New update for the proposed Interstate 14 that would cross into Bryan

New update for the proposed Interstate 14 that would cross into Bryan

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Phase one of the I-14 Central Texas Corridor Study will officially begin on October 18 after many years of discussion. Bob Colwell, the Public Information Officer for TxDOT in Bryan, said the entire study will take about seven years for it to be complete. “This is the very first, the kickoff, of…

Brazos County Housing Finance Corporation greenlights application to revitalize Southgate Village

Brazos County Housing Finance Corporation greenlights application to revitalize Southgate Village

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Housing Finance Corporation voted Tuesday to allow Envolve Property Management to move forward with the process of purchasing an affordable housing complex. Southgate Village is a low-income housing complex near Texas A&M University. Residents depend on Section 8 vouchers to afford rent. “It’s a 50-year-old property and 50-year-old…

Bryan council approves multiple agenda items Tuesday night

Bryan council approves multiple agenda items Tuesday night

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Multiple agenda items at Bryan’s City Council meeting Tuesday night were approved. That includes who will be conducting the design and construction of a $17 million project for Midtown Park. The park is tennis and multi-use facility that is being funded by an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M, and was approved…

Man sentenced to 40 years in prison following 10th DWI conviction

Man sentenced to 40 years in prison following 10th DWI conviction

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Brazos County Jury sentenced a man to 40 years in prison after he was convicted of driving while intoxicated 10 times. The same jury found Darwin Batton guilty on Friday after two hours of deliberations. Batton was arrested on May 15, 2016, after a citizen reported he was driving while…

James Avery partners with Blue Bell with new charm

James Avery partners with Blue Bell with new charm

KERRVILLE, Texas (KWTX) – Two famous Texas-based companies are collaborating to give customers quite a treat. James Avery Artisan Jewelry has launched its new Blue Bell® Ice Cream Charm that features intricate details and a mixed-metal style, the charm is designed after a classic Blue Bell carton of ice cream. “We are excited to partner…

Man accused of stealing woman’s car in College Station receives 17 years

Man accused of stealing woman’s car in College Station receives 17 years

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – On October 5, 2023, Dashaun Knox, of Katy was convicted of Robbery and sentenced to 17 years in prison for the offense of Robbery. On March 3, 2022, the victim stopped her vehicle at a local gas station in order to get gas. After getting gas, the victim pulled her vehicle…