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HEARNE, Texas (KBTX) – In a letter sent to families in Hearne ISD, the school district announced the implementation of metal detectors and mesh backpacks as part of their efforts to improve safety on campus. Story continues below Every morning, students at Hearne Junior High and Hearne High School line up to walk through metal…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Despite some warmer weather over the next few days, you are urged to prepare for significantly colder weather in the upcoming week. That includes ensuring both indoor and outdoor animals are safe. Aggieland Humane Society’s Executive Director, Katrina Ross, joined First News at Four to discuss not only how to keep…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Firefighters responded Wednesday evening to a fire inside of a hotel in Bryan. 🔥BREAKING NEWS: A fire has been reported at the WoodSpring Suites hotel in Bryan near Briarcrest Drive and Highway 6. No injuries reported at this time. 📸: Lori Buswell pic.twitter.com/g4vvflyjFD — 🚨 Rusty Surette 🚨 (@KBTXRusty) January 10,…

BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Firefighters are on the scene Wednesday afternoon of a fire at a historic church located near Caldwell in Burleson County. The fire at the New Tabor Brethren Church on County Road 225 was reported to 911 just before 4:00 p.m. 🔥We’re getting our first images of the church on fire…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to identify the suspects involved in the theft of a vehicle caught on security camera footage on the morning of Dec 15th, 2023. Around 2:30 a.m. a gray 2023 Nissan Titan Pro 4×4 was taken from a home on Drake Drive in south…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – If you left your car outside Monday night, it probably looks pretty dirty at the moment. Drew’s Car Wash tells KBTX they have been busy getting those cars shiny again. On Tuesday, they washed about 3,200 cars across their six locations. 500 of those cars were washed at the brand-new location…

FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a crash involving a chicken truck that rolled over. The 18-wheeler was traveling northbound on FM 2446 east of Franklin was it went off the roadway and landed on its side, a DPS spokesman tells KBTX. There are no injuries reported.

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The following news release has been shared with KBTX by the Texas A&M University System: The United States Space Force has chosen Texas A&M University to lead the Space Strategic Technical Institute for In-Space Operations (SSTI-ISO), a groundbreaking initiative to advance technologies for in-space operations. SSTI-ISO will develop new in-space operations,…

MONTGOMERY, Texas (KBTX) – The Montgomery Police Department is asking for help identifying men who allegedly cashed several fraudulent checks. Officials say at least six men cashed the checks at First Financial Bank on Liberty Street. The check totaled more than $16,000. They shared photos in hopes that someone would recognize them. If you know…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Bryan Police Department has arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile and biting her eye. According to a police report, the attack happened at a home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 9. When police arrived at the home, officers reportedly found Victor Ponce-Hernandez, 20, of…