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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -In a year marked by several states passing school choice measures, Texas may soon follow suit if state lawmakers have their way. Governor Greg Abbott has pledged to push through a school choice bill and is expected to convene a special session in Austin next month to make it a reality….

HEARNE, Texas (KBTX) – Downtown Hearne is getting a bit of a makeover. A new train mural is almost complete after private donors sponsored the projcet. The new mural is an effort by patrons to help revitalize the downtown Hearne district and show off it’s history. “I hope they see that this is a reflection…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station police are reminding residents to never leave valuables in the car. A 13-year-old is facing charges for reportedly stealing a car. Police say the 2013 Nissan Maxima was stolen from the 1400 block of Holleman Drive. The keys were inside the car at the time of the theft,…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – It may feel like summer outside, but the Brazos Valley Food Bank is already preparing for a busy winter. A lot of families in our community need more support during the holidays, according to food bank staff. They’re asking community groups such as businesses and churches to step in and help…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Students at Texas A&M University are disappointed after head coach Jimbo Fisher confirmed starting quarterback Conner Weigman is out for the remainder of the season on Wednesday. Weigman fractured his foot during Saturday’s match against Auburn, and further testing showed the injuries were more extensive than they originally thought. “It’s…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Ernest Upchurch, a Cremation Specialist for Hillier Funeral Home & Cremations, is retiring Friday after working with Hillier for 10 years. Upchurch’s journey started with his daughter’s death. Seeing the care and compassion his daughter received at the funeral home inspired the former firefighter’s next steps. “People think that cremation…

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) -The investigation into a plane crash that killed a father and son at a Huntsville airport earlier this month continues. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, pilot Ethan Bishop, 20, and his father, co-pilot Elijah Bishop, 43, were on board a Cessna 150K departing Huntsville before they were killed in…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The fall season is upon us, and with that comes illnesses like colds, flu, even COVID-19. Hospitalizations because of COVID-19 are up 70% in the state of Texas this month. Only 1/4 of adults say they’re planning to get their COVID-19 shot, while 33% say they definitely won’t get it. The…

IOLA, Texas (KBTX) – A Grimes County home was destroyed in an early morning fire Tuesday. According to the Iola Volunteer Fire Department, a 911 call for the fire came in around 1 a.m. Firefighters arrived to the home off FM 1696 around 1:20 a.m. The building was fully engulfed by the time they got…

ROCKDALE, Texas (KWTX) – A high school teacher at the Rockdale Independent School District submitted her resignation after the district conducted an investigation regarding her alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, the district announced Wednesday. The school district also reported the allegations to the authorities. “While we cannot share specific details regarding the investigation due…