‘Black history is American history’: Restoration efforts underway on Masonic lodge built by formerly enslaved

‘Black history is American history’: Restoration efforts underway on Masonic lodge built by formerly enslaved

SNOOK, Texas (KBTX) – A Masonic lodge built by formerly enslaved people in Snook is being restored after receiving grant funding from organizations like Preservation Texas. The lodge was the cornerstone of the Dabney Hill Freedom Colony, a settlement of formerly enslaved people established in 1887. The Ethiopian Star Lodge #308 was constructed in 1908….

Senior Sweethearts: Arts Council, community create Valentine’s cards for seniors

Senior Sweethearts: Arts Council, community create Valentine’s cards for seniors

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Members of the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley spent their Valentine’s Day making cards for seniors. Staff, along with several community groups, decorated and created handwritten cards for residents of Accel at College Station Nursing Facility. “This is a chance to make a difference and brighten someone’s day today,”…

3 suspects in College Station home invasion arrested in Florida

3 suspects in College Station home invasion arrested in Florida

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Three people accused of invading a home in College Station in early January are in custody. According to the College Station Police Department, Clayton Rowley, Nyah Davis and Dustin Noble were arrested in Jacksonville, Florida by the U.S. Marshals Service. The victim of the home invasion told officers she was…

First Responder Salute: Brazos County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputy

First Responder Salute: Brazos County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputy

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming a new deputy, Jason Davis. Congratulations and welcome to the team Deputy Davis. KBTX and Waltman & Grisham are highlighting local First Responders who have gone above and beyond. Make your nomination today!

Lyle Lovett on possible George Strait concert at Kyle Field: ‘It’s really fitting’

Lyle Lovett on possible George Strait concert at Kyle Field: ‘It’s really fitting’

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Lyle Lovett is proving that he’s still a fan favorite spanning multiple generations. The ‘79 graduate of Texas A&M University, singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer, was back on campus Monday and Tuesday, taking photos and signing autographs after speaking with students in the Performance Studies classes of the School…

Focus at Four: The political implications of foreign aid

Focus at Four: The political implications of foreign aid

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Senate passed the measure with significant bipartisan support, and with the president’s added pressure for the House’s response, the outcome looks more promising than ever. This follows almost five months of torturous negotiations over an expansive bill that would have paired foreign aid with an overhaul of border and asylum…

Valentine’s Day is coming plus two other romantic holidays

Valentine’s Day is coming plus two other romantic holidays

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s a romantic holiday celebrating loved ones and couples. Typical gifts given on this special day include flowers and chocolate. But what about other types of couples or those that are single? For future planning after Valentine’s Day, there are two other holidays centered around…