Shortly after Monday’s solar eclipse, significant storms expected in the Brazos Valley

Shortly after Monday’s solar eclipse, significant storms expected in the Brazos Valley

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Millions of eyes will be turned to the sky Monday as a total solar eclipse crosses the United States from Texas to the Northeast. After the protective eyewear is removed, focus will shift to the radar as strong to severe thunderstorms are possible for the Brazos Valley as early as mid-afternoon….

First Baptist Bryan hosts Military Familiy Connection Day

First Baptist Bryan hosts Military Familiy Connection Day

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – On Saturday those who serve our country and those who served got to have a fun day with their family at First Baptist Bryan. It was for the church’s Military Family Connection Day which is dedicated to recognizing military families. According to the church, that includes veterans, active duty, those in…

BCS Public Library System holds the Brazos Valley Children’s Literary Festival

BCS Public Library System holds the Brazos Valley Children’s Literary Festival

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Children were able to get up close and personal with some authors on Saturday thanks to the BCS Public Library System. The system held its Brazos Valley Children’s Literary Festival to support children’s literary success. This year’s theme was “Open a Book, Open a World.” It all took place at…

Weekend Gardener : How to attract humming birds and other rare wildlife to your backyard

Weekend Gardener : How to attract humming birds and other rare wildlife to your backyard

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Experts say April is a great time to see hummingbirds migrating, and you may have some visit your yard if you have the right conditions. “You can use one of the Hummingbird feeders and provide that nectar,” said Jayla Fry with Texas A&M AgriLife. Fry says you can put feeders…

Burleson County Sheriff’s Department talks about safety involving Chilifest

Burleson County Sheriff’s Department talks about safety involving Chilifest

SNOOK, Texas (KBTX) – With thousands of people heading out to Chilifest in Snook over the weekend, the Burleson County Sheriff’s office said they were ready for it along with the other law enforcement agencies. One of the largest issues they have to deal with is traffic due to the many festival-goers coming and going….

Nonprofit law firm weighs in as mother faces potential arrest over library fines

Nonprofit law firm weighs in as mother faces potential arrest over library fines

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Earlier this week, KBTX shared the story of a woman facing a nearly $600 fine and potential arrest from the City of Navasota because of overdue library books. Across the nation, many libraries are doing away with late fees altogether. The Bryan + College Station Public Library System has its late…

Bryan High School students organize event to encourage tobacco-free lifestyle

Bryan High School students organize event to encourage tobacco-free lifestyle

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan High School club will host a community event Saturday, encouraging the younger generation to stay tobacco-free. The event is entirely student-led thanks to Vikings Kicking Out Tobacco, a Bryan High Club sharing their message of a tobacco-free lifestyle on and off campus. Their event lines up with Texas Tobacco-Free…

College Station man sentenced for aggravated robbery, gun possession

College Station man sentenced for aggravated robbery, gun possession

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A College Station man was sentenced to 50 years in prison following multiple convictions. Keynaedrick Wheaton, 25, was sentenced to 30 years for two counts of Aggravated Robbery and 20 years for the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, according to the Brazos County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said…