Mongtomery County deputy dies following crash while transporting inmate

Mongtomery County deputy dies following crash while transporting inmate

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy is dead following an on-duty crash. According to a news release, Deputy Charles Rivette was killed in the crash in Centerville Wednesday. Officials say another deputy and the inmate being transported were seriously injured. “Sheriff Henderson expresses his profound sorrow and extends…

Texas Congress members to hold briefing with USPS officials to address ongoing mail delays

Texas Congress members to hold briefing with USPS officials to address ongoing mail delays

MISSOURI CITY, Texas (KBTX) – District 17 Congressman Pete Sessions along with Congressmen Al Green and Troy Nehls, are set to tour a Houston USPS processing center Thursday to learn more about delivery delays impacting Texas. The Missouri City, TX facility, identified as the source of ongoing issues, has raised concerns among residents and businesses…

Human Trafficking Task Force discusses Labor Trafficking, highlighting need for awareness

Human Trafficking Task Force discusses Labor Trafficking, highlighting need for awareness

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Dozens of law enforcement agencies and victim service advocates from across the Brazos Valley gathered for a Human Trafficking Task Force meeting. These are held every quarter, where the groups from nine counties receive updates on the impact they’ve made in cases. Typically, conversations surround sex trafficking or children caught in…

College Station fire department trains in soon-to-be-demolished home

College Station fire department trains in soon-to-be-demolished home

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The College Station Fire Department is getting some unique hands-on training this week, working at a vacant home near Holleman Drive. KBTX was there at 1106 South Carolina Street and got to speak to firefighters about their training. Firefighters are training Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., practicing…

Early flood warning system gets seal of approval from Texas Water Development Board

Early flood warning system gets seal of approval from Texas Water Development Board

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas Water Development Board announced Wednesday morning that the early flood detection system in Bryan is up and running. The system was funded by a 2019 grant from the Texas legislature. City of Bryan officials said construction on 20 sites was completed last year, with the TWDB recently paying a…

R.C. Slocum, Mark Johnson hold panel at Larry J. Ringer library

R.C. Slocum, Mark Johnson hold panel at Larry J. Ringer library

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The City of College Station hosted the ‘Exploring History’ luncheon Wednesday, featuring a panel of Texas A&M University athletic icons. Attendees heard from R.C. Slocum, Mark Johnson, John Thornton, and Alan Cannon. The four Aggies represent several decades of athletics experience, multiple championship wins, and Hall of Fame recognition. ”When…