Brazos Valley Gives assisting more nonprofits, aiming to break record

Brazos Valley Gives assisting more nonprofits, aiming to break record

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The 5th Annual Brazos Valley Gives is already off to a strong start. The initiative, which is powered by the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley, started the official day of giving Tuesday with $411,856 because of early giving. The foundation’s goal is to raise at least $1.25 million by 11…

Tahoka, the abandoned and abused dog, now ready for adoption

Tahoka, the abandoned and abused dog, now ready for adoption

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Tahoka, the dog who was found abandoned and critically ill, is now ready for adoption, according to Aggieland Humane Society. The male poodle mix captured the hearts of the Brazos Valley when his story went viral. Tahoka received care from Kingdom Animal Hospital in Bryan and at Aggieland Humane Society. Thanks…

Texas A&M expresses solidarity with Aggies impacted by the Israel-Hamas war, discusses Qatar campus

Texas A&M expresses solidarity with Aggies impacted by the Israel-Hamas war, discusses Qatar campus

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, Texas A&M University is rallying to provide assistance and solidarity to members of its diverse Aggie community who are directly impacted. Interim President Ret. Gen. Mark Welsh released a statement pledging both prayer and support in these trying times. In…

Miss Madison County Scholarship Organization looking to return to Miss Texas

Miss Madison County Scholarship Organization looking to return to Miss Texas

MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – Madison County was represented on the Miss Texas stage for the first time this summer. Now, the Miss Madison County Scholarship Organization is ready to do it again. The organization is looking for two young women, 13-24, to take to the 2024 Miss Texas competition. Aside from looking beautiful on stage,…

LEIAS and Urgent Animals of Hearne team up for Howl-O-Ween

LEIAS and Urgent Animals of Hearne team up for Howl-O-Ween

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Leaders Excelling in Academics and Service (LEIAS) and Urgent Animals of Hearne are teaming up to host the first-ever Howl-O-Ween. The event begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Throckmorton Lawn in Aggie Park. Adoptable dogs, along with food trucks, music and vendors will be on hand. “We’ll also…

Firefighters respond to fire at Southgate Village Apartments in College Station

Firefighters respond to fire at Southgate Village Apartments in College Station

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The College Station Fire Department responded Monday night to a fire at the Southgate Village apartments in the 100 block of Luther Street. When they arrived, smoke was seen pouring out of the attic of one of the buildings, according to radio traffic. It’s unclear what started the fire. We’ll…