Bowen Elementary celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with mariachi band

Bowen Elementary celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with mariachi band

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Bryan High’s mariachi band “Los Vikingos” performed at Bowen Elementary on Friday to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The mariachi band will also perform at Sunday’s Fiestas Patrias Parade and Festival in downtown Bryan. The parade begins at noon and will…

The latest on the potential government shut down and more from Washington D.C.

The latest on the potential government shut down and more from Washington D.C.

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – From a looming government shutdown to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky visiting the US and even a major union going on strike, these are the stories having an impact across the country. Our Washington D.C. correspondent Brendan Cullerton told us that as far as the union strike goes, President Biden is seemingly…

Allen Academy receives $500,000 to improve campus security

Allen Academy receives $500,000 to improve campus security

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Adam Family Foundation donated half a million dollars to Allen Academy to improve campus security. The donation will allow the private school to complete security-related projects. School officials say most of the measures will be directed toward staff and teachers with the goal of improving communication and threat detection. “The…

College Station firefighters respond to two home fires started by lightning

College Station firefighters respond to two home fires started by lightning

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station firefighters responded to two home fires started by lightning Friday. One home was on Colgate Drive and the other home was on Simi Drive. College Station Battalion Chief Mike Clements tells KBTX the homes both have minor damage but no one was injured. Both lightning strikes happened between…

LIVE:  Senators in GOP-controlled Texas Senate begin deliberating Paxton’s political fate on 16 articles of impeachment

LIVE: Senators in GOP-controlled Texas Senate begin deliberating Paxton’s political fate on 16 articles of impeachment

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) – The impeachment case against suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton has gone to the jury. Texas Senators will vote on 16 articles of impeachment. He is accused of misusing the powers of the attorney general’s office to help his friend and donor Nate Paul, an Austin real estate investor who was under federal investigation. Paxton’s defense attorneys said all of…

Build your gameday spread with Brookshire Brothers

Build your gameday spread with Brookshire Brothers

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – It’s almost game time! The Aggies are taking on The University of Louisiana Monroe Saturday at Kyle Field, which means it’s time to prepare for the tailgates and watch parties. Brookshire Brothers can make your preparation easier with its 20 deli tray options. Some of those include meatball trays, jalapeño…

Experience culture, live music, dancing at Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival

Experience culture, live music, dancing at Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Friday marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the beginning of many celebrations throughout Bryan-College Station. The annual Fiestas Patrias Parade & Festival is happening Sunday. This is a 30-year tradition that draws thousands to downtown Bryan. The parade starts at noon Sunday and will go from Sandy Point Road…

College Station Police investigate collision involving U-Haul, motorcycle

College Station Police investigate collision involving U-Haul, motorcycle

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station Police are currently investigating a collision involving a U-Haul and a motorcyclist. The incident occurred Thursday after 10:30 p.m. in the intersection of University Drive and Lincoln Avenue. Police say the motorcyclist was freed from being pinned under the U-Haul and rushed to a local hospital in unknown…