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MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – The Madisonville Police Department is investigating a shooting death that occurred Saturday morning at a motel. Police Chief Herbert Gilbert notified KBTX of the situation shortly after officers were made aware of the shooting at Motel 6 at 2007 E Main Street. According to scanner traffic, the shooting happened around 6:30…

IOLA, Texas (KBTX) – A local school district is doing its part to better track student absences after Audrii Cunningham was tragically kidnapped and killed. When the 11-year-old didn’t show up to school, officials waited several hours before contacting law enforcement. Now, Iola ISD is adjusting the way they communicate with parents when their children…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Early voting is underway and one race Robertson County voters will see on their ballot is County Sheriff. All six candidates will appear on News 3 at Six before election day on March 5. Gerald Yezak has held the position since 1996, but he is not running for reelection. Six candidates are…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Economists are feeling good about the outlook for Bryan and College Station, with record-breaking numbers coming from a new report. The 2023 Economic Indicators report shows hotel revenue is not just recovering from COVID-19 impacts, but has surpassed pre-pandemic indicators. “We always talk about recovering from COVID, but I think…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Law enforcement is keeping a closer eye on the number of firearm thefts out of vehicles During a College City Council meeting on Feb. 8 College Station Police Department shared an update along with statistics. Those statistics included the number of firearm thefts from vehicles. College Station Police said there have…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Black History Month highlights the contributions and successes of the Black community. Throughout the Brazos Valley, several Black entrepreneurs are working to carve out their own lane and create change in a variety of industries. One is Desiree Lewis, the owner of the Beautimous Me Salon in downtown Bryan. “The name…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – There are over 30 species of bats in Texas, more than any other U.S. state, and while bats are an important part of the ecosystem, they are also known to carry deadly diseases that can infect humans and animals alike, including COVID-19. A research team from Texas A&M recently published an…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Since she could walk, Neka Nesha has had music in her soul. She has been performing for over 30 years and joined First News at Four for Free Music Friday. Neka said that her love for music began in her grandfather’s living room where he would sing and play guitar. One…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A grand jury handed up an indictment for a man accused of stabbing a woman and breaking into her home. Charles Williams is charged with two county of aggravated assault and burglary. Police said the stabbing happened at an apartment complex in the 1500 block of Holleman Drive in December 2023….

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Brazos County Grand Jury handed up an indictment for two people arrested in connection to a shooting in Bryan. Police arrested Deontae Williams and Semaj Nelson for a shooting that happened in April 2023 on Legion Court near Old Kurten Road. One person was injured and taken to the hospital…