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GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Dozens of Iola elementary students are learning about what police officers do to serve the community and help victims of crime. Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell, District Attorney Andria Bender and Chief Investigator John Wren from the District Attorney’s Office were at Iola Elementary School this week reading to Kindergarten…

​The Texas House on Friday voted to strip school vouchers from the chamber’s massive education funding bill, effectively gutting Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority from the legislation. The House voted 84-63 in favor of an amendment offered by Rep. John Raney of College Station. Twenty-one Republicans, most of whom represent rural districts, joined all Democrats…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A total of 600 boxes of meals were handed out Friday to help ensure families across the area have food for Thanksgiving. This was the 26th annual Thanksgiving Basket Project led by the Rotary Club of Aggieland. Friday, the group along with volunteers from Texas A&M and local youth ministries…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M leaders broke ground on a new $13 million facility located at the RELLIS campus in Bryan. This is the future home of the Texas A&M Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center. During the ceremony, leaders expressed the importance of animal reproduction science to ensure the future of the food supply is…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Mark Welsh III, Texas A&M Interim President, has been named the sole finalist in a search for the University System’s permanent president. A special meeting was called Friday by the Texas A&M Board of Regents. The meeting was in executive session for a little more than an hour-and-a-half. It was…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday for assaulting police officers. Maurice Rollo Jr. pleaded guilty to the assault charge and possession of a controlled substance. On May 16, 2021, a Bryan Police officer pulled him over for not using his blinker. Rollo then reportedly got out…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The holiday season is a great time for crafts. This week we learn about some fun, easy ways to keep the kids busy. They can create some table runners or placemats. All you need is crayons, scissors, and butcher paper. Watch the video in the player above to learn more.

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – If you’re looking to add a four-legged companion to your family, The Urgent Animals of Hearne can help. The organization is hosting its 5th Annual Barksgiving Saturday at The Ranch Harley-Davidson from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is one of the Urgent Animals of Hearne’s biggest fundraisers. The funds assist…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The City of College Station has made significant efforts to enhance its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) over the past couple of years, resulting in what they say are notable improvements in response times and overall patient care. The city says these initiatives demonstrate its commitment to maximizing efficiency and ensuring…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The City of Bryan City Council met on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of topics including adding new ambulances to the city fleet, the proposed mixed-used development in the Midtown area near Northgate and Hensel Park and adding new license plate readers on select city streets. Mayor Pro Tem James…