Focus at Four: Expert on mammogram resources in the Brazos Valley

Focus at Four: Expert on mammogram resources in the Brazos Valley

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A new CDC study found many women aren’t getting regular mammograms because they can’t afford it. Researchers found women with health-related social needs were 20% less likely to get recommended mammograms. That includes experiencing food insecurity or not being able to pay for healthcare. Brandi Stewart, a nurse practitioner and representative…

Student bonfire organizers react to Texas A&M tradition possibly returning to campus

Student bonfire organizers react to Texas A&M tradition possibly returning to campus

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – For nearly two decades, student bonfire has continued on in the spirit of Aggie Bonfire, moving the century-old tradition off-campus. A Texas A&M committee took up the idea of bringing Bonfire back to campus after the tragic collapse in 1999 brought the tradition to an end. Students created an off-campus…

College Station ISD coaches discuss safety, equity issues covered by proposed bond

College Station ISD coaches discuss safety, equity issues covered by proposed bond

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station ISD has two bonds on the ballot in May’s election, the same bonds voters rejected in November. But Brandon Schmidt, athletic coordinator at A&M Consolidated High School, said it’s not just about athletics, it’s also about correcting an equity issue. There is one girl’s bathroom in the fieldhouse…

Experience science in action at Texas A&M’s Physics & Engineering Festival

Experience science in action at Texas A&M’s Physics & Engineering Festival

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M University’s Department of Physics & Astronomy is inviting you to unleash your inner scientist. The Department is hosting its annual Physics & Engineering Festival Saturday at the Mitchell Physics Building (MPHY) & Mitchell Institute (MIST). They’re located on campus at 578 University Drive in College Station. The event…

Bryan police respond to two separate incidents where minors were approached by someone with a gun

Bryan police respond to two separate incidents where minors were approached by someone with a gun

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Bryan police responded to two separate incidents where minors were approached by someone armed with a gun while they were walking home. On Friday night, a minor was dropped off in walking distance of his home off Tabor Road, north of Highway 21. While walking to his house, he was approached…

Texas A&M University considers bringing back tradition of Aggie Bonfire

Texas A&M University considers bringing back tradition of Aggie Bonfire

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -Nearly 25 years after the deadly collapse of Bonfire on Texas A&M’s campus, reports have surfaced about discussions of bringing back the tradition. This comes ahead of the renewed football rivalry with the University of Texas which is set to join the SEC this fall. Sources confirm to KBTX that one…

College Station Noon Lions Club honors Brazos Valley first responders at luncheon

College Station Noon Lions Club honors Brazos Valley first responders at luncheon

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The College Station Noon Lions Club honored local heroes at a luncheon Tuesday. Proceeds benefitted the 100 Club and College Station Noon Lions Club Charities. The 100 Club raises money for the families of the first responders who have been injured or killed in the line of duty. The Honoring…