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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas Department of Criminal Justice admitted Monday that a correctional officer misplaced a gun at St. Joseph Hospital early Friday morning. The weapon has still not been located. According to a statement from TDCJ, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Friday a “correctional officer noticed a weapon was misplaced.” TDCJ said the…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The 5th annual Brazos Valley Gives is underway. More than 100 nonprofits came together at Legends Event Center for a kickoff celebration Monday afternoon. This year, 167 nonprofits, from all seven counties in the Brazos Valley, have registered for the community-wide day of giving on Oct. 17. “Anybody can be a…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Former College Station Mayor Lorence Bravenec passed away last week at the age of 87. Bravenec was born on Nov. 13, 1935 in Houston. He passed away at his home in College Station on Sept. 19, 2023. He started serving on the College Station City Council in 1974 and was…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The City of Bryan has announced a road closure that will impact drivers for several weeks. The southbound lanes of South College Avenue are closed at West Villa Maria Road. This is next to Midtown Park. According to the City of Bryan, this is for a waterline installation project. The lane…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – SHIP International works in a small, impoverished area of El Salvador providing opportunities in education, economic relief and housing. To continue their work, SHIP International is holding its Be BOLD annual luncheon at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 at the College Station Hilton. The luncheon will introduce people to the…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Bryan Police Department is investigating an overnight break-in at a popular BBQ spot. Police were notified of a burglary alarm just before 1 a.m. Monday at J. Cody’s Steak and Barbeque on S College Avenue. “When they arrived, our officers discovered a broken window at the business. They cleared the…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – This week we learn about garden additions that can help provide food and shelter for birds. “There are plants that you can have in your landscape that not only look great but can help provide a wonderful environment for birds,” said Lisa Whittlesey with Texas A&M AgriLife. Whittlesey says dense…

ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) – Fanthorp Inn, a 19th-century family home that became a Museum is getting a little touchup. The Inn is undergoing a major restoration project in order to fix the exterior of the building. The siding, windows, roof, and the paint will be replaced. During the process, the inn will be closed, but…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish in college station held AquinasFest Sunday. This is the church’s major fundraiser and community event of the year. They had ponies, a petting zoo, inflatables, live and silent auctions, food, face painting and train rides. The goal is to make sure kids have fun, but…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -As one weekend comes to a close, the next one will be here shortly. Plus fair season continues in the Brazos Valley alongside several other events. Waller County Fair: The Waller County Fair kicks off in Hempstead on Friday, September 29th with barrel racing and check-ins. Then on Saturday, the parade will…