International Women’s Day: Bryan native adding creative touch to Brazos Valley, beyond

International Women’s Day: Bryan native adding creative touch to Brazos Valley, beyond

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – March is Women’s History Month, and Friday is International Women’s Day. It’s a time to celebrate women’s achievements, perspectives and contributions to the world. In the Brazos Valley, several women are working to leave their mark in their own way. One is Ashley Morehead, a Bryan native and co-owner of Double…

One person hospitalized following Friday morning crash near Kurten

One person hospitalized following Friday morning crash near Kurten

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – One person has been taken to the hospital following a crash along Highway 21 near Kurten. It happened around 6:30 Friday morning. A sergeant with the Department of Public Safety says the driver of an 18-wheeler failed to yield the right of way to the driver of a pickup truck….

Thousands of helmets given to second grade students to promote safety

Thousands of helmets given to second grade students to promote safety

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Thousands of bicycle helmets were given away Thursday in hopes of inspiring our kids to practice bike and sports safety. Second graders from across the Brazos Valley came out to the annual Hard Hats for Little Heads event at Reed Arena. Hard Hats for Little Heads was created by the Texas Medical…

Fire department votes to discontinue annual July 4th fireworks show in Kurten

Fire department votes to discontinue annual July 4th fireworks show in Kurten

KURTEN, Texas (KBTX) – On Thursday, the Brazos County District 2 Volunteer Fire Department said it wanted to clear the air about misinformation that’s been shared on social media about the future of the annual 4th of July fireworks show in Kurten. “The department voted to end hosting the show ourselves, but we would like…

Gumbo chairty cookoff in Wixon Valley helps to raise money for Phoebe’s Home

Gumbo chairty cookoff in Wixon Valley helps to raise money for Phoebe’s Home

WIXON VALLEY, Texas (KBTX) – In a spicy showdown of flavors and community spirit, the 9th Annual Charity Gumbo Cook-Off in Wixon Valley has wrapped up, leaving a savory mark in the history books. The Brazos County Go Texan team called “Brazos County Hall of Fame Cookers” emerged victorious from the simmering competition, beating 14…

Brazos County Pct. 1 Commissioner candidates headed for a runoff

Brazos County Pct. 1 Commissioner candidates headed for a runoff

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – While results from Super Tuesday won’t be finalized until Friday, it’s clear two candidates are headed for a runoff in the race for the Republican nomination for Brazos County Precinct 1 Commissioner. Those two candidates are incumbent Steve Aldrich and Bentley Nettles. KBTX spoke with both of them today about how…