A&M experts talk research affecting society during speaker showcase

A&M experts talk research affecting society during speaker showcase

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Five minutes. Twelve speakers. One purpose. The Texas A&M School of Education and Human Development is hosting its annual speaker showcase called Voices of Impact on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Faculty will share their expertise on issues affecting society in a way that is accessible to everyone. The event will feature…

Grimes County structure fire under investigation

Grimes County structure fire under investigation

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire in Navasota Sunday afternoon. First responders tell KBTX it happened around 2 p.m. on the 1600 block of Rose Hill Lane. The Whitehall Community Volunteer Fire Department, Navasota Fire Department and the Red Cross responded. The cause of fire remains under investigation.

Union Pacific to begin cleaning operation Monday with visible flames

Union Pacific to begin cleaning operation Monday with visible flames

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – According to the City of Bryan, residents may see some flames near downtown this week, however they say there is nothing to worry about. Union Pacific will be cleaning six rail cars in the area of West Pease Street and South Main Street. Weather permitting, the process will take place over…

Bryan High’s Los Vikingos recognized at State Mariachi Competition

Bryan High’s Los Vikingos recognized at State Mariachi Competition

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Bryan High School’s mariachi band Los Vikingos performed at a state competition in Seguin on Saturday, returning home with several honors. The group was recognized as a distinguished performing ensemble with a rating of excellent. A student also earned an outstanding performer medal for the first time in the school’s history.

Firefighters rescue driver from horrific crash on FM 974

Firefighters rescue driver from horrific crash on FM 974

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Firefighters are being praised for their life-saving efforts on Saturday following a serious one-vehicle crash on FM 974 near Wheelock Road that left the driver pinned inside his crumbled pickup truck. According to Brazos County District 2 VFD, around 10:30 a.m. Saturday, the driver of a 1-ton pickup hauling a large…

Bryan police investigating deadly wreck outside a home

Bryan police investigating deadly wreck outside a home

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Bryan Police Department continues its investigation into a single-vehicle crash on Sunday morning that claimed the life of a woman. The wreck happened just after 6 a.m. in the 1300 block of Ursuline Avenue at Academy Street in a residential neighborhood north of Sue Haswell Park. Police say the vehicle…

Hundreds of first responders, national leaders attend hurricane disaster simulation

Hundreds of first responders, national leaders attend hurricane disaster simulation

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A hurricane disaster simulation took place with over 250 Texas A&M Texas Task Force 1 members at Disaster City on Saturday. Simulations included rubble pile searches, partial building collapse rescues and even water rescue exercises with helicopters. Over 250 task force members participated with military specialists and even FEMA leaders….