Mother faces warrant for arrest after Navasota library fines add up to hundreds of dollars

Mother faces warrant for arrest after Navasota library fines add up to hundreds of dollars

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – A Central Texas mother is sharing her story in hopes of saving someone else from headaches and hundreds of dollars being lost. Kaylee Morgan says she has a difficult time explaining to her kids she’s in trouble over books. In March 2023, she checked out two books at the Navasota Public…

Robertson County school districts prepare students and staff for eclipse

Robertson County school districts prepare students and staff for eclipse

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The solar eclipse is just days away, and Robertson County schools are taking advantage of their proximity to the path of totality. School districts are looking to seize this once-in-a-generation learning opportunity, and educators have the chance to shine a light on learning in near-total darkness. Five districts call Robertson…

Golfing on the Green fundraiser to help Six Kittens Rescue

Golfing on the Green fundraiser to help Six Kittens Rescue

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Think you have what it takes to take home the goods? Come out and put your skills to the test at Six Kitten Rescue’s first annual Golfing on the Green! “The greenspace behind Downtown Uncorked will be riddled with bottles thanks to Downtown Uncorked and Spec’s on University. Vino, Whisky,…

BCS Public Library System hosts inaugural Children’s Literary Festival

BCS Public Library System hosts inaugural Children’s Literary Festival

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The BCS Public Library System wants to connect the community to notable authors. It’s hosting the inaugural Brazos Valley Children’s Literary Festival Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Larry J. Ringer Library. The event’s theme is “Open a book, open a world.” “It means so many things in…

Burleson Co. businesses and churches to host faith speaker

Burleson Co. businesses and churches to host faith speaker

CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) – Building a faith-forward business. That’s the theme of an event sponsored by Burleson County businesses and churches. Dinner and a Speaker: “Building A Faith Forward Business” is Friday, April 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Caldwell Civic Center, 103 TX Hwy 21 in Caldwell. The evening will include…

Be Remarkable: Hearne woman described as remarkable wife, mom, sister

Be Remarkable: Hearne woman described as remarkable wife, mom, sister

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Every other week, KBTX and Daniel Stark Law recognize a person, people, or an organization doing remarkable things in our community and this week it’s a bond between two sisters that is deserving of a spotlight. Juana Arredondo of Hearne is a mother of five, including newborn twins, who has been…

Texas A&M, community groups coming together for Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month

Texas A&M, community groups coming together for Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – April is Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month, and Bryan-College Station organizations are coming together with the goal of making the community a safer place. Texas A&M’s Health Promotion Office is hosting a series of events raising awareness and sharing resources. Wednesday, April 3 is Take Back the Night. Students,…

Bryan ISD highlights new safety concern, security progress in workshop meeting

Bryan ISD highlights new safety concern, security progress in workshop meeting

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – As schools across the state work to improve their on-campus safety, Bryan ISD found a new security concern they’re looking to address. Students aren’t lining up in the cafeteria for lunch, they’re using apps and services like DoorDash to have their favorite foods delivered right to school. But the district is…

How the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway works, tickets available Thursday

How the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway works, tickets available Thursday

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Tickets for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are available beginning Thursday. The process starts with Ranger Home Builders. They begin fundraising, give their time and resources and team up with other businesses and organizations to build a house. The 2024 St. Jude Dream Home is in Southern Pointe in…

Texas A&M University organizations react to Gov. Abbott’s executive order to revise university free speech policies

Texas A&M University organizations react to Gov. Abbott’s executive order to revise university free speech policies

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Gov. Greg Abbott is looking to curb antisemitism at higher education institutions in the state with an executive order he issued last Wednesday. The executive order would require universities to change their free speech policies to define antisemitism and then enforce punishment, one of which could be expulsion when the…