College Station City Council to talk occupancy limits on tax rates at upcoming meeting

College Station City Council to talk occupancy limits on tax rates at upcoming meeting

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Tax rates and rezoning are on the agenda for Thursday’s College Station City Council meeting. Residents from three subdivisions, Sweet Briar Addition, Woodland Acres, and College Hills Woodlands filed a request for rezoning under a Restricted Occupancy Overlay (ROO). “A zoning tool for single family subdivisions and neighborhoods to be…

Focus at Four: Brazos County elections official explains ‘voter suspended list’

Focus at Four: Brazos County elections official explains ‘voter suspended list’

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – At three months to Election Day, a report showing a figure of more than 2 million Texans on the state’s suspended voter list has some concerned. A Brazos County elections official says it’s nothing to worry about, but something to look into. According to a new report from the Dallas Morning…

2nd Annual Billy Ryan Foundation Charity Benefit promises dart tournament, bake sale

2nd Annual Billy Ryan Foundation Charity Benefit promises dart tournament, bake sale

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – On Saturday, August 10, you have a chance to help two local nonprofits with the second annual Billy Ryan Foundation Charity Benefit. “[Billy] was a Veteran, he loved his country, loved his friends and family, loved music and giving back was kind of his thing,” Jimmy Ryan, Billy’s son and cofounder…

Officer involved shooting in Cameron places nearby school on ‘soft lockdown’

Officer involved shooting in Cameron places nearby school on ‘soft lockdown’

MILAM COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – A Cameron Police Department (CPD) officer was involved in a shots fired incident Wednesday. In a press release from the Milam County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Sheriff Mike Clore shared deputies responded to the 1500 block of Jackson Avenue after Cameron Police reported a “shots fired” call just before noon Wednesday….

Fall into a new season of gardening with Brazos County Master Gardeners

Fall into a new season of gardening with Brazos County Master Gardeners

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – It may be 100 degrees outside, but it’s time for fall garden preparation in the Brazos Valley. Brazos County Master Gardeners is hosting a free education program which explores adding vegetables to a landscape garden. Gardening with the Masters: Firsts for Fall is Thursday, August 15 from noon until 1 p.m….

Bryan woman connected to fatal shooting turns herself in to police

Bryan woman connected to fatal shooting turns herself in to police

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A 22-year-old Bryan woman connected to the fatal shooting death of another 22-year-old woman turned herself in to police on Wednesday. A warrant for Dequajna Johnson, 22, was issued on Tuesday on a charge for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Johnson turned herself in the following day. The Bryan Police…

Officer involved shooting in Cameron places nearby school on ‘soft lockdown’

Officer involved shooting in Cameron places nearby school on ‘soft lockdown’

MILAM COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – A Cameron Police Department (CPD) officer was involved in a shots fired incident Wednesday. In a press release from the Milam County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Sheriff Mike Clore shared deputies responded to the 1500 block of Jackson Avenue after Cameron Police reported a “shots fired” call just before noon Wednesday….

Burleson County Democrats host dinner social discussing state of democracy 90 days from election

Burleson County Democrats host dinner social discussing state of democracy 90 days from election

CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) – With the 2024 Presidential Election just 90 days away, Burleson County Democrats hosted a dinner and candidate social to discuss the state of the party on the heels of Tuesday morning’s news. Within the social at the Caldwell Civic Center Tuesday evening, several local democratic candidates spoke on the race. This…

Brazos County duo accused of stealing mail, bank cards over the course of 2 years

Brazos County duo accused of stealing mail, bank cards over the course of 2 years

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – College Station police (CSPD) arrested two people Tuesday when authorities said stolen bank cards and hundreds of pieces of mail were found on the suspects. After responding to a call about a suspicious car from a gas station employee, CSPD arrived to the Chevron on FM 158 to find Tarah…

Texas schools got billions in federal pandemic relief. It is coming to an end as the school year starts.

Texas schools got billions in federal pandemic relief. It is coming to an end as the school year starts.

“Texas schools got billions in federal pandemic relief. It is coming to an end as the school year starts.” 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. The $43 million infusion the Port Arthur…