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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Weekend and early week sunshine will be muddled by mid-to-high level moisture sweeping over Brazos Valley skies Tuesday and Wednesday. Three tropical areas of interest — one in the Gulf of Mexico and two in the Eastern Pacific — will bring the area a chance for passing patchy areas of drizzle,…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The office of sustainability has signed and given a record total of more than $300,000 dollars in major grants across campus, and more than 26,000 in micro-grants. These are record-breaking numbers for funding, and for Kelly Wellman, the Office of Sustainability’s Director, it is an investment in the future. Wellman says…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Postal Service has career opportunities in Bryan. They’re holding a hiring evening to discuss the USPS application process. It’s set for Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Postal Service building in Bryan, located on 2121 E William Joel Bryan Pkwy. The available postal positions include seasonal,…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – While vaping is illegal for anyone under the age of 21, it is a growing trend for teenagers that can come with legal consequences. On Wednesday two Bryan teens were arrested and charged with a felony after they allegedly attempted to sell THC vape pens on their social media accounts. Brazos…

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new program for older, homebound adults who live alone. It’s called the “R U OK?” program. A volunteer will call those signed up to ensure they are okay. To qualify for the free program, people must be at least 65 years or…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo is welcoming the community back this weekend for its 12th year. There will be fun for all members of the family including musicians, livestock events, a carnival, and competitions for both adults and kids. The festivities begin Friday for two weekends at the Brazos County…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – In conjunction with the University’s Campus Sustainability Month, a time in Aggieland for sustainability awareness and education, Texas A&M Athletics is excited to become active promoters of the cause. The Texas A&M Athletics Department stepped to the forefront of national sustainability efforts with a first-of-its-kind master plan. The Aggies announced…

AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) – A short day kicked off the third Texas Legislative Special Session. Texas House Representatives and State Senators met in Austin as Governor Greg Abbott called for three items to be addressed. On both floors, a letter from Gov. Abbott was read laying out wishes for consensus on school vouchers, an increase…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station Utilities is implementing a new way to let customers know when their power is out. They are launching a free text message notification system called TextPower. It sends customers messages related to power outages and scheduled maintenance. Customers are automatically enrolled if their cell phone is the primary…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – There were three separate incidents where a person assaulted a member of law enforcement over the weekend. The first happened inside Kyle Field on Saturday. Officials say 23-year-old Adam Lastrapes threw a cup of beer at others and brought a flask filled with alcohol into the stadium. When officers confronted…