Sextortion: FBI sees concerning increase in cases targeting teenage boys

Sextortion: FBI sees concerning increase in cases targeting teenage boys

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – In just a matter of months, the FBI saw a staggering increase in sextortion cases nationwide. Most recently, agents found criminals are targeting teenage males, but no one is exempt. Even worse, FBI Supervisory Special Agent Charles Wilkes says victims are taking their own lives before law enforcement has a chance…

CSPD: Stolen IDs, credit cards found in car that fled traffic stop

CSPD: Stolen IDs, credit cards found in car that fled traffic stop

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station police on Saturday arrested the passenger of a vehicle that fled a traffic stop after finding nearly a dozen stolen documents, credit cards, and IDs inside. According to a police report, an officer attempted to stop a Ford Fusion with expired registration around 7:30 a.m. on Copperfield Parkway….

Police searching for teens who threatened to shoot Houston-area preschool

Police searching for teens who threatened to shoot Houston-area preschool

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Law enforcement continues to be on the lookout for two teens from Wyoming who reportedly made threats of a shooting at a preschool in League City near Houston. Officials have identified the suspects as 16-year-old Otis Edlund and 16-year-old Quintin Wyrick and said they are runaway teens who stole a vehicle…

Weekend Gardener: Register now for the Taste 360 conference

Weekend Gardener: Register now for the Taste 360 conference

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Registration is underway for a conference that’s all about food and Texas wine. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting Taste 360: Freshness Meets Table Conference next month. “It’s all about learning how to grow and use the food in your gardens,” said Jayla Fry with Texas A&M AgriLife. “It’s…

Sunday morning storms produce hail, damaging winds across the area

Sunday morning storms produce hail, damaging winds across the area

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Thunder, lightning, heavy rain, hail, and strong winds. Storms across the Brazos Valley early Sunday morning had just about everything, including several tornado warnings, as a cold front pushed south into the Southeast Texas area. 8:25 a.m. pea-size hail falling in south College Station / Wellborn area @KBTXMax @KBTXShel @KBTXBerkeley @KBTXKayleigh…

Police respond to shooting incident at Lakewood Church in Houston

Police respond to shooting incident at Lakewood Church in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KBTX) – There are reports of a shooting at or near Lakewood Church in Houston, according to multiple media reports and law enforcement. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on X Sunday afternoon, “It is believed that a possible shooter is down, shot by one of our deputy’s on-scene.” The Houston Police Department…