Brazos Valley realtors get additional training on how to better serve veterans

Brazos Valley realtors get additional training on how to better serve veterans

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Fairway Independent Mortgage partnered with American Warrior Initiative to put on a four-hour CE training course for realtors in the area. This training designated local realtors as an “American Warrior Real Estate Professional” to help military home buyers. After the training, one veteran was surprised with his own service dog. The…

The first open house meeting for the I-14 study took place in Madisonville

The first open house meeting for the I-14 study took place in Madisonville

MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – The very first I-14 study open house meeting was Wednesday evening. This meeting was from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Madisonville High School. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of the first phase of the study. Phase one just includes studying the area and getting feedback…

Amazon drone delivery service advances, expansions announced

Amazon drone delivery service advances, expansions announced

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Amazon shared with KBTX on Wednesday multiple expansions and technology advancements surrounding its Prime Air delivery service. While College Station and Lockeford, California, are the only two locations currently where this service is available, Amazon says in 2024 they will expand to another state in the United States plus Europe…

Local, international artists creating murals in Aggieland

Local, international artists creating murals in Aggieland

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley has invited five artists to add more beauty to College Station. They’re a part of the Arts Council’s inaugural Rev Up the Arts Mural Festival. It started Monday and is running until Saturday. The artists have separate locations where they’re putting their talents…

Online voting is open for $5,000 donation to a volunteer fire department in Texas

Online voting is open for $5,000 donation to a volunteer fire department in Texas

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – In 2022, the Brazos County District 2 Volunteer Fire Department received a $5,000 donation from Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers and the law firm is giving away another $5,000 this year. This time three fire departments from across Central Texas have the chance to win. From Monday, October 16th to Thursday, November…

City of College Station receives federal grant to support law enforcement

City of College Station receives federal grant to support law enforcement

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The City of College Station will receive a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to purchase law enforcement equipment. The money comes through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. U.S. Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, made the announcement Wednesday. The $52,576 grant will be…

TDCJ lockdown and search results in hundreds of contraband items seized

TDCJ lockdown and search results in hundreds of contraband items seized

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – A statewide lockdown of 100 facilities lasting nearly two months has resulted in hundreds of contraband items including cell phones, weapons, and drugs seized by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. A statewide lockdown took effect September 6 for TDCJ to take “swift and immediate action to address a rise in…

Home caregiver arrested for allegedly stealing credit card information from hospice patient

Home caregiver arrested for allegedly stealing credit card information from hospice patient

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A College Station woman is in custody for allegedly stealing and using credit card numbers from a hospice patient. According to police reports, Jada Harvey, 26, was filling in as an in-home caregiver for a hospice patient in December 2022. After completing her time working, the family noticed a number…