College Station’s Century Square continues to develop, openings begin this August

College Station’s Century Square continues to develop, openings begin this August

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Additions to Century Square in College Station continue as the end creeps into sight. Construction is getting ready to wrap up as more and more businesses put eyes on the area. Six businesses have been announced, but there’s still room for more. Century Square marketing strategist Madi Poland told KBTX…

We have our first look at The Lumin at Lake Walk development plans

We have our first look at The Lumin at Lake Walk development plans

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – On Thursday, William Cole Companies announced details of its new development at Lake Walk in Bryan called The Lumin. Described as a first-class office experience, The Lumin will feature more than 90,000 square feet of office space on five levels, covered parking, expansive views, and on-site fitness and conferencing capabilities alongside…

College Station Conn’s store not on list of closures following bankruptcy

College Station Conn’s store not on list of closures following bankruptcy

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Conn’s HomePlus, a 134-year-old furniture and electronics retailer with locations primarily in the southern United States, has filed for bankruptcy and is closing nearly half of its 170 stores, CNN has reported. However, College Station’s location won’t be one of them. The Texas-based company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…

Save the date for Brazos Valley’s 21st annual Dash for Down Syndrome

Save the date for Brazos Valley’s 21st annual Dash for Down Syndrome

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Mark your calendar for the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley’s Dash for Down Syndrome. This year’s walk is Saturday, October 12 at Wolf Pen Creek in College Station. The event celebrates National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (DSAM) and includes bounce houses, games, entertainment, a raffle, food trucks, face painting,…

T-Mobile and KKR announce plans to acquire Metronet

T-Mobile and KKR announce plans to acquire Metronet

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – T-Mobile announced Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture with leading global investment firm KKR to acquire Metronet including its broadband infrastructure, residential fiber business operations, and existing customers. “Metronet is uniquely positioned as the fastest-growing pure play fiber company in the U.S. and an…

Framed ‘Fight!’ photo with Trump’s signature fetches $40K at Waco GoodFellas auction

Framed ‘Fight!’ photo with Trump’s signature fetches $40K at Waco GoodFellas auction

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – An auction item including an autograph from Donald Trump framed alongside an iconic picture of a defiant Republican presidential candidate after the July 13 assassination attempt fetched $40,000 in a weekend fundraiser for a local nonprofit that helps area families in need. The Waco GoodFellas, a nonprofit that primarily helps provide…

Texas legislature orders Brazos County to almost double polling centers, but election officials say it’s not possible

Texas legislature orders Brazos County to almost double polling centers, but election officials say it’s not possible

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas recently passed a bill to increase voting polls within Brazos County from 28 to 55. Brazos County has 109 precincts and 28 polling centers, but the Texas legislature wants certain counties to double their number. “You would think in a county our size that it would be fairly easy to…

Focus at Four: Why Texas is one of the worst states for women’s reproductive health

Focus at Four: Why Texas is one of the worst states for women’s reproductive health

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A recent report ranks Texas the second worst state in the country for women’s reproductive health. Among people of reproductive age, Texas also has one of the highest rates of being uninsured. Theresa Morris, the Director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Texas A&M University said on Tuesday that…

College Station streets flood after heavy rain, the city says it is normal

College Station streets flood after heavy rain, the city says it is normal

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Heavy rains have hit College Station leaving several roads underwater. Texas A&M Civil Engineering Professor Ali Mostafavi said new development in the area could be a reason why the roads are full of runoff water. “We have seen a growth of development in the city,” Mostafavi said. “That leads to…