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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – It might be summer, but unfortunately, COVID-19 is not taking a vacation. UT Health East Texas’ said it has noticed a steady rise in cases. Brandi Stewart, a family medicine nurse practitioner with HealthPoint, told KBTX there are rises in numbers in the Brazos Valley. “We’re seeing very similar trends. As…

RICHARDS, Texas (KBTX) – An oversized load has blocked traffic in Richards Tuesday evening. The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office told KBTX drivers should expect this road closure for at least three hours. This closure is at FM 149 East and Lynn Street in Richards. No further information has been released.

TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) – Detectives with The Temple Police Department are investigating the murder of 35-year-old Kevin Berry. At around 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug.16, police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of N 14th Street for an aggravated assault. When the officers arrived, they located an individual who had been struck in the…

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Health Department makes available to all media each week the results of inspections at local businesses. A “No Score” (N/S) can be given at restaurant openings, field or complaint investigations, and follow-up inspections. P/S or permit suspension happens after a restaurant scores lower than 70 or if…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M went through a rebranding two years ago, changing the name of its individual colleges to schools. However, earlier this year, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board gave the green light for A&M to revert back to the term “college” for eight academic units. Interim Dean of the College of…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Bryan ISD Board of Trustees approved an extension to Superintendent Ginger Carrabine’s contract at a meeting Monday. Supt. Carrabine’s contract will be extended until January of 2028. District officials said three years is the standard time frame for a superintendent’s contract. The discussion was held in closed session and voted…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – If you want to learn more about law enforcement, the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office offers a Citizen Sheriff’s Academy. The 8 to 10 week program gives participants a firsthand look at how the Sheriff’s Office operates. Participants will learn about the latest trends and procedures in law enforcement as well as…

CRAWFORD, Texas (KWTX) – When you picture a race car driver in your mind, odds are you are not conjuring up a picture of a blonde-haired, blue-eyed 19-year-old girl. There’s a blonde-haired, blue-eyed 19-year-old girl in Crawford who is working very hard to make her mark in this male-dominated sport. In just a few short…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Bryan ISD Board of Trustees heard an update from district leadership Monday about the redesigned STAAR Assessment and delayed letter grade accountability ratings. The ratings were supposed to be released last week, but were blocked by a temporary restraining order issued by a Travis County judge. In a lawsuit, school…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – For the first time in a quarter of a century, the Student Bonfire cut class will be held on Texas A&M’s campus. Cut class is an informational meeting where students are introduced to building a bonfire. Namely, bonfire leadership, and basic tasks and techniques. They will also get an overview…