Illegal burn prompts permit reminder within city limits, dangers of open burns

Illegal burn prompts permit reminder within city limits, dangers of open burns

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Firefighters are reminding residents of the dangers of burning within city limits after multiple calls for a controlled burn kept fire engines busy over the weekend. On Friday, a controlled burn in a field near Boonville Road and University Drive sent smoke into the air, triggering a response from the fire…

Local church to hold clothing drive, volunteers and donations needed

Local church to hold clothing drive, volunteers and donations needed

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – If you’re in need of clothes or shoes, a local church is holding a clothing drive, just in time for the holidays. Holy Trinity Worship Ministries will hold its quarterly Clothed in Righteousness Clothing Drive on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Neal Recreation Center Multipurpose Room…

Kent Moore mass shooting suspect unfit for trial in Brazos County

Kent Moore mass shooting suspect unfit for trial in Brazos County

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Larry Bollin, the Iola man accused of committing a mass shooting at Kent Moore Cabinets in Bryan back in 2021, was back in a Brazos County courtroom Monday. He faces charges, including murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and attempted capital murder of multiple persons. Bollin had a status hearing…

Texas A&M’s Inaugural Winter Wanderland lights up Aggie Park

Texas A&M’s Inaugural Winter Wanderland lights up Aggie Park

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -Texas A&M held its inaugural Winter Wanderland Lighting of Aggie Park Monday night. Alongside the enchanting lights, attendees enjoyed photo booths, musical performances, and cookies with hot chocolate. President-elect Mark Welsh extended holiday wishes to visitors. The event was organized by the Office of the President and the Association of Former…

Food For Families: Donations needed to support Burleson County pantries

Food For Families: Donations needed to support Burleson County pantries

CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) – Ahead of the KBTX Food for Families Food Drive, pantries in Burleson County say the need for donations and the number of families served continues to rise. There are three food pantries in Burleson County, all located in Caldwell that are partnered with the Brazos Valley Food Bank. Those are Elizabeth…

Longtime law enforcement officer remembered as a dedicated public servant

Longtime law enforcement officer remembered as a dedicated public servant

CENTERVILLE, Texas (KBTX) -Leon County is mourning the loss of a long-time law enforcement officer who passed away Friday. Donnie Mordecai served Leon County as a Deputy Sheriff, Criminal Investigator, and Chief of Police for Normangee ISD. He was currently serving as Chief of Police for Leon ISD. He also served the Washington County Sheriff’s…