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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The United Way of the Brazos Valley has announced Kim Fox as its 2nd Annual Johnny Burns Impact Award winner. Fox has supported nonprofits in our area for nearly 25 years through volunteer work and her career. She will be presented the award at a kickoff tailgate in August.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – USA Track & Field (USATF) released a statement Thursday after several people, including a Texas A&M University employee, were injured in a crowded event the day prior. At the National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships at Texas A&M on Wednesday, USATF said a crowd had exceeded capacity, so university…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital just named its first ‘Mini Medic,’ a pediatric patient in end-stage renal failure. Jaxon Gonzalez, 12, was named ‘Mini Medic’ after being diagnosed with stage 5 renal failure about a year ago. In December of 2022, Jaxon first noticed something wasn’t right. “I used…
“Texas sues Biden administration over confidential contraception for teens” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced he is suing the Biden administration over a federal…
“El Paso County officials say it’s time the state pays for Operation Lone Star arrests” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. El Paso County leaders say a recent surge in migrant arrests…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Bryan Animal Center is hosting a free microchip and rabies vaccination event. The event will take place Saturday, August 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Villa West Park-2050 West Villa Maria Road in Bryan. The center will be giving away free microchips and free rabies vaccines to pets residing…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Since the opening of the Twin Oaks landfill, Bryan-College Station has been paying around $30 a ton to dump city trash. Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management announced Wednesday it would be doing away with tipping fees for the cities. Meaning city trucks will no longer pay a fee to dump at…
BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) – The Brenham Fire Department served the community in a sweet way on Thursday. Firefighters helped out Brenham Dairy Queen on a busy Miracle Treat Day. The guys jumped into the kitchen, cooked hamburgers and fries, took orders at the window, delivered meals to guests, and made ice cream treats. There was…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – As College Station grows, so does its retirement community. In a new report from the US Census Bureau, College Station was listed as one of the top five fastest-growing retirement populations in America. In another article by Realtor.com, Texas is home to four cities in the top 10 where retirees…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The dive-in movie at the Bryan Aquatic Center has been postponed due to weather. It was set to happen tonight at 8:30 p.m. but due to the rainy weather, it has been rescheduled. The new date for the Dive-In movie, featuring Finding Nemo, will be Friday, Aug. 2. Concerns may be…
