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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – As the year comes to a close, the Bryan College Station Chamber of Commerce joined First News at Four on Thursday to discuss how the twin cities have grown over the past year. Jason Cornelius with the B/CS Chamber of Commerce said both cities have experienced steady growth in the local…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The holiday season is wrapping up for 2023, but there are still some heavy travel days ahead. Experts predict December 29 is going to be busy, and travelers are encouraged to have patience and prepare. In 2022, December 29 was the busiest travel day for the entire year. “Nine million Texans…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – One option to safely dispose of your Christmas tree is to recycle it. The City of Bryan is collecting live Christmas trees at no additional cost, and it’s as easy as taking out the trash. Story continues below You can leave your live Christmas tree on the curb during your brush…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Rising inflation has led to some households cutting back on spending this holiday season, leaving fewer gifts under the tree. A new poll shows that two-thirds of Americans say their expenses have gone up over the past year. During a season of increased spending like the holidays, buying gifts could…

POINT BLANK, Texas (KBTX) – Authorities have a murder suspect surrounded at a home in Point Blank, according to ABC 13 in Houston. The San Jacinto County Sheriff confirms that the man inside a trailer on St. Lucia Lane is suspected of killing at least one person in Polk County. The location of the standoff…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive to kick off the New Year! The event will be on Tuesday, January 2, from 12 pm. to 6 p.m. at the Red Cross office in Bryan at 4240 Boonville Road. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter BRYANCOLLEGESTATION to schedule an appointment. For…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Food insecurity is on the rise all over the country, and although organizations like the Brazos Valley Food Bank are working to end it they still need assistance from lawmakers. The Farm Bill is a spending package that subsidizes American farmers and also provides food assistance to millions of Americans across…

CONROE, Texas (KBTX) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men who are suspects in a burglary. Shane Null, 38, was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Building and Possession of a Controlled Substance while Ronnie Rogers, 52, was a habitual offender and charged with Burglary of a Building. The sheriff’s office…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – December 27th is the second-to-last Powerball jackpot drawing of the year. The jackpot has climbed to a total of $685 million. The last drawing was on Christmas night with no jackpot winners. The lump-sum option, if someone wins Wednesday night, is an estimated $344.7 million. The Powerball jackpot was last won…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A College Station family is looking to honor their child whom they lost earlier this year. Jack Wiederstein, a Wellborn Middle School student, passed away in May after taking his own life. Jack’s mom, Sharon Baker-Hughes, described the 13-year-old as smart, funny, and kind. “He was just a really great…