Grimes County community garden aims to bring fresh produce to ‘food desert’

Grimes County community garden aims to bring fresh produce to ‘food desert’

BEDIAS, Texas (KBTX) – The Grimes Health Resource Center received a grant from St. Joseph Health to build a community garden in Grimes County. Grimes County is considered a “food desert”, according to the Brazos Valley Food Bank, which means there is little to no access to fresh, healthy food in the immediate area. In…

Silent auction to support the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway build

Silent auction to support the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway build

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A silent auction benefiting the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is officially live. The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is where you could win a brand-new house while helping support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Construction of the home is currently underway, and you can…

Texas A&M student arrested after reportedly pointing gun at driver

Texas A&M student arrested after reportedly pointing gun at driver

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A 21-year-old Texas A&M student was arrested Thursday morning on campus after police say he reportedly pointed a handgun at another driver in Lot 54. A police report says the incident stemmed from a road rage incident. Aidan Toscano was found attending class at the Wehner building. When he exited…

Busineses in Downtown Bryan react to Mayor’s statement

Busineses in Downtown Bryan react to Mayor’s statement

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Businesses in Downtown Bryan shared their thoughts on Friday about a statement released by the city on Thursday regarding their parking concerns. Since the start of the year, KBTX has spoken with several businesses about challenges for their customers to find a parking spot in front of their stores. Some have…

Former Mayor of Hempstead sentenced to 6 years in prison

Former Mayor of Hempstead sentenced to 6 years in prison

WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Former City of Hempstead Mayor Michael Shayne Wolfe has been sentenced to multiple years in prison. He was charged with Misapplication of Fiduciary Property, Greater than $300,000. The District Attorney of Waller County says Wolfe repeatedly approved multiple invoices from a contracting firm without ensuring the work had been done…

Traffic light construction begins at University Drive, Veterans Park entrance

Traffic light construction begins at University Drive, Veterans Park entrance

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Construction on a new traffic light along University Drive is underway. The light is going up at the intersection with Veterans Park. The city approved the new light last summer. Other improvements include a new pedestrian crossing across University Drive. The entrance to Veterans Park will shift. At this time,…

Focus at Four: Do celebrities influence election outcomes?

Focus at Four: Do celebrities influence election outcomes?

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Last month, questions started to spark on social media about President Joe Biden vying for the endorsement of one of the most influential people in the music industry, Taylor Swift. Former President Donald Trump commented on the rumor in a social media post on his platform, Truth Social, that there is…