School districts work toward the health of student-athletes during the August heat

School districts work toward the health of student-athletes during the August heat

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Bryan and College Station ISD schools are about to start back up again, but school athletics have already started practicing in the August heat. Water and AC are two things that prevent you from having a heat stroke, but when you’re outside running around, it’s not that easy. “Cause the heat,…

MS 150 celebration hosted at Aggieland Outfitters, organizers looking ahead to 2025

MS 150 celebration hosted at Aggieland Outfitters, organizers looking ahead to 2025

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Community members gathered at Aggieland Outfitters to celebrate the success of the Texas MS 150 and thank the community that helped make this event possible. The MS 150 is a fundraising event where thousands of participants ride to raise money and awareness to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis….

‘Consent is changeable’: the importance of discussing and respecting boundaries

‘Consent is changeable’: the importance of discussing and respecting boundaries

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A recent sexual assault arrest in College Station is bringing up larger conversations about the importance of communication and safety in romantic relationships. The Sexual Assault Resource Center, a Brazos Valley nonprofit, provides services and support to survivors of sexual violence in the area. Lindsey LeBlanc, executive director of SARC, joined…

School districts encourage students to bring a refillable water bottle to school to stay hydrated

School districts encourage students to bring a refillable water bottle to school to stay hydrated

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Bryan and College Station ISD schools start next week, but student-athletes have already started training. When you are outside running around in the August heat, it’s easy to go from sweating and uncomfortable to unsafe conditions. According to College Station ISD nurse Kassidy Flater, staying hydrated is the most important thing…

Focus at Four: Minnesota broadcaster talks about years leading up to Gov. Tim Walz’s VP candidacy

Focus at Four: Minnesota broadcaster talks about years leading up to Gov. Tim Walz’s VP candidacy

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – After Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was announced as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election, some questions have come up around Walz’s background. KBTX spoke with a member from our Minnesota sister station who’s been there for all of Walz’s big moments leading up to VP Harris’…

College Station ISD responds to survey showing growing Texan support for school vouchers

College Station ISD responds to survey showing growing Texan support for school vouchers

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs recently published a survey on voter’s attitudes toward school voucher legislation. It shows more Texans are now in favor, but College Station ISD officials remain on the opposite side of the equation. This study follows multiple failed attempts last year by…

Appeals court to weigh reimposing fines for Texas foster care failures, removing judge on case

Appeals court to weigh reimposing fines for Texas foster care failures, removing judge on case

“Appeals court to weigh reimposing fines for Texas foster care failures, removing judge on case” 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. A federal order to fine Texas’ social services agency to pay…

Bryan free health clinic in need of volunteers, especially medical professionals

Bryan free health clinic in need of volunteers, especially medical professionals

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Bryan’s Health For All clinic is looking for volunteers of all types, from medical professionals to students to senior citizens. Health for All provides free community-centered, primary and preventive health care for low income, medically uninsured residents of the Brazos Valley. There are many volunteer opportunities available, especially for health care…