College Station tackles affordable housing access through Housing Action Plan

College Station tackles affordable housing access through Housing Action Plan

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Affordable housing was a featured item on Thursday’s city council meeting in College Station as the city works to develop a plan to address housing issues and needs in the community. In 2023 the city created the Housing Action Plan Steering Committee, tasked with finding solutions to tackle housing availability…

College Station police arrest pro boxer for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

College Station police arrest pro boxer for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station police arrested a professional boxer from Galveston County for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in connection to a sexual assault report Thursday. According to court documents, police responded to a report of a sexual assault at a College Station emergency care center Thursday morning. Police noted the…

College Station High students get silver for food innovation project

College Station High students get silver for food innovation project

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A pair of College Station High School students’ food innovation project is out of this world. Fatima Elsayed and Jacob Peart competed at the FCCLA Nationals in Seattle, Washington this summer and earned a silver award for their project and presentation. Their food innovation: Celestial Gummies. FCCLA stands for Family,…

Bryan-College Station foster care support group looking for fundraiser sponsors

Bryan-College Station foster care support group looking for fundraiser sponsors

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan-College Station foster care support group is getting ready for its annual Jurassic Jam fundraiser. John’s Boys BCS is hosting its Jurassic Jam fifth Birthday Bash on October 19. It’s being held at the Castlegate II Event Center – 4205 Norwich Drive in College Station – from 1 to 4…

Federal court orders regulators to fix process, reconsider gas export projects in South Texas

Federal court orders regulators to fix process, reconsider gas export projects in South Texas

“Federal court orders regulators to fix process, reconsider gas export projects in South Texas” 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. McALLEN — A federal court struck down a regulatory agency’s authorization of…

Bryan ISD kicks off school year with annual convocation

Bryan ISD kicks off school year with annual convocation

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Dozens of staff and administrators from Bryan ISD kicked off the school year Friday with its annual convocation. Everyone packed Central Baptist Church for the event which featured speakers, performances, and more. This event serves as a pep rally to get everyone excited for the new year. Bryan High School (BHS)…

Young Bryan-College Station readers can get books for 50¢ at book sale

Young Bryan-College Station readers can get books for 50¢ at book sale

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A local nonprofit is keeping kids in mind during its annual book sale. Friends of the Library Bryan-College Station will host its young readers book sale this Saturday with deals that can’t be beat. The second floor of the Clara B. Mounce Public Library in downtown Bryan will have a wide…

Texas’ youngest students are struggling with their learning, educators say

Texas’ youngest students are struggling with their learning, educators say

“Texas’ youngest students are struggling with their learning, educators say” 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. Students who started school during or after the COVID-19 pandemic have a harder time saying goodbye…

Multi-county chase through Brazos Valley leads to arrest

LEE COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Several law enforcement agencies across the Brazos Valley responded to a multi-county chase late Thursday night, resulting in the arrest of one man. At around 10 p.m. the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) was alerted of a chase entering the county on Highway 21 eastbound. The chase began in Burleson…

Richards ISD coach dies during volleyball practice

Richards ISD coach dies during volleyball practice

RICHARDS, Texas (KBTX) – Richards ISD announced the passing of Coach John Carlisle this week. According to a statement from the district, Coach Carlisle passed away during volleyball practice on Thursday. “Despite immediate resuscitation efforts by members of our staff, we tragically lost a new member of our community,” the statement reads in part. Students…