Bush Library hosts ‘Teachers and Tacos’ event for Bryan-College Station educators

Bush Library hosts ‘Teachers and Tacos’ event for Bryan-College Station educators

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is hosting a back to school event for teachers this weekend. The “Teachers and Tacos” event will take place Saturday, August 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library. The free event is for area kindergarten and grade school teachers to learn…

Multiple Bryan-College Station agencies experiencing phone outages

Multiple Bryan-College Station agencies experiencing phone outages

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Several agencies in the Bryan-College Station area reported experiencing phone outages Thursday. The City of College Station posted on social media Thursday morning that some cell phone providers were unable to place calls to city offices. 🤳 Some cell phone providers are unable to place calls to the City of College…

Nine out of 10 Texans say housing costs too much, poll finds

Nine out of 10 Texans say housing costs too much, poll finds

“Nine out of 10 Texans say housing costs too much, poll finds” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. An overwhelming majority of Texans say the state has a housing affordability crisis, according…

How an anti-abortion doctor joined Texas’ maternal mortality committee

How an anti-abortion doctor joined Texas’ maternal mortality committee

“How an anti-abortion doctor joined Texas’ maternal mortality committee” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. When a group of state health officials and members of Texas’ maternal mortality committee gathered to review…

Commemorations, memorials begin to mark one-year anniversary of Maui wildfires

Commemorations, memorials begin to mark one-year anniversary of Maui wildfires

LAHAINA (HawaiiNewsNow) – For many, it’s been a year of suffering and uncertainty since the wildfires that destroyed Lahaina, killing 102 people. This week offers a chance for the community to come together to grieve — and to continue healing. Part of that process played out at a new memorial unveiled Wednesday evening on Lahainaluna…

100+ tires stolen from Brazos Valley construction companies

100+ tires stolen from Brazos Valley construction companies

BRAZOS VALLEY, Texas (KBTX) – Almost 100 tires were stolen in the last two weeks from TexCon and TexCrete‘s trucks in Robertson and Montgomery counties. In response, Brazos County Crime Stoppers is stepping in to help. On July 28, 62 tires were stolen from TexCrete trucks in Montgomery County. On August 4, 30 tires were…

College Station ISD changes medication policy for upcoming school year

College Station ISD changes medication policy for upcoming school year

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station ISD is changing its medication policy for the 2024-2025 school year. The Texas Board of Nursing provided guidance to school nurses regarding administering medication to students. Now, all medications, including over-the-counter, must have authorization from a physician, podiatrist or dentist, along with parent authorization, before a nurse can…