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NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – 80 years after his death, a World War II soldier’s remains returned to the Brazos Valley Thursday. U.S. Army Air Forces Technical Sgt. Elton Gomillion died in August 1943 when the enemy gunned down the bomber he was aboard and crashed in Bolivia. Finally, his family was able to welcome home…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M University accepted a $1 million donation from Samsung Austin Semiconductor at a press conference Thursday. The money will be used for scholarships, fellowship programs, work-study opportunities, and a new master’s degree in semiconductor research. “We obviously produce more engineers than any university in the United States – if…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A multi-vehicle crash closed southbound Highway 6 at University Drive Thursday evening. The crash was reported shortly after 6 p.m. One viewer reached out to us and said it appeared several vehicles were involved. We are still working to gather more information.

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Health Department makes available to all media each week the results of inspections at local businesses. A “No Score” (N/S) can be given at restaurant openings, field or complaint investigations, and follow-up inspections. P/S or permit suspension happens after a restaurant scores lower than 70 or if…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – When the owner of Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery heard about the devastating fire that displaced nine families at 31Thirty Apartments, he decided to start a fundraiser to help the victims. Jesse Ocana said until the need is met, the restaurant will donate money, clothes, and food to the victims. The fire…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Next week, people across the nation will remember the men and women who lost their lives on 9/11. The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board is inviting members of the community to its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony. It will be on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the War of Terror site…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Firefighters evacuated TruFit on Texas Avenue Thursday due to a light haze in the building. Firefighters tell KBTX they are investigating the cause of the haze. They say no one was injured. Multiple College Station fire trucks responded.

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – September is National Preparedness Month and Brazos County Emergency Management officials say there are several ways you can prepare for an emergency. The Local Hazard Mitigation Action Plan is undergoing review and public input is needed. The plan identifies and assesses our community’s natural hazard risks and develops strategies and actions…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas A&M Football team will be away in Miami Saturday, but, of course, distance won’t stop the community from cheering them on from afar. That’s why hospitality expert Jennifer Satterfield joined KBTX Thursday to share some tips on how to plan a great watch party. It all starts with making…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The latest data from the Texas Education Agency showed 29,765 students withdrew from public or private schools in the 2021-22 school year and made the switch to homeschooling. The numbers were revealed as part of an open records request from the Texas Homeschool Coalition, a nonprofit promoting and advocating for homeschooling…