Union Pacific set to make repairs at several Navasota crossings this week

Union Pacific set to make repairs at several Navasota crossings this week

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – A heads up for drivers in Navasota. Union Pacific is going to make repairs this week to several railroad crossings in the downtown area. The closings are listed below: Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 – Blackshear St. and Railroad St. (Behind Brookshire Brothers) – 4 to 11 a.m.Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 –…

Tickets available for dance fundraiser benefiting Health For All

Tickets available for dance fundraiser benefiting Health For All

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Step right up! The Greatest Show on Earth is coming to town! Health For All will host a circus-themed Dancing for the Health of It fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton College Station. It’s the nonprofit’s version of Dancing with the Stars, featuring local celebrities and…

A&M football ticket scammer sentenced to federal prison

A&M football ticket scammer sentenced to federal prison

HOUSTON, Texas (KBTX) – A California man will spend two years in federal prison for orchestrating a ticket scam across the United States, including in Aggieland. Derrick Langford pleaded guilty to the crime in August 2023. He admitted he used email to obtain stolen credit card information from victims across the United States. One event…

‘Everyone deserves a second chance,’ woman starts nonprofit to support women leaving incarceration

‘Everyone deserves a second chance,’ woman starts nonprofit to support women leaving incarceration

MILANO, Texas (KBTX) – A Milano woman is working to carry on her dream of helping women get back on their feet after being incarcerated. Katelyn Smith and Judith Hammock met while they were incarcerated. Katelyn said the two of them dreamed of helping women like them once they went home. “That was kind of…

Local Girl Scouts share their favorite part of the cookie selling season

Local Girl Scouts share their favorite part of the cookie selling season

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least for those of us who have a serious sweet tooth. Girl Scout cookie season is upon us, and two of the newest entrepreneurs in the Brazos Valley, Avery Hall and Emily Boytim, joined First News at Four Tuesday. The girls said…

Montgomery County man arrested for murder in deadly Willis shooting

Montgomery County man arrested for murder in deadly Willis shooting

CONROE, Texas (KBTX) – A 21-year-old Conroe man has been charged with murder for a deadly shooting last week. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has identified Abraham Ramirez as the shooter. On Jan. 19 just before midnight, law enforcement responded to a shooting on Rebecca Lane in Willis. They found a man lying dead in…

Navasota High School Theatre Company hosting fundraiser for production improvements, educational experiences

Navasota High School Theatre Company hosting fundraiser for production improvements, educational experiences

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – The Navasota High School Theatre Company needs your help to go to the next level. It’s hosting a fundraiser to raise $8,000, which would go toward program improvements like updated equipment and costumes. In addition, it would help with out-of-school experiences like educational experiences and workshops. “We are a Title I…

DPS investigates fatal 1-vehicle crash in Grimes County

DPS investigates fatal 1-vehicle crash in Grimes County

GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a fatal crash on State Highway 249 near County Road 304. The crash happened at 3:23 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22. According to a release, the initial investigation showed a 2021 Nissan Maxima driven by Stephen Oderinde, 26, of Spring, was traveling…