Waller County Sheriff’s Office asking for the public’s help in shooting investigation

Waller County Sheriff’s Office asking for the public’s help in shooting investigation

WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Waller County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for more information on a shooting that happened back in November. On Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, seven people were injured at a trail ride pasture party that was being held in conjunction with a Prairie View A&M homecoming party. The sheriff’s office…

‘We do so much more than just give out Band-Aids,’ Bryan ISD school nurse weighs in on nationwide shortage

‘We do so much more than just give out Band-Aids,’ Bryan ISD school nurse weighs in on nationwide shortage

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan ISD school nurse wants people to know that there’s more to her job than Band-Aids and ice packs. Fanette Parks, a school nurse at Bryan Collegiate High School, said it’s a stereotype that’s part of a larger issue facing her field. Public schools in Texas aren’t legally required to…

Focus at Four: How to practice National Heart Health Awareness Month all year long

Focus at Four: How to practice National Heart Health Awareness Month all year long

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – It is National Heart Health Awareness Month, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, our minds are on our hearts. A nurse practitioner from Baylor Scott & White, Danielle Smith, joined First News at Four Wednesday. She said heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it…

College Station ISD calling bond election in May, focusing on athletic renovations

College Station ISD calling bond election in May, focusing on athletic renovations

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The College Station ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hold a bond election this spring. May 4 has been approved as the day CSISD will put two propositions in front of voters, totaling $53 million. Trustees voted during a board meeting on Wednesday. Proposition A is worth $40,200,000 for…

Madisonville Police Department facing officer shortage, working to recruit

Madisonville Police Department facing officer shortage, working to recruit

MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – The Madisonville Police Department is operating with only half of its force. The department is recruiting six officers to fill the open positions in 2024. With only six officers on staff currently, they‘re operating on half of its normal numbers. Captain Richard Morris says this shortage isn’t unique to his department….

Dinner mystery play fundraiser planned to benefit The Nest

Dinner mystery play fundraiser planned to benefit The Nest

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Nest is a nonprofit service that helps former addicts get into treatment and recovery. “We work with the judicial system, defense attorneys, we advocate for them in court and we follow them through the treatment process,” The Nest Director Joann Willis said. Following just one person on their journey to…

2nd annual Kitten Shower set for Sunday at Downtown Uncorked

2nd annual Kitten Shower set for Sunday at Downtown Uncorked

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Soon there will be kittens everywhere and to help a local kitten rescue organization, the 2nd annual Kitten Shower is on Sunday at Downtown Uncorked in College Station. “Kitten season is right around the corner so we need to stock up on all of those supplies before babies come,” said…