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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Same song, second verse… Maybe not QUITE as good as the first, but still pretty good! A good quarter to three-quarter inch rain fell across the Brazos Valley Thursday night into Friday morning, which means we can enjoy some guilt-free sunshine for a little while. After clouds clear today, we’ll see…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Citrus plants have become popular across the Brazos Valley, according to Justin Scheiner with Texas A&M AgriLife. “A lot of people are interested in growing citrus,” said Scheiner. “It became very evident after 2021 when we had the big freeze and everybody’s rushing out to find citrus to replace everything…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – It’s the time of year when many of us make resolutions for the new year. This week, we look at some goals gardeners can set for 2024. “The first thing I want to tell you about is this book right here. This is Doug Welsh’s Texas Garden Almanac,” said Jayla…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The president of the Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation arrived home after spending nearly three weeks in Ukraine. Part of the reason the foundation was in Ukraine was to bring a little bit of Christmas to the children in the country. This past year foundation president, Lena Denman said they provided presents…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive to kick off the New Year. Jennifer Young, Executive Director of the Red Cross Heart of Texas Chapter, says that donating blood is a positive experience and is much less intimidating than it might appear. She says it’s also a much-needed resource that…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – To help fight food insecurity in the Brazos Valley, First United Methodist Church College Station is holding a Food Drive Grocery Giveaway from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The giveaway is first come, first serve, so Pastor Kefentse Risher says that getting there early can help ensure your…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Recently, alerts for food contamination and recalls have popped up in numerous headlines. On Thursday, charcuterie meat products sold at Sam’s Club were the latest casualty, recalled due to salmonella concerns. To figure out more about the process of approval, recalls and safety, the Director of the Norman Borlaug Institute for…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Catholic Charities of Central Texas is offering utility bill payment assistance to those in need. They’ve been offering this program throughout the Brazos Valley since 2008. Their goal is to help provide safe and comfortable living conditions as temperatures continue to drop. Executive director Sara Ramirez said their multiple sources…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Salvation Army Bryan-College Station is looking to help people with their bills. “They may be experiencing having to make decisions on what to pay,” Tanisha Pickney, the director of social services, said. Energy bills are on the rise and will continue to increase as colder weather moves in. But, the…

HEARNE, Texas (KBTX) – Starting Jan. 8, there will be some new security measures at some Hearne ISD schools. In a letter to parents, district leaders said metal detectors will be used daily on secondary campuses. The district asks parents to discuss this with their children. This will also impact people going to school-related activities…