From the Ground Up: As drought continues, beef prices stay high

From the Ground Up: As drought continues, beef prices stay high

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Several factors led to near-record prices for beef cattle this year. David Anderson, Professor and Extension Economist With Texas Agrilife Extension Service, noted that in particular, one major culprit has driven up the price across the industry. “What got us here is what got us here the last time, a drought,”…

Tow truck driver helps pull motorcycle off tracks seconds before train arrives

Tow truck driver helps pull motorcycle off tracks seconds before train arrives

FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) – An incredible moment was caught on a dashboard camera of a tow truck Wednesday evening in Robertson County. The driver for MARS Towing & Recovery in Bryan had just finished having dinner with family in Hearne when he was dispatched to a service call. As he was driving along Highway 6…

Texas A&M Task Force 1 arrives in Florida to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Idalia

Texas A&M Task Force 1 arrives in Florida to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Idalia

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) –Texas A&M Task Force 1 responded to Florida as Hurricane Idalia made landfall. The team specializes in search and rescue and often focuses on what is called “wide area search”. Director Jeff Saunders says when a natural disaster strikes, calling 911 is not always an option so the team goes door-to-door ensuring…

New bill requires Texas judges to take domestic violence case training

New bill requires Texas judges to take domestic violence case training

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) – Texas judges will soon be taking new training to equip them to deal with domestic violence cases. SB 855 will require all state judges to take additional training on topics like human trafficking, child abuse, and available state resources for victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse. District, appellate, and…

Students, faculty, community celebrate Sadberry Intermediate during building dedication

Students, faculty, community celebrate Sadberry Intermediate during building dedication

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – O.W. Sadberry Sr. Intermediate is officially open for the 2023-2024 school year and the community celebrated Bryan ISD’s newest campus on Wednesday. A building dedication for the school brought our Bryan city leaders, Bryan ISD school board leaders, and members of the Sadberry family. “Children first. That is a real statement….

Tenants who lost belongings in fire say gifts cards, hotel vouchers can help

Tenants who lost belongings in fire say gifts cards, hotel vouchers can help

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Following Tuesday’s fire at 31Thirty Apartments in Bryan, tenants who lost their homes in the blaze are sharing what resources they need the most. Allison Young, like many other residents, lost all of her belongings. According to her, items like food and clothing are needed, but her greatest worry is finding…

Texting, watching videos while driving lands man in prison for manslaughter

Texting, watching videos while driving lands man in prison for manslaughter

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -A Brazos County Jury sentenced Brandon Bowers, 38, of Houston to five years in prison for the manslaughter of two people. On the night of Nov. 2, 2018, Madora Swist was on her way to Bryan to visit family with her three young sons. As she approached College Station, Madora missed the…

Final area-wide open house held as final touches are put on the 10-year Wellborn District Plan

Final area-wide open house held as final touches are put on the 10-year Wellborn District Plan

WELLBORN, Texas (KBTX) -The final area-wide open house is being held Wednesday for the Wellborn Community to share their opinions and hear from College Station city planners as they put the final touches on the 10-year Wellborn District plan. Tuesday’s meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at Wellborn Middle School and is the sixth since January….