Over 1,200 students competed at the Texas Science and Engineering fair

Over 1,200 students competed at the Texas Science and Engineering fair

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas Science and Engineering Fair took place Friday and Saturday where more than 1,200 6th – 12th grade students competed. This year, four College Station ISD students competed in the fair: Evelyn Nolan, Mallory Zumwalt, Samikshya Mahapatra, and Samita Shankar. KBTX spoke with both Samikshya Mahapatra and Evelyn Nolan…

Prairie View A&M officially welcomes new president

Prairie View A&M officially welcomes new president

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (KBTX) – Prairie View A&M University held an inauguration ceremony for its 9th president Friday. Dr. Tomikia LeGrande is the 2nd female president in the school’s 147-year history. She was presented with the Presidential Medallion by Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System John Sharp. President LeGrande previously worked in higher education…

Aggies moving on in Memphis following dominating 98-83 win over Nebraska

Aggies moving on in Memphis following dominating 98-83 win over Nebraska

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (KBTX) — The Texas A&M men’s basketball team built a 14 point first half lead and never looked back as they posted a 98-83 win over Nebraska in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at FedExForum Friday night. Manny Obaseki scored 16 consecutive points in the first half as they…

Normangee ISD names superintendent lone finalist

Normangee ISD names superintendent lone finalist

NORMANGEE, Texas (KBTX) – Normangee ISD named its lone finalist for Superintendent Friday. More than 50 candidates submitted an application, but Justin Vercher came out on top. He has over 23 years of experience in education and currently serves as the high school principal at Hillsboro High School. He has also worked in Northwest ISD,…

Local law enforcement agencies sign onto letter in support of SB4

Local law enforcement agencies sign onto letter in support of SB4

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Local law enforcement officials signed onto a letter for Gov Greg Abbott voicing their support for Senate Bill 4. The letter was drafted by the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas and sent it to the governor on Wednesday. Nearly 50 law enforcement officials signed the letter in support, including signatures from…

The Village and Vino Boheme are closing down after 15 years

The Village and Vino Boheme are closing down after 15 years

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Village and Vino Boheme are closing down after 15 years within the community. The Bryan restaurant and wine bar is having a garage sale Friday through Sunday. They are selling items like furniture, decor, discount wine, and restaurant supplies. On Sunday, everything will be 25-50% off. The owner of The…

Man suspected of being involved in Bryan shooting now in custody

Man suspected of being involved in Bryan shooting now in custody

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A man suspected of being involved in a shooting is now in custody. Wednesday afternoon, Brazos County Deputies pulled over a vehicle. Police records show three people were in the car when it was pulled over, including Joshua Peterson, 20. Officials realized there was an arrest warrant out for Peterson, and…