With 400 wish lists left to fill, Salvation Army extends Angel Tree donation deadline

With 400 wish lists left to fill, Salvation Army extends Angel Tree donation deadline

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Salvation Army extended their Angel Tree donation deadline to Dec. 11 after 400 wish lists remained unfulfilled on the original deadline date. The Angel Tree program provides Christmas gifts to low-income families. Donors can “adopt” an angel by donating their wish list. Captain Marianne Villanueva says the program gives hope…

Wind blows every which way as a strong front brings us back to winter Saturday

Wind blows every which way as a strong front brings us back to winter Saturday

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Friday will give us a quick return to springtime temperatures and short sleeves, before colder air plunges into the Brazos Valley later in the day on Saturday in the wake of a cold front. A strong low pressure system is actively forming on the front range of the Rocky Mountains, pulling…

Texas DPS absolves its leaders of wrongdoing after investigating migrant mistreatment claims

Texas DPS absolves its leaders of wrongdoing after investigating migrant mistreatment claims

By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Dec. 7, 2023 Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Five months after a Texas Department of Public Safety medic told his superiors that troopers were ordered to push migrants back into the…

Casey Dacus announces resignation at Navasota ISD

Casey Dacus announces resignation at Navasota ISD

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – After six seasons at Navasota ISD, serving as the district’s athletic director and head football coach, Casey Dacus has turned in his resignation to superintendent Stu Musick. Friday morning Dacus told his players that he was stepping down to entertain other employment opportunities both in public education and in the private…

Texas A&M marked the first night of Hanukkah with the lighting of their Menorah

Texas A&M marked the first night of Hanukkah with the lighting of their Menorah

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The lighting of the Menorah took place on the campus of Texas A&M University Thursday night. The event was hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center outside Rudder Plaza. The event was open to members of the community and students. Texas A&M President, Mark Welsh, was in attendance. “Anytime Aggies can…

Navasota small businesses gear up for Home for the Holidays

Navasota small businesses gear up for Home for the Holidays

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – Ahead of the city of Navasota’s Home for the Holidays event, a local business owner is encouraging people to shop small to make a big impact this holiday season. Lloyd Lively, the city’s marketing and communications director, says it will be a day full of holiday cheer. The free, family-friendly event…