Aggies gather for Suicide Awareness Month kickoff

Aggies gather for Suicide Awareness Month kickoff

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M is kicking off a month of activities to support student’s mental health. Aggies gathered Thursday evening at Rudder Plaza for the annual Suicide Awareness Month Kickoff and Walk. Students created signs with messages of hope, and learned about resources available at Texas A&M and within the community. Throughout…

The first Family Fun Fest takes place at Edible Field

The first Family Fun Fest takes place at Edible Field

BRYAN, Texas – Families gathered at Bomber Stadium Saturday night to have some fun at a brand-new event hosted by the Children’s Museum of Brazos Valley. It was the museum’s very first Family Fun Fest. There were carnival games, bounce houses, magicians, face painting, and wrestlers. There were also raffles and snacks. Patricia Lindblom, the…

People gather from all over Texas to celebrate Czech traditions in Caldwell

People gather from all over Texas to celebrate Czech traditions in Caldwell

CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) – A tradition that celebrates Caldwell’s rich Czech heritage returned this weekend. That tradition is the annual Kolache Festival that is celebrated in downtown Caldwell. People of all ages come out to enjoy the fair food, dancing, music, and of course kolaches. There were several vendor booths that sold homemade items and…

Focus at Four: Expert weighs in on the perception of immigration

Focus at Four: Expert weighs in on the perception of immigration

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A court order has allowed Texas’ floating barrier to stay in place on a section of the Rio Grande. The buoy system is part of Operation Lone Star, which started in 2021. Kirby Goidel, a Political Science professor at Texas A&M joined First News at Four Friday to discuss public perception…

Flying Penguin Ice working overtime to make sure the Brazos Valley stays cool

Flying Penguin Ice working overtime to make sure the Brazos Valley stays cool

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Flying Penguin Ice in Bryan has been making ice for the Brazos Valley and beyond for over 45 years. With record summer heat, the company is working overtime in order to deliver the best product. As the heat increases, so does the demand for ice. This has led to production increasing…

Presidential letter calls for unity amid polarization

Presidential letter calls for unity amid polarization

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A formal letter co-signed by 13 presidential centers is calling for unity and affirms that democracy holds the United States together. The letter was released Friday. Below is a full copy of the letter released Friday: A statement from 13 presidential centers The unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit…

Events commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

Events commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country. The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial board invites you to its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Monday at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the War on Terror site in College Station’s Veterans Park and Athletic…