Several events planned to honor and remember Brazos County veterans

Several events planned to honor and remember Brazos County veterans

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – There are several ways to remember and honor veterans who served and passed on in Brazos County. Starting Saturday, Nov. 4th at the College Station City Cemetery volunteers will begin placing flags at 8:30 a.m. at the graves of service members. “There are 900 veterans at College Station City Cemetery,” Wreaths…

College Station celebrates Music Friendly Texas Community status

College Station celebrates Music Friendly Texas Community status

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The City of College Station officially became a Music Friendly Texas Community on Thursday. Music Friendly Texas is a state program out of the Texas Music Office, created to provide a network to foster the local music industry. Representatives from the Governor’s Texas Music Office presented the certification at the…

Brenham ISD pulls 32 books from high school library after resident complaints

Brenham ISD pulls 32 books from high school library after resident complaints

BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) – The Brenham High School library pulled 32 books from circulation after two residents raised concerns about their content during an Oct. 16 board of trustees meeting. The titles will undergo a formal review process to decide whether or not they’ll be allowed back on library shelves. Brenham residents Brit and Eddie…

Legislators cast doubt on final special session, school districts eye funding discussions

Legislators cast doubt on final special session, school districts eye funding discussions

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – State leaders say they expect to see Gov. Greg Abbott request a fourth special session as the outlook for passing school legislation in the next five days appears bleak. Abbott expanded the agenda for the current legislative session with expectations of passing a school voucher program and public school funding. And…

Have thousands of books at your fingertips at Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Have thousands of books at your fingertips at Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – If you’re looking for a new book or even a few more, the Friends of the Library can help. The nonprofit is hosting its Fall Book Sale starting Friday, and there will be thousands of books to choose from. The book sale will be hosted on the second floor of the…

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $15.7 million to Texas volunteer fire departments

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $15.7 million to Texas volunteer fire departments

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas A&M Forest Service is awarding $15.7 million dollars in grants to Volunteer Fire Departments across the state of Texas. A total of 260 Volunteer Fire Departments across Texas are receiving these grants and some of these fire departments are right here in our area. These departments received grants…