Deadline to apply for College Station boards, committees, and commissions approaching

Deadline to apply for College Station boards, committees, and commissions approaching

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The deadline to apply for several different committees, commissions and boards in the City of College Station is quickly approaching. Residents have until Friday, Dec. 29 to apply for any of the open positions. Organizations with resident advisory boards include Aggieland Humane Society, B/CS Library Committee, and Planning and Zoning…

Investigation underway for two drive-by shootings in Brenham

Investigation underway for two drive-by shootings in Brenham

BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) – The Brenham Police Department has shared information related to two drive-by shootings this month. The following is a news release from the City of Brenham: The Brenham Police Department released today, December 22, 2023, details about an incident occurring on December 8, 2023, at approximately 4:36 pm. Officers responded to a…

Boil water notice rescinded for Burleson County area

Boil water notice rescinded for Burleson County area

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A major road washout in Burleson County last week prompted a boil water notice for one community, but it has now been rescinded. The following notice was shared Wednesday by authorities: On December 23, 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Milano Water Supply Corporation public water system, TX1660009,…

Texas AG secures settlement with parent company of Optimum for customer complaints

Texas AG secures settlement with parent company of Optimum for customer complaints

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A settlement has been reached between the Texas Attorney General’s Office and what used to be known as Suddenlink. It has since been rebranded as Optimum. Attorney General Ken Paxton went after the company after receiving complaints from consumers about Suddenlink’s billing practices, slow internet speed, poor customer service, and more….

Bryan mayor wins ‘Mayor Ring Off 2023′ competition raising money for the Salvation Army

Bryan mayor wins ‘Mayor Ring Off 2023′ competition raising money for the Salvation Army

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -This Christmas season, the Bryan and College Station mayors continued the tradition of the annual Mayor Ring Off competition. The mayors rang the bell to help raise money for the Salvation Army on December 2. On Tuesday, the Salvation Army of Bryan/College Station announced Mayor Bobby Gutierrez and the City of Bryan…

Wilson Drug’s closure in Hearne echoes industry-wide independent pharmacy struggles

Wilson Drug’s closure in Hearne echoes industry-wide independent pharmacy struggles

HEARNE, Texas (KBTX) -In the last decade, over 1,000 independent pharmacies in Texas have closed, and more closures are expected next year, including right here in the Brazos Valley. A pharmacy that has served the Hearne community for decades is set to close its doors for good next week. Since 1954, Wilson Drug in Downtown…

Students from Texas A&M’s Corp of Cadets march 1,000 miles to raise awareness and funds

Students from Texas A&M’s Corp of Cadets march 1,000 miles to raise awareness and funds

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -A group of eight Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets students marched 1,000 miles across Colorado to help raise awareness and funds for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. They call it Project Atlas. The mission is to raise funds to help assist families of fallen and disabled warriors, and this year’s…

Officials remind everyone to prioritize safety this New Year’s Eve

Officials remind everyone to prioritize safety this New Year’s Eve

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – With Christmas behind us, New Year’s Eve is only days away. An experienced taxi driver, Tim Liddle, says the roads can be busy and hazardous over the holidays, especially on New Year’s Eve. “You really need to be aware of all your surroundings,” said Liddle with 1st Class Taxi &…

Looking to give back in 2024? Brazos Valley Food Bank is looking for volunteers

Looking to give back in 2024? Brazos Valley Food Bank is looking for volunteers

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – If your 2024 resolutions include giving back to your community, the Brazos Valley Food Bank has several opportunities. Theresa Mangapora, the Executive Director at the Brazos Valley Food Bank, said the food bank is always looking for volunteers to help sort food, or if you want to be more hands-on, partner…