FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies announces changes impacting 30+ local workers

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies announces changes impacting 30+ local workers

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies announced Wednesday a restructure to its workforce impacting more than 200 employees at multiple locations including its facility in College Station. “FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies today announced the decision to globally restructure its Small Scale Business Unit, which may result in up to 240 employees leaving the company….

Man arrested, accused of trying to stab another man at city park in Bryan

Man arrested, accused of trying to stab another man at city park in Bryan

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A College Station man is in custody, accused of swinging a knife at another man at Tiffany Park on Copperfield Drive in Bryan. According to police Guy Lawrence, 37, was armed with a knife and chased a man down at the park Tuesday around 5:30 a.m. The victim told police he…

Shop small businesses at Love Downtown Local pop-ups

Shop small businesses at Love Downtown Local pop-ups

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A downtown Bryan store is making it easy to shop for one-of-a-kind items. Love Downtown Local carries products from 65 local businesses. Options range from skincare to clothing and accessories. The store’s owner, Jaz Avila, is hosting pop-up markets to connect the community to the businesses. Some of the dates are…

Police looking for person of interest in stolen credit cards case

Police looking for person of interest in stolen credit cards case

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The College Station Police Department is asking for assistance in finding a person of interest in a stolen credit card investigation. Police shared surveillance photos of the person who was seen at Walmart on April 3rd attempting to purchase gift cards using the stolen cards. If you recognize this person,…

The state of Texas is being fined $100,000 over it’s foster care failures

The state of Texas is being fined $100,000 over it’s foster care failures

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A federal judge is fining the state of Texas $100,000 every day over its failures with the foster care system. This is the third time the state of Texas has been held in contempt of court orders since a 2011 lawsuit about foster care conditions in the care of the Texas…

CSPD:  Man arrested after stealing mail from different properties in College Station

CSPD: Man arrested after stealing mail from different properties in College Station

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A man is facing charges of stealing mail and packages from multiple properties in College Station and then going to Arlington to sell the stolen merchandise. Jonathan Thomas Dorsey, 39, was first arrested by police on Wednesday, April 10th while working at a construction site on Rock Prairie Road. Police…

Bryan resident in limbo after Houston transplant program halts, doctors investigated

Bryan resident in limbo after Houston transplant program halts, doctors investigated

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Over 300 patients are unsure of where or when they’ll receive lifesaving care after a kidney and liver transplant program in Houston was suspended. Memorial Hermann and UTHealth are highlighted in an article in the New York Times about a Houston Doctor, Dr. Steve Bynon, who is accused of manipulating the…

College Station ISD bond advocates and critics speak up ahead of election

College Station ISD bond advocates and critics speak up ahead of election

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Next month, voters in College Station will cast their ballots on two athletics bonds proposed by College Station ISD. The bonds total $53 million and cover various repairs and renovations to athletics facilities at A&M Consolidated High School and College Station High School. They’re the only item set for the…

Family shares update on Burleson County family involved in deadly crash

Family shares update on Burleson County family involved in deadly crash

BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Family members are sharing updates about a Burleson County family involved in a fatal collision Monday morning on Highway 36. Troopers say it happened when the driver of a pickup truck drifted into oncoming traffic and hit another vehicle. Killed in the other car was the driver, 17-year-old Nicole McNeil….