School districts face financial challenges adhering to state-mandated school safety requirements

School districts face financial challenges adhering to state-mandated school safety requirements

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – School districts across the state say they’re struggling to find room in their budgets for recent school safety requirements enacted by the Texas State Legislature. Following the tragedy at Uvalde, the legislature sought to implement measures designed to make Texas schools safer. On Sept. 1, House Bill 3 went into effect,…

Texas A&M President takes questions from media, discusses university future

Texas A&M President takes questions from media, discusses university future

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M President Gen. Mark Welsh took questions from the media on Wednesday, just one day after the Board of Regents approved him for the spot. As he makes the transition from Interim to President, Welsh told the group he is prepared to hit the ground running and hopes others…

Scotty’s House Facility Dog lends a paw in court

Scotty’s House Facility Dog lends a paw in court

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Scotty’s House, a child advocacy center in the Brazos Valley, and more specifically their Facility Dog “Sawyer” had a big year. Scotty’s House received Sawyer in 2018 and he’s been making an impact ever since. Sawyer is a source of comfort for children during forensic interviews, medical exams, counseling sessions, and…

New Goodwill store set to open Friday in College Station

New Goodwill store set to open Friday in College Station

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A new Goodwill will open Friday in College Station. It’s located along the frontage road between Rock Prairie and William D. Fitch next to the Harley Davidson. They are having their grand opening at 10 a.m. Friday. There will be food, drinks and lots of great deals inside. It’s the…