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WACO, Texas (KWTX) – The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) on Aug. 6 announced it is taking “swift and immediate action” to address a rise in drug-related inmate homicides and, effective immediately, a systemwide lockdown is in place and all visitation is canceled until further notice. The state agency said that over the past…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -The Bryan City Council met on Tuesday to approve a proposed agreement for Design Build Services between the City of Bryan and SpawGlass Construction Corporation, Inc. for the construction of a playground in the Travis Bryan Midtown Park, with a budgeted amount not to exceed $4,500,000. The funding for this playground project…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -The Bryan City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve its budget for the 2024 fiscal year. This budget, totaling $503,747,895, covers various departmental operations and improvements while also addressing debt obligations as per existing contracts and laws. The full budget released by the city of Bryan is below. City of Bryan…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan middle school teacher is in the running for 2024 Texas Teacher of the Year. Naveen Cunha is a longtime educator in Bryan ISD. He is one of three remaining candidates in the running. Most recently, Mr. Cunha worked as an 8th grade robotics teacher at SFA Middle School and…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Ever wonder how a Texas wildfire gets named? Erin O’Connor with the Texas A&M Forest Service joined First News at Four Tuesday and explained it’s not all that complicated. “So it’s certainly not as strict as like when tropical storms or hurricanes get named,” O’Connor said. Unlike hurricanes, tropical storms,…

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Brazos County Commissioners proposed a new tax rate on Monday for the 2023-2024 year. In a four-to-one vote county commissioners approved a proposed tax rate of 0.424 which is a slight tax rate reduction of 0.005. Brazos County Commissioner Steve Aldrich was the sole vote against the proposed rate which…

SNOOK, Texas (KBTX) – This week’s first responders salute goes out to Burleson County Deputy Steven Guerrero. He’s the newest school resource deputy in Snook ISD. Deputy Guerrero recently spoke to elementary students about being a community helper. The Burleson County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Guerrero is already making a difference in our schools. If…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A burglar took place at OMG Seafood off of Texas Avenue and Eagle Pass Street. The thief broke in through the drive-through window around 5 a.m. on Labor Day morning. He stole all the money in the cash registers, the safe, and even a tip jar, which equates to around $3,000….

HEARNE, Texas (KBTX) -Kids in Hearne and Calvert ISD have the opportunity to expand their digital skills. The Texas ACE afterschool program and Hearne ISD Fine Arts are adding a new STE(A)M and career development program for 5th and 6th graders. The program will take place virtually and will include some in-person field trips. Students…

BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) – Many people use pools and splash pads to escape the Texas heat. But after Wednesday, residents in Brenham will no longer be able to use the splash pad in Henderson Park. The city announced Tuesday that they are closing the splash pad early due to the drought and high demand on…