Becky Gates Children’s Center celebrates 25 years of education, research

Becky Gates Children’s Center celebrates 25 years of education, research

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Becky Gates Children’s Center celebrated 25 years of supporting Aggie children. The children’s center is located on campus and serves over 165 children of Texas A&M University staff, students and faculty. During an event to celebrate the milestone Friday, attendees heard from the namesake of the center, Becky Gates…

Glow in the dark golf tournament to support Junior Achievement

Glow in the dark golf tournament to support Junior Achievement

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Junior Achievement of the Brazos Valley is mixing things up by hosting a miniature golf tournament at night. Shot in the Dark Putt Putt Night Golf Fundraising Tournament is Friday, Nov. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at BigShots Golf Aggieland. The event includes an 18 Hole Putt Putt Tournament with…

Clowning Around: Brenham firefighters make fire safety fun

Clowning Around: Brenham firefighters make fire safety fun

BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) – When you think of clowns, usually you think of the circus, but Brenham Firefighters are using clowns and comedy to teach fire prevention to kids. The firefighters are sharing life-saving information through a skit — complete with props, puppets and clowns in full hair and makeup. The clowns went to 10…

Candy, costumes and contests in store for 4th Annual Halloweentown

Candy, costumes and contests in store for 4th Annual Halloweentown

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Even though downtown Bryan’s Halloweentown has a new date, families can still expect a lot of fun and activities. The event, which is now happening on Halloween from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., will feature trick-or-treating, costume contests, photo stations and a kids’ dance floor. The costume contest will be divided…

Crafted Crunchies puts a unique spin on classic sweets & treats

Crafted Crunchies puts a unique spin on classic sweets & treats

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – There’s a cool way to enjoy your favorite candy just in time for Halloween. Crafted Crunchies sells freeze-dried items from candy, pastries to even ice cream. Owner Victoria Hicks says she and her husband started freeze-drying in 2020 and says they were surprised how popular the trend has become over…

DPS responding to vehicle fire on Highway 21, impacting multiple lanes of traffic

DPS responding to vehicle fire on Highway 21, impacting multiple lanes of traffic

BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – A crash between an RV and an 18-wheeler resulted in a fire, shutting down multiple lanes on Highway 21. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. Friday in Burleson County near Caldwell at FM 50 and Highway 21. According to the Department of Public Safety, the RV was stopped at an…

College Station police executing search warrant near school Friday morning

College Station police executing search warrant near school Friday morning

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Families dropping off students at A&M Consolidated High School may have noticed some increased police activity Friday morning. College Station police officers, including SWAT, were executing a search warrant in the 700 block of San Pedro. CSPD’s Public Information Officer said there is no danger to the public.

College Station rezoning hopes to increase affordable housing, while addressing neighborhood Integrity

College Station rezoning hopes to increase affordable housing, while addressing neighborhood Integrity

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -The City of College Station says it is working to increase affordable housing options in the city while addressing neighborhood integrity and the quality of life for all residents. College Station city leaders met Thursday to take a look at rezoning more than two dozen areas as a way of addressing…

With the cooler weather approaching, space heaters must be used with caution

With the cooler weather approaching, space heaters must be used with caution

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – With cooler weather quickly approaching, now is the time to check your heat sources. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. And with cooler temperatures coming up, you should be aware of how you use space heaters in your…