Brazos Valley Food Bank tells you what you need to know about changes happening

Brazos Valley Food Bank tells you what you need to know about changes happening

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Many programs born out of the pandemic have either ended or will soon end, including the automatic Medicaid coverage, and even the SNAP able-bodied adults without dependents policy. The Brazos Valley Food Bank can help with renewing your Medicaid application, and since it is no longer automatic, you have to either…

Brenham police chaplains receive badges

Brenham police chaplains receive badges

BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) – This week’s first responders salute goes out to the chaplains at the Brenham Police Department. They recently received their badges. The chaplains include Rev. Dr. Johnnie Williams, Rev. Calvin Kossie, Rev. Randy Wells and Pastor Billy Sutherland. If you have a first responder who deserves recognition, please send us their information…

Focus at Four: Title IX expert talks future following landmark settlement

Focus at Four: Title IX expert talks future following landmark settlement

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Title IX dates back 51 years, and is a pinnacle issue of the rights of students on a given campus. But they began in a place that might be unexpected. “Title IX implications actually began in the sports arena, but it’s since been expanded to cover any kind of sex-based discrimination…

Texas A&M named #1 university in Texas, provost discusses what’s going right, improvements needed

Texas A&M named #1 university in Texas, provost discusses what’s going right, improvements needed

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M has moved up in the rankings, claiming the title of #1 University in the state of Texas according to the Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal also placed them as the 6th best public university nationwide. This is just one of two recent reports showing significant improvements…

Brazos County jury sentences College Station man to life in prison for murder

Brazos County jury sentences College Station man to life in prison for murder

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A 29-year-old College Station man has been sentenced to life in prison following the 2019 murder of his roommate. Luis Solis was sentenced on Monday for the brutal beating death of Osiel Benitez-Herrera, 30, with a baseball bat. The deadly attack occurred in May 2019 at the Woodway Mobile Home Park…

Texas A&M System’s guidance on the state’s DEI ban shows compliance might be a hard needle to thread

Texas A&M System’s guidance on the state’s DEI ban shows compliance might be a hard needle to thread

The Texas A&M University System issued staff guidance earlier this month on how to comply with the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, providing a first glimpse into how Texas universities are navigating the thorny implementation of the new law. The guidance, compiled in a list of FAQs, is meant to provide clarity on…

Ballet Brazos prepares for 12th Annual Nutcracker Production

Ballet Brazos prepares for 12th Annual Nutcracker Production

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A holiday tradition returns to the Brazos Valley this year. Ballet Brazos is busy preparing for the Nutcracker. The group from Ballet Brazos says they have been practicing to make this show even better than in past years. “We are excited and the girls have already been rehearsing for 3 weeks…

Burn ban violations continue across the Brazos Valley

Burn ban violations continue across the Brazos Valley

CENTERVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – Despite recent rainfall, most of the region remains under a burn ban, however, some have ignored the law and burned anyway. Over the weekend firefighters in Leon County dealt with multiple burn ban violations, Leon County Judge Byron Ryder said. One of those violations included a backyard fire in Normange caused…