Congressman McCaul discusses impeachment inquiry, spending bill negotiations, Childhood Cancer Summit

Congressman McCaul discusses impeachment inquiry, spending bill negotiations, Childhood Cancer Summit

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Lawmakers in Washington have plenty of work ahead as they wrap up the fiscal year. Congressman Michael McCaul was on Brazos Valley This Morning Thursday. He spoke with Karla Castillo about big agenda items, including the first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Biden, which is scheduled for Sept. 28. “My role…

From the Ground Up: Research leads to increased beef tenderness

From the Ground Up: Research leads to increased beef tenderness

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas Beef Council’s checkoff program has conducted research over the past 30 years to ensure the best beef flavor. According to the council, today, it tastes better than ever. “Back in the ‘90s, checkoff research showed that consumers found 25% of beef product that they consumed – steaks, roasts –…

Leon ISD classes canceled Thursday following ongoing power outage in county

Leon ISD classes canceled Thursday following ongoing power outage in county

JEWETT, Texas (KBTX) – Classes are canceled Thursday in Leon ISD because of an ongoing power outage. District leaders say Oncor officials told them it’ll be noon before the power is restored. They told KBTX classes are expected to resume Friday. According to Facebook posts on the Leon County Emergency Management page, Oncor employees are…

Governor Abbott appoints five to Texas Forensic Science Commission, including Brazos County District Attorney

Governor Abbott appoints five to Texas Forensic Science Commission, including Brazos County District Attorney

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Erika Ziemak and reappointed Jeffrey Barnard, M.D., Mark Daniel, Sarah Kerrigan, Ph.D., and Jarvis Parsons to the Texas Forensic Science Commission for terms set to expire on September 1, 2025. The Commission provides oversight over Texas crime laboratories and other entities conducting forensic analyses for use in…

College Station judge expresses concern over increase of underage drinking-related cases

College Station judge expresses concern over increase of underage drinking-related cases

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A recent study revealed that Texas boasts the 10th lowest percentage of underage drinking in the nation. This research, conducted by addiction recover resource Addiction Treatment Magazine, analyzed data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, based on the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health….

School districts searching for new hires amid a bus driver shortage

School districts searching for new hires amid a bus driver shortage

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Local school districts are no strangers to a problem being seen nationwide: bus driver shortages. Bryan ISD says as much work as they can do to make sure students receive the best education, that can only happen if they make it to class. “Our people are just like family they get…

Focus at Four: Funding for adolescent health behavior at TAMU

Focus at Four: Funding for adolescent health behavior at TAMU

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas A&M University Schools of Nursing and public health have jointly been awarded a $7.4 million grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services to promote positive adolescent health behavior. “We want to make sure that adolescents are growing and developing in a way that they are empowered…

Bryan Fire Department is encouraging residents to use “pet stickers”

Bryan Fire Department is encouraging residents to use “pet stickers”

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – With National Preparedness Month, the Bryan Fire Department wants community members to be prepared. The Bryan Fire Department is bringing awareness to residents to use “pet stickers.” These stickers go in front of your home so that if there is an emergency, the fire department knows there is an animal inside….