Baylor settles Title IX lawsuits with 15 sexual assault victims

Baylor settles Title IX lawsuits with 15 sexual assault victims

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Fifteen women who reported they were sexually assaulted while students at Baylor University have settled their federal lawsuits against the university, culminating a protracted scandal that tarnished the Baptist school’s image and led to the ousters of its disgraced head football coach and prominent president. Some of the lawsuits from Jane…

American Red Cross accepting blood donations following national shortage

American Red Cross accepting blood donations following national shortage

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood to help respond to a nationwide shortage. The organization’s next blood drive is taking place Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Bryan from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Donations are appointment only and can be made online or via phone…

Robertson County Crime Stoppers offering reward for three wanted people

Robertson County Crime Stoppers offering reward for three wanted people

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Robertson County Crime Stoppers are offering a reward for three wanted people. Shawntee Robinson, Keonna Wells, and Jerry Wilborn are wanted in connection to three unrelated cases. Robinson is wanted by multiple agencies for incidents including assault causing bodily injury, engaging in organized crime, theft of a firearm, riot participation,…

Brazos County Commissioners to hold public hearings before adopting the new budget

Brazos County Commissioners to hold public hearings before adopting the new budget

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – This Tuesday the Brazos County Commissioners Court is holding two public hearings on heated topics, the budget and proposed tax rate, before possibly adopting the budget that morning. The first is at 9:00 AM on the proposed county budget. According to the county documents, this budget will raise more total property…

Texas A&M Ukrainian Club hosts exposition honoring Ukrainian Genocide

Texas A&M Ukrainian Club hosts exposition honoring Ukrainian Genocide

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -The Ukrainian Club at Texas A&M University is currently hosting a week-long exposition dedicated to the genocide of the Ukrainian nation. Located in the 12th Man Hall at the Student Memorial Center on the Texas A&M campus, this exhibit contains 42 informative posters that delve into three historical tragedies: the Holodomor,…

Downtown Bryan comes alive for Hispanic Heritage Month & annual Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival

Downtown Bryan comes alive for Hispanic Heritage Month & annual Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Hundreds of people gathered along William J. Bryan Parkway near Downtown Bryan Sunday for the annual Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival. This long-standing tradition, dating back to the 1990s, serves to unite the community, pay homage to the rich culture, and commemorate Mexico’s independence. In 1968, Congress authorized the President to proclaim…

LaSalle Hotel partners with School of Rock BCS for Battle of the Bands

LaSalle Hotel partners with School of Rock BCS for Battle of the Bands

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Downtown Bryan rocked out Saturday night for the first battle of the bands held in the LaSalle Hotel’s courtyard. Battle of the Bands is a partnership between the School of Rock BCS and the LaSalle Hotel. A total of eight bands performed across three divisions. Around 10 vendors were also lined…