been identified in court documents obtained by KBTX. Brazos County deputies first spotted Kristofer Craig Wingate, 40, of Bryan just after 6 p.m. driving a car on Texas Avenue near W Villa Maria…

Driver of stolen Frito-Lay truck stopped by law enforcement in Milam County

Driver of stolen Frito-Lay truck stopped by law enforcement in Milam County

MILAM COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Law enforcement authorities worked together Wednesday to stop the driver of a stolen Frito-Lay truck in Milam County. Milam County Public Information Officer Brett Eberhart tells KBTX that the truck was reported stolen out to Williamson County in the city of Taylor. At some point, Eberhart says the truck was…

Former credit union manager admits to embezzling over $200,000 from elderly client accounts

Former credit union manager admits to embezzling over $200,000 from elderly client accounts

HOUSTON, Texas (KBTX) – The following is a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice: A 57-year-old Prairie View woman has pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement by a federal credit union employee, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Gloria Hall was employed at Prairie View Federal Credit Union (PVFCU). From 2017 through…

Texas A&M’s Joni Taylor to speak at The Salvation Army fundraiser

Texas A&M’s Joni Taylor to speak at The Salvation Army fundraiser

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Salvation Army is getting ready for its “Doing the Most Good” Luncheon to support those in need in our community. The event’s keynote speaker is Texas A&M head women’s basketball coach Joni Taylor, who was named 2021 SEC Coach of the Year. The “Doing the Most Good” Luncheon is Thursday,…

Bryan man arrested following months-long drug investigation

Bryan man arrested following months-long drug investigation

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan man was arrested by College Station police on Tuesday following a months-long investigation starting back in September 2023. After serving a search warrant to a home on Tanglewood Drive, officers took Daegin Hamilton, 21, into custody Tuesday morning. Law enforcement spoke with Hamilton who admitted to selling various drugs…

Jefferson Awards: Dr. Clifford Dorn continues to show support for law enforcement officers statewide

Jefferson Awards: Dr. Clifford Dorn continues to show support for law enforcement officers statewide

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Clifford Dorn’s dedication to bolstering the safety of law enforcement officers has not only captured the admiration of his community but has also garnered national recognition. From initiatives like “Backing the Badge” to spearheading “Operation Safe Shield,” Dorn has made it his mission to demonstrate appreciation for those who serve and…

Robertson County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 16-year-old boy

Robertson County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 16-year-old boy

FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) – The Amber Alert Network of the Brazos Valley needs help locating a 16-year-old missing out of Robertson County. Joshua Caden Dozier is described as 5′7″ with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at a residence in the 8600 block of FM 2446 in…