Federal safety board shares findings on fatal oil and gas well blowout in Burleson County

Federal safety board shares findings on fatal oil and gas well blowout in Burleson County

BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – A federal safety board on Tuesday shared findings of a devastating oil and gas well blowout that occurred three years ago in Burleson County. The incident which occurred on January 29, 2020, resulted in the death of three contract workers and left a fourth severely injured. The Daniel H. Wendland…

Bryan PD responded to an aggravated robbery that took place over the weekend

Bryan PD responded to an aggravated robbery that took place over the weekend

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Bryan police are investigating an aggravated robbery that took place over the holiday weekend. On Saturday, December 23rd, officers responded to the 1500 block of N Washington for reports of a robbery. Police say the armed suspects approached the victim and demanded a firearm he was carrying. Public Information Officer Kole…

Still Creek Ranch reflects on last decade of service, discusses future plans

Still Creek Ranch reflects on last decade of service, discusses future plans

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Over the past 10 years the staff at Still Creek Ranch have helped more than 300 children. The organization has been on a mission to help at-risk children in the Brazos Valley have a safe place to thrive since 1988. “We like to say we take children from crisis to creation…

Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley offers discounted memberships

Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley offers discounted memberships

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – With just a few days left until Christmas, the children’s museum of the Brazos Valley wants to save you money with discounted memberships. “You can receive 10% off a membership, either a four person membership or a or a passport membership,” said Executive Director, Patricia Lindblom. The Children’s Museum creates a…

Washed out road in Caldwell brings people together this Christmas

Washed out road in Caldwell brings people together this Christmas

BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – When a dam washed out a section of county road 378 in Caldwell, many found themselves trapped on their own street. This Christmas, a group of neighbors worked together to come up with a solution. Gene Hermes, the Burleson County Sheriff, explained “A stream had burst and went over around…

Police presence temporarily blocks Tejas Center parking lot in Bryan

Police presence temporarily blocks Tejas Center parking lot in Bryan

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A large police presence temporarily blocked a parking lot in Bryan Monday night. The incident happened around 7 p.m. in the Tejas Center parking lot behind HEB. Videos sent to KBTX’s Rusty Surette show police with weapons drawn shouting commands at a person in a vehicle. The vehicle had driven up…

Raging Bull Street Tacos and local law enforcement deliver 25 Christmas meals

Raging Bull Street Tacos and local law enforcement deliver 25 Christmas meals

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – On Christmas morning, Raging Bull Street Tacos and local law enforcement partnered to deliver Christmas meals. In total, 25 meals were provided for families. Raging Bull Tacos, with the help of Michael Ramirez with Walk-Off’s Snack Shack, prepared the food. The Bryan Police Department, College Station Police Department, Bryan Fire…

Authorities identify woman killed in natural gas explosion at Rogers home

Authorities identify woman killed in natural gas explosion at Rogers home

ROGERS, Texas (KWTX) – A natural gas explosion at a Rogers home has left one person dead and multiple others injured Sunday morning, the Rogers Volunteer Fire Department confirmed to KWTX. According to Rogers VFD, the home collapsed after a natural gas explosion and then a fire started. Six adults were in the home preparing…