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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station residents voted in a new College Station ISD school board trustee. After six years on the board, incumbent Geralyn Nolan was defeated by newcomer Heather Simmen, who garnered 56% of the vote. “I would just like to thank all my supporters, especially my family,” said Simmen following her…

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – The Sam Houston State University Rodeo Team unveiled their new indoor arena Tuesday before their first rodeo competition. According to university staff, it’s the first time in 20 years the rodeo team has had an indoor arena to call home. Rodeo Team Coach Bubba Miller says he’s excited to give his…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Among three people running for Place 2 on Bryan ISD’s Board of Trustees, incumbent Julie Harlin came out on top. Harlin garnered 46% of the vote, requiring only a plurality to win. Former Bryan city councilman Prentiss Madison received 42%, while Christasha Ransome got 12% of the vote. A total of…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station ISD saw significant support for two bond proposals, which will spur major building projects on several campuses, improve district-wide security, and ensure technology access for students and teachers. The district didn’t see the same support for two bonds designed to fund football, track, baseball, and softball complex improvements….

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – October ended as the eighth warmest of record in Bryan-College Station’s 141 years of record keeping, tying 1892 for a top 10 place. After a short chill to end October and kick off the eleventh month of the year, November is feeling more like September across much of the United States…

NEW CANEY, Texas (KBTX) – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an arson investigation at a Buddhist temple. Sunday night, deputies responded to the temple in the 17000 block of FM 1485 in New Caney. Security footage shows the alleged suspect approaching the temple and running away from it. Authorities believe the suspect threw…

By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune Nov. 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. The third special legislative session ended with a whimper Tuesday morning without a deal on school vouchers — Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority —…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – On Tuesday the United States Supreme Court heard a case originating from Texas surrounding gun ownership rights and protective orders. Criminal Defense Attorney and KBTX Legal Analyst Shane Phelps joined First News at Four to discuss the case. The case before the court involves a Texas man, Zackey Rahimi, who was…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -Increasingly, cashless parking is gaining popularity and convenience as people gravitate towards carrying web-connected phones over cash. Many parking facilities across the country now employ mobile apps or QR codes to collect payment, those black-and-white squares leading to a website that collects information for convenient payment. One woman told KBTX her…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Happening right now, a chance to help the vulnerable in the Bryan-College Station community as we get closer to those cold winter months. Twin City Mission is hosting its annual coat and blanket giveaway, and they need the public’s help. Dorothy Nevill, Twin City Mission’s CEO, joined First News at Four…