Brazos County jury gives man maximum sentence for sexual assault of a child

Brazos County jury gives man maximum sentence for sexual assault of a child

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Brazos County jury sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for sexual assault of a child. It only took the jury 30 minutes to reach their verdict for Derrick Johnson. He will also have to pay a $10,000 fine. Johnson was first arrested in 2018 after a woman came…

Southwood Valley holds College & Career Day

Southwood Valley holds College & Career Day

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -Friday morning, Southwood Valley Elementary School hosted a College and Career Fair for their 2nd through 4th grade students. Departments from Texas A&M, Blinn, the FBI, and firefighters set up tables to showcase at the career fair. Local businesses including Ranger Home Builders, Global Event Catering, and Rising F Barber were…

Texas A&M addresses Downtown Bryan parking concerns with employees

Texas A&M addresses Downtown Bryan parking concerns with employees

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Last week KBTX reported on concerns from Downtown Bryan business owners about a lack of customer parking that’s impeding business. Many contributed the issues to Texas A&M employee offices that recently moved into the Varisco building and a lack of street parking sign enforcement. When KBTX reached out to the City…

OPAS to present Little Women this Valentine’s Day

OPAS to present Little Women this Valentine’s Day

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the National Tour of Little Women – The Broadway Musical is coming to the Brazos Valley. Based on the beloved classic novel, this charming, all-new production is filled with stunning music and a powerful story cherished throughout time, offering a wholesome theatrical experience perfect…

St. Joseph Health awards $135,000 in grants to Brazos Valley health organizations

St. Joseph Health awards $135,000 in grants to Brazos Valley health organizations

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – St. Joseph Health awarded $135,000 in grants to five health-based organizations in the Brazos Valley. The grants went to the Prenatal Clinic, The Rose, Twin City Mission, Ride2Health United Way, and the Grimes Health Resource Center. Funding will go towards projects like building a community garden in Grimes County and helping…

Hearne native returning home to host ‘Anything is Possible’ exhibit

Hearne native returning home to host ‘Anything is Possible’ exhibit

HEARNE, Texas (KBTX) – A Hearne native is returning home to host an inspiring event. Chip Baker will unveil his “Anything is Possible” exhibit on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Smith-Welch Memorial Library in Hearne. It’ll give the community a look into his humble beginnings in Hearne and his path to success through photos,…

College Station Police and Fire Department provide update to city council

College Station Police and Fire Department provide update to city council

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The City of College Station heard several presentations on Thursday, including two from first responders. College Station Police Department spoke to the city about what it saw in 2023 and compared it to the past four years. In 2023 the police department saw 92,100 calls which were higher than 2022′s…