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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Friday afternoon, TxDOT showed residents the consequences of drinking and driving with a holiday-themed interactive experience. As people gather to celebrate the holiday, the state of Texas wants you to remember the danger of drinking and getting behind the wheel. Julia Davies, Traffic Safety Specialist for the Bryan TxDOT district, said…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Despite four special sessions the Texas Legislature has not passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s priority item of school vouchers. Public school superintendents have voiced their concerns about the program if it were to get passed, but Laura Colangelo, the Executive Director of the Texas Private Schools Association, said her group is all…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – On Friday teachers at Jane Long Intermediate School received Amazon Gift Cards from Bryan ISD’s Education Foundation. According to the school district, a total of $100,000 was donated by the foundation to all of its full-time classroom teachers. The district said the money was raised during the Hometown Reunion Event.

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The staff at St. Joseph Health are flexing their creative muscles this holiday season. Their lobbies are filled with uniquely decorated Christmas trees, and they’re up for auction. There are 55 decorated trees to pick from. The auction kicks off online on Dec. 11 and lasts until Dec. 14. Market President,…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The GiveJoy Foundation is partnering with Bryan ISD for this year’s Grow and Give Back Holiday Drive. The foundation said the drive benefits 300 children from 75 families within the school district. Those families are provided with a freshly prepared holiday meal and each child receives $100 worth of gifts. Those…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A man convicted of stabbing two people at a College Station bar in February of 2022 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Frank Hernandez III was sentenced by Judge David Hilburn Friday following a guilty verdict from a jury in the 361st district court Tuesday. According to prosecutors, on…

HOUSTON, Texas (KBTX) – A federal judge signed the final judgment against Brazos County in a lawsuit involving the sexual assault of a minor when he was detained in the Brazos County Detention Center. The county will pay the $500,000 plus post-judgment interest to the victim. In December 2022, the victim was 17 years old…

WASHINGTON, Texas (KBTX) – Step back in time for an 1850′s Christmas at Washington-on-the-Brazos Historic Site this weekend. The Candlelight Christmas event will run Dec. 8 and 9 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as costumed interpreters bring to life the festivities of the season with musket-fire, music, dancing and more. Step into the historic…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – ‘Tis the season to shop local! Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., The Local at Lake Walk is hosting a holiday market. The Holiday Night Bazaar will feature over 50 vendors as well as live music. The Local is a weekly, outdoor market featured local artisan vendors. It is located at…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A dozen Blinn students are ready to serve their community and save lives. Blinn College’s Paramedic Program recognized 12 graduates with a pinning ceremony held at the Blinn RELLIS Administration Building at Texas A&M-RELLIS. Each graduate earned their paramedic technology certificate or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Associate in Applied Science degree,…