Be Remarkable: Crystal Schinzler turns tragedy into life saving mission for families

Be Remarkable: Crystal Schinzler turns tragedy into life saving mission for families

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – In the new year, we all make resolutions like losing weight or saving money but how about investing in something that could help save a life? For this week’s award, we’re introducing you to Crystal Schinzler, a College Station mom of three who has made it a new mission to…

‘It’s just unfortunate,’ Bryan ISD officials weigh in on school safety funding challenges

‘It’s just unfortunate,’ Bryan ISD officials weigh in on school safety funding challenges

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – After failing to pass additional funding for new school safety requirements in four legislative special sessions, the Texas Education Agency opened up a grant in December 2023 for school districts struggling to cover the associated costs. The Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) grant is for school districts facing financial stress from…

DPS: Wrong-way driver killed in head-on collison on Highway 6 in Grimes County

DPS: Wrong-way driver killed in head-on collison on Highway 6 in Grimes County

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – The following news release has been shared by the Texas Department of Public Safety: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on state Highway 6 and County Road 317. The preliminary crash investigation indicates that on Jan. 5, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a 2024…

DPS: Motorcyclist killed after striking pickup truck near Iola

DPS: Motorcyclist killed after striking pickup truck near Iola

IOLA, Texas (KBTX) – The following news release was shared by the Department of Public Safety: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on FM 39 near Iola. The preliminary crash investigation indicates that on Jan. 5, 2024, at approximately 6:04 p.m., a 2018 Dodge pickup was traveling northbound,…

Former Bryan Councilman heading to competition in New York City with quartet

Former Bryan Councilman heading to competition in New York City with quartet

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Former Bryan Councilman, Brent Hariston, is heading to New York City with three other Texans to compete in the Seniors International Quartet Competition. This is happening on Saturday, January 13. It comes after the group, the Wayfarers, won first place among four southeast states. The men are from all across Texas…

Focus at Four: Bitcoin mining company profits off Texas Grid

Focus at Four: Bitcoin mining company profits off Texas Grid

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Riot Platforms, a Bitcoin miner, made $32 million from power credits during the heat Texas experienced in August. Adam Birchfield, an assistant professor at the Texas A&M Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, joined First News at Four today to discuss how a Bitcoin company could profit off the electrical grid…

Treat of the Day: College Station ISD middle and high school musicians perform at TMEA All-Region Concert

Treat of the Day: College Station ISD middle and high school musicians perform at TMEA All-Region Concert

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -55 middle school and 46 high school orchestra students from College Station ISD performed in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 8 All-Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert at Baylor University. 18 of the high school musicians ranked high enough in the Region auditions to advance to the Area auditions, providing them…

UPDATE:  Fugitive wanted in Leon County captured

UPDATE: Fugitive wanted in Leon County captured

BUFFALO, Texas (KWTX) – UPDATE: Wanted fugitive Jonathon Colton Bricker has been captured, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post. No further information was provided. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Leon County Sheriff’s Office was searching for Jonathon Colton Bricker late Sunday night. He remains on the run and officials in multiple counties…