College Station City Council approves Texas Independence Park master plan

College Station City Council approves Texas Independence Park master plan

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – At Thursday’s meeting, the College Station City Council voted unanimously to approve a new master plan for Texas Independence Park. It’s on the same site that would have housed Texas Independence Ballpark, which fell through last August after multiple rounds of soil testing revealed insufficient soil. The presentation from city…

Authorities investigating after one person injured in Milam County hit and run

Authorities investigating after one person injured in Milam County hit and run

MILAM COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) – Authorities in Milam County are investigating a hit and run that left one person injured Tuesday night. Authorities say on Aug. 6, a hit and run crash happened in Milam County on US 190 near Country Road 125. The area is a construction zone, and the crash happened at an…

HeathPoint connects Brazos Valley residents with resources at Community Health Fair

HeathPoint connects Brazos Valley residents with resources at Community Health Fair

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – In honor of National Health Center Week, HealthPoint held a Community Health Fair in Bryan on Thursday. The week, held annually in August, showcases the care provided by Community Health Centers like HealthPoint. Also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers, these are organizations that welcome everyone, including low-income, uninsured, or underinsured…

Members of a Washington County church raise money to rebuild after it was burnt down

Members of a Washington County church raise money to rebuild after it was burnt down

WASHINGTON, Texas (KBTX)—Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church was the first African-American church in Washington County, but it burned down this summer before its 158th anniversary. Flames engulfed the building Monday afternoon in Washington. “When I turned the corner, the only thing I saw was the fire, and I saw the building was half gone,” Alvis Sheppard…

College Station arrests highlight previous mail theft record

College Station arrests highlight previous mail theft record

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The arrest of two people in College Station is highlighting their long history of crime from Houston. Documents show this pair is back behind bars, in Brazos County this time. For at least the second time the arrest is connected to mail theft. Just days later, the Harris County Constable…

Brazos Valley Community Band recruiting for upcoming season

Brazos Valley Community Band recruiting for upcoming season

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – As the Brazos Valley Community Band (BVCB) gets amped up for its 2024-2025 season, this is a budding musician’s chance to participate. Dan and Richard with BVCB said the band is for musicians who have experience with an instrument in the past. “[Experience] Could have been a long time ago, but…

Woman accused of fatal shooting in Bryan now charged with murder, bond increased

Woman accused of fatal shooting in Bryan now charged with murder, bond increased

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The woman arrested for the shooting death of Keianna Hines Monday night in Bryan remains in jail with an increased bond linked to another crime and a new charge of murder. The new charge of murder was added on Thursday and comes with an additional $250,000 bond. According to a probable…