Tropical Storm Ernesto forms in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Ernesto forms in the Atlantic

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Tropical Storm Erneto has formed roughly 300 miles east of the island of Antigua in the Lesser Antilles. Tropical storm conditions are expected across the northern Leeward Islands through midweek, with a landfall for Puerto Rico possible. Heavy rain is likely to be the main impact through midweek, but strengthening is…

Treat of the Day: ‘Meet the Hornets’ with Caldwell ISD

Treat of the Day: ‘Meet the Hornets’ with Caldwell ISD

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Caldwell ISD celebrated the start of the school year with its annual “Meet the Hornets” event last week. This event was hosted by the Caldwell Athletic Booster Club. To kick off the new year, the band, cheerleaders, athletes, and others greeted fans and community members. The first day for those Hornets…

School safety conversations resurface as Bryan ISD gets ready for first day of 2024-25 school year

School safety conversations resurface as Bryan ISD gets ready for first day of 2024-25 school year

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Schools across the Brazos Valley are heading back to school this week, ready to start a new 2024-2025 academic year. Like many other schools in the area, Bryan ISD is taking safety precautions. The new school year has renewed conversations of safety in schools, and officials from Bryan ISD said they’re…

18-wheeler wreck shuts down stretch of HWY 79 in Robertson County

18-wheeler wreck shuts down stretch of HWY 79 in Robertson County

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – A wreck Monday afternoon closed off a stretch of Highway 79 for ‘an extended period of time.’ An alert from the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office reported a crash at Highway 79 and the Navasota River shut down a portion of the roadway. The sheriff’s office advised drivers to find another…

‘It’s been hard’: Salado residents still concerned over water quality after over two months of water issues

‘It’s been hard’: Salado residents still concerned over water quality after over two months of water issues

SALADO, Texas (KWTX) – Over the last two months many Salado residents have expressed their frustration and concerns over the quality of their water, which they say is discolored and has an odd-smell to it. Water that they use to take a shower, brush their teeth, and wash their hands comes out with a yellow…

Texas A&M Corps commandant retires to serve university president

Texas A&M Corps commandant retires to serve university president

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets’ commandant announced his retirement Monday morning and new position within Aggieland. Commandant Brigadier General Patrick R. Michaelis will now serve as the special assistant to Texas A&M President General Mark Welsh III. Gen. Welsh has named retired US Air Force Lieutenant Gen. Loyd S. “Chip”…

Bryan ISD superintendent discusses goals for 2024-2025 school year

Bryan ISD superintendent discusses goals for 2024-2025 school year

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Tuesday will mark the start of the new school year for Bryan ISD. Approximately 16,000 students will return to classrooms across the district on August 13. Superintendent Ginger Carrabine says they’re excited for a new year. “Just picking up where we left off,” said Carrabine. “We had tremendous momentum last year…

In new complaint, Texas women say delayed care due to abortion laws endangered their fertility

In new complaint, Texas women say delayed care due to abortion laws endangered their fertility

“In new complaint, Texas women say delayed care due to abortion laws endangered their fertility” 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. Two women have filed federal complaints against Texas hospitals they say…

Navasota ISD administrators, teachers anticipate magical school year

Navasota ISD administrators, teachers anticipate magical school year

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – Navasota ISD began its new school year Monday morning, and High Point Elementary faculty and staff members said the new year has an astonishing theme. “We wanted to talk about the excitement that we have about learning and the magic of learning, and how you go from one area and not…

“Vibe shift”: Young Texas voters, motivated by Kamala Harris, lock into the presidential election

“Vibe shift”: Young Texas voters, motivated by Kamala Harris, lock into the presidential election

““Vibe shift”: Young Texas voters, motivated by Kamala Harris, lock into the presidential election” 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. For Kaylee Caudle, 19, the vibes around the election were off. This…