Bryan WWII nurse passes away at 102: ‘Every positive adjective in Webster Dictionary would describe her’

Bryan WWII nurse passes away at 102: ‘Every positive adjective in Webster Dictionary would describe her’

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – World War II nurse and pilar of the Bryan community, Hazel Von Roeder passed away this week at the age of 102. “A nurse in the army in World War II. She was in the reserves between World War II and Korean War. When Korea came around, she decided she wanted…

Central Church hosts 2nd annual garage sale to help missionaries

Central Church hosts 2nd annual garage sale to help missionaries

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Central Church in College Station began its second annual 2-day garage sale on Friday with hopes to nearly double last year’s funds. Featured at this weekend garage sale includes a variety of furniture, tools, toys, clothes, and even antiques. As a major fundraiser for the church, organizers told KBTX they…

A&M Consolidated, College Station high schools hold annual March-A-Thon fundraisers

A&M Consolidated, College Station high schools hold annual March-A-Thon fundraisers

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The A&M Consolidated (AMCHS) and College Station High School (CSHS) bands and color guards will celebrate the back-to-school season with an annual March-A-thon. “The funds raised go so our bands can get new instruments and help students who want to be in band,” said CSHS Band Fundraising Chair, Hayden Riley….

Weekend Gardener: Texas A&M horticulture expert explains how, benefits of garden solarizing

Weekend Gardener: Texas A&M horticulture expert explains how, benefits of garden solarizing

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – While the summer season is still in full swing, it’s about that time to make sure your gardens are ready for a drop in temperatures as we prepare for the fall. A junior master gardener from Texas A&M shows us how this works. “We are going to use the sun…

College Station Fire Department partners with the Junior League of BCS for Stuff the Bus

College Station Fire Department partners with the Junior League of BCS for Stuff the Bus

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX)—The 2024-2025 school year is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get school supplies. But for some families, it’s just too expensive, and that’s why Stuff the Bus with the Junior League of Bryan-College Station is back. “As a member of the community and as a former teacher, it…

‘It broke my heart’: Bryan FD bands to support longtime firefighter after traumatic brain injury

‘It broke my heart’: Bryan FD bands to support longtime firefighter after traumatic brain injury

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A retired Bryan firefighter suffered from a traumatic brain injury last month and since, the community quickly began to rally behind him. Mark Jones served at the Bryan Fire Department for 36 years, from 1980 through 2016, and is hailed as a staple in the community. He started his career as…

Focus at Four: Bryan Farm Service now accepting Emergency Conservation Applications

Focus at Four: Bryan Farm Service now accepting Emergency Conservation Applications

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Bryan says applications for the Emergency Conservation Program are now open. The program covers Grimes, Walker, and Brazos counties. Mandy Tabrizi, the County Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency said the program is for assistance for farmers and ranchers who had damage from…

United Methodist Church of College Station holds another Grocery Giveaway

United Methodist Church of College Station holds another Grocery Giveaway

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – It’s that time again. The First United Methodist Church of College Station is holding another Grocery Giveaway. Pastor Kefentse Risher joined First News at Four on Thursday, and said this was brought about more than a year ago to help the community. “We were able to see that there was still,…

Treat of the Day: College Station McDonald’s employees receive surprise graduation party

Treat of the Day: College Station McDonald’s employees receive surprise graduation party

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Two College Station McDonald’s employees were surprised with a graduation party Wednesday. Chris and Scarlett Morris graduated from a program McDonald’s and Colorado Technical University created. They received tuition assistance through McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity program. This program helps employees and students make pursuing a degree financially achievable. In a statement,…