Annual ‘Lights On’ tradition marks the start of holiday season in College Station

Annual ‘Lights On’ tradition marks the start of holiday season in College Station

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -As Thanksgiving fades into the past, the City of College Station is embracing the festive holiday spirit. A longstanding tradition since 1984, Christmas in the Park has evolved into a dazzling display of over a million lights, solidifying its status as a beloved holiday favorite. What started as a local family’s…

Brazos County shooting may have been act of self-defense, according to deputies

Brazos County shooting may have been act of self-defense, according to deputies

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – A shooting that happened on private property on the east side of Brazos County earlier this month may have been an act of self-defense, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KBTX. Anthony McGruder, 33, was shot by the property owner on the morning of Sunday, November 5 on Hensarling…

End of pandemic-era benefits result in food insecurity growth in rural areas of Texas

End of pandemic-era benefits result in food insecurity growth in rural areas of Texas

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – If you had plenty of food to eat this Thanksgiving Day, consider yourself lucky. Food insecurity rates across the country are higher than they were during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the country, including right here in the Brazos Valley, people are living their daily lives without enough food…

Restaurant Report Card: November 23, 2023

Restaurant Report Card: November 23, 2023

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Health Department makes available to all media each week the results of inspections at local businesses. A “No Score” (N/S) can be given at restaurant openings, field or complaint investigations, and follow-up inspections. P/S or permit suspension happens after a restaurant scores lower than 70 or if…

Fire reported at College Station home on Thanksgiving night

Fire reported at College Station home on Thanksgiving night

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The College Station Fire Department responded Thursday night to a fire at a townhouse on Brentwood Drive East. The incident occured at The Villaggio complex in the 200 block of Brentwood Drive E between Texas Avenue and Cornell Drive. No injuries have been reported. It’s unclear at this time what…

Troopers investigating pair of fiery crashes on I-45 in Madison County

Troopers investigating pair of fiery crashes on I-45 in Madison County

MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating two separate crashes that occurred on Thanksgiving morning on Interstate Highway 45 near OSR in Madison County. In the first crash, a 2022 Toyota Tacoma was traveling northbound. The driver lost control for an unknown reason, struck the cable barrier, and caught on…