Leaders working to improve safety, eliminate fatalities on Brazos County roadways

Leaders working to improve safety, eliminate fatalities on Brazos County roadways

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Community leaders are working to create a comprehensive safety action plan with a goal of eliminating fatalities on our roadways. The Bryan College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization is targeting all modes of transportation in their plan, and they are relying on community input to submit recommendations to county leaders. The group…

Child accidentally burned by electric skillet inside home

Child accidentally burned by electric skillet inside home

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office says a child was accidentally burned Tuesday afternoon inside a home on Tabor Road on the northeast side of the county. A spokesman for the agency says the 1-year-old accidentally pulled an electric skillet being used by a family member onto themselves. The child was…

Former NASA astronaut discusses watching eclipse from space

Former NASA astronaut discusses watching eclipse from space

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – It’s a phenomenon that won’t happen again until 2044: a total solar eclipse. The moon will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow across some parts of the United States, including parts of the Brazos Valley. Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts joined News 3 at Six Tuesday…

Focus at Four: Logistics expert on the fallout of Baltimore bridge collapse

Focus at Four: Logistics expert on the fallout of Baltimore bridge collapse

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – As KBTX continues to update the public on the news of the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, it is important to note that the shipping port is a significant one. Not only is it next to the second headquarters for Amazon, but the port is the largest U.S….

Franklin High School student commits to Coast Guard Academy

Franklin High School student commits to Coast Guard Academy

FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) – A Franklin High School senior is continuing her education at the prestigious United States Coast Guard Academy after revealing her decision at her signing ceremony Tuesday. Sarah Haisler knew that she wanted to pursue a career in the military after attending a summer program organized by the Coast Guard. Her ultimate…

Enjoy local wines, live music at Navasota’s Groovy Grapes Wine Walk

Enjoy local wines, live music at Navasota’s Groovy Grapes Wine Walk

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – The Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to a groovy event. It’s hosting a Groovy Grapes Wine Walk on Saturday in downtown Navasota. It starts at 2 p.m., and you’ll have the opportunity to shop while enjoying local wines, whisky, live music and more. The attire is hippie,…

Grimes County man sentenced for sexual assault and domestic violence

Grimes County man sentenced for sexual assault and domestic violence

ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) – A Grimes County man was sentenced Monday on charges of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old and later assaulting a pregnant woman. Michael Oaks, 23, was sentenced to 10 years for the sexual assault and four years for the other assault. He will also have to register as a sex offender for life….