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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Topgolf is one step closer to calling Bryan home thanks to a new lease that the Bryan City Council approved on Thursday. Before the transaction can be finished, the city of Bryan needs to approve the company’s lease of city land. BigShots Golf’s lease agreement says if the company changes its…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – If you’re looking for a fruit tree option to plant, experts suggests a persimmon tree. “Besides maybe jujube this is really the easiest popular fruit to grow and yeah, just super easy,” said Tim Hartmann with Texas A&M AgriLife. Hartmann showed several varieties, including one that grows in the wild….

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Health Department makes available to all media each week the results of inspections at local businesses. A “No Score” (N/S) can be given at restaurant openings, field or complaint investigations, and follow-up inspections. P/S or permit suspension happens after a restaurant scores lower than 70 or if…

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -As a firearm owner, experts say it is your responsibility to know how to properly handle and secure them safely. Around 9,000 handguns were reported lost or stolen in the United States last year, including several from right here in the Brazos Valley. According to “Everytown for Gun Safety,” a nonprofit…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Tipping during the holiday season can be difficult to navigate. It can be tricky to know who and when to give a tip. The Director of Texas Etiquette, Misty Harris, joined First News at Four to discuss the best practices this holiday season. “The people you see normally if you already…

MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – Christmas is year-round at Madisonville Christmas Company. After their first holiday season in business, they’re looking to grow their community presence even more. Lindsey Allen, president of Madisonville Christmas Company, says their first holiday season was a huge success. “We worked so hard to try to put something together that we…

SNOOK, Texas (KBTX) – The Snook Extension Education Association will host a New Year’s Eve Scholarship Dance. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Snook SPJST Hall and will feature live music from the Edward Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band. Tickets are $15 or a VIP table can be purchased for $160. “It’s…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A College Station woman says on Monday a pair of men offering to trim trees at her home took off with some of her personal property. “As one of the men distracted me in the front, the other went into the back and went into my home,” she said. The…

ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) – A Grimes County inmate who attacked a deputy at the county jail this past summer has been sentenced to three decades in prison for the assault. Orlando Rodney James, 38, was found guilty of assault on a peace officer. During the trial, several employees testified to the ongoing disciplinary issues with…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -The NICU babies at Baylor Scott & White in College Station are ready for the holiday season. They got all dressed up complete with Santa hugs and cozy Christmas sweaters. They are TREE-mendously adorable.