Brazos County Commissioners to hold public hearing on tax abatement guidelines

Brazos County Commissioners to hold public hearing on tax abatement guidelines

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -According to online records, Brazos County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatements. The county says the goal is to stimulate economic growth by providing incentives for businesses that meet certain criteria. The Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act (Chapter 312 of…

Thieves target multiple oil well sites in Burleson County in recent weeks

Thieves target multiple oil well sites in Burleson County in recent weeks

CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) -Thieves have recently targeted over five oil well sites in Burleson County, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office. Incidents have been reported in Snook, Cooks Point, Deanville, and Caldwell, with criminals taking essential equipment crucial for maintaining operational oil pumps. According to the Railroad Commission, oil production in the Lone Star…

Food for Families: Mobile pantries serve community by bringing the food to them

Food for Families: Mobile pantries serve community by bringing the food to them

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -When you donate to the Food for Families Food Drive, you are helping our neighbors in need across the Brazos Valley. Your donation fuels pantries and programs across the region. There are now mobile pantries in six counties across the Brazos Valley, bringing food directly to communities that are in need. In…

Save time, money on holiday decorating

Save time, money on holiday decorating

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Holiday decorating is a highlight of the Christmas season. Although, it can be costly and time-consuming. That’s why designer Molly Watson offered some tips Tuesday on BVTM. “I don’t think anyone needs to be overwhelmed with Christmas or holiday decorating,” Watson said. “You don’t want to complicate things. It’s already complicated…

The Theatre Company of Bryan/College Station presents ‘A Christmas Carol: The Musical’

The Theatre Company of Bryan/College Station presents ‘A Christmas Carol: The Musical’

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Theatre Company of Bryan/College Station is bringing in the holidays with the classic “A Christmas Carol: The Musical.” The show introduces the audience to Ebenezer Scrooge as he journeys to learn the meaning of Christmas. “It’s a wonderful Christmas story that just gets you all up in your feels and…

Brazos Valley Food Bank shares what items are needed most this season

Brazos Valley Food Bank shares what items are needed most this season

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – This week thousands of pounds of food will be donated during the annual KBTX Food For Families Food Drive. Brazos Valley Food Bank Executive Director Theresa Mangapora shared the items the food bank and its partners need most this season. “Cereal is always needed, but the last year, year and…

City of College Station holds first Christmas parade

City of College Station holds first Christmas parade

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The City of College Station held its first Christmas parade Saturday. This new Christmas parade follows the cancellation of the annual BCS Christmas Parade. The parade committee cited new medians installed on Texas Avenue as the main reason for the cancellation of the decades long tradition. The new parade route…

Prepare for road closures ahead of upcoming holiday events

Prepare for road closures ahead of upcoming holiday events

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The holiday season is in full swing, and the weekend of Dec. 2 is packed with community events. With the crowded calendar, there’s ‘snow’ avoiding road closures. The City of College Station Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park are both expected to affect the roadways. The College Station Police…

College Station teacher receives truckload of tech from Amazon and Illumination

College Station teacher receives truckload of tech from Amazon and Illumination

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A fourth grade teacher in College Station received the surprise of a lifetime from Amazon and Illumination. Magie Tran teaches dual language math and science at Southwood Valley Elementary. Her principal, Ali DeLuna, nominated her for a contest Amazon and Illumination organized to promote their new movie, “Migration.” “This was…

Bryan High School students give holiday music an colorful spin for Electric Light Orchestra

Bryan High School students give holiday music an colorful spin for Electric Light Orchestra

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Bryan High School orchestra is putting an electric spin on popular Christmas music on Monday, Dec. 4. They’ll be taking to the stage at the Bryan ISD Performing Arts Center for the free concert, featuring band, choir and orchestra performances set to a special light show. Story continues below You…