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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – A Walker County jury sentenced a man to 50 years and 25 years for aggravated robbery and burglary of a habitation. Huntsville Police say Jack Turner assaulted a woman who was outside decorating her home for Christmas and then stole her purse. Police were able to connect Turner to the assault…

AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas DPS troopers recently hit a milestone when it comes to child rescues. Since 2009, troopers have rescued 600 children during traffic stops, and DPS credits the Interdiction for the Protection of Children Program (IPC). The IPC program began training troopers and officers about 15 years ago. Officials receive this training…

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Counties across the Brazos Valley are now dealing with the repercussions from the rainfall. KBTX visited Washington County to see how it’s coping with the excess water. Jonathan Failor, the site manager for Washington on the Brazos says they’ve received twelve inches of rain on their property. “And from that…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M Task Force 1 is celebrating a big accomplishment. They recently received a perfect score on their 2023 FEMA task force Administration Readiness Evaluation. This marks the first time that any of FEMA’s 28 urban search and rescue teams have earned a perfect score. The score is based on…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – If you’ve always wanted the companionship of a dog, but for whatever reason your circumstances won’t allow it, there‘s a new program from Aggieland Humane Society called Dog Day Out. The program is completely free to anyone over 18. “You can just sign up online. You don’t have to pay a…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A local optometrist wants to make sure children have access to eye exams. Urban Optics will host its 3rd annual Masquerade Eye Ball on Friday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Peach Creek Ranch in College Station. The event will include a silent and live auction, raffles, games, dancing and…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Brazos County Crimestoppers are asking for help finding a wanted man. Matthew Streckfuss is wanted for forgery. He was last known to be in College Station and has ties to Burleson County. If you see him, or know where he is, contact Crimestoppers at 979-775-TIPS.

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -A new way to read books is coming to the Bryan College Station Library System. It’s called VOX books. Young readers can listen to the audio of the book while they read along. The books are rechargeable and are offered in multiple languages. The library system is hosting a kickoff carnival for…

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…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – (Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, president of Texas A&M University, announced Thursday that a seven-member committee has been created to conduct a national search for the next director of athletics. The committee, which includes representation from faculty, staff and university administrators, as well as former students, has been charged with…