Police officer inducted as honorary member of the Federation of Texas A&M University’s Mothers’ club

Police officer inducted as honorary member of the Federation of Texas A&M University’s Mothers’ club

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – This week’s first responders salute goes out to Officer Donovan-Murph from the Texas A&M University Police Department. She was recently inducted as an honorary member of the Federation of Texas A&M University’s Mothers’ Club. University police say she was inducted because of her legacy of caring and significant contributions to…

Behind the scenes of game day at Texas A&M University

Behind the scenes of game day at Texas A&M University

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Football season begins September 2 at Texas A&M University. It’s all hands on deck to prepare the over 100,000 seats at Kyle Field for an influx of fans. For the athletics department at Texas A&M, football doesn’t stop when the season ends. Details such as traffic control, concessions, and public…

Ribbon-cutting, tailgate event set for Saturday at new Visit College Station facility

Ribbon-cutting, tailgate event set for Saturday at new Visit College Station facility

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Residents and visiting football fans are invited to the grand opening of Visit College Station’s new Visitor Center and event space from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday at 1207 Texas Ave. The event is open to the public and also includes the inaugural community tailgate to celebrate the start of…

Final open house for Wellborn Community Plan is set for Wednesday

Final open house for Wellborn Community Plan is set for Wednesday

WELLBORN, Texas (KBTX) – The city of College Station is hosting its final open house to discuss its Wellborn Community Plan. The open house is Wednesday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Wellborn Middle School at 15510 Royder Road. “At this meeting, you can view the proposed plan goals, actions, and maps, plus learn more about each…

Focus at Four: Texas bookstores sue state over ‘book ratings’ law

Focus at Four: Texas bookstores sue state over ‘book ratings’ law

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – House Bill 900 is a new law that will now require book vendors to regulate content based on references to sexually explicit material. The law, set to take affect on Sept. 1, has Charley Rejsek, the CEO of the largest independent book store in Texas, concerned about the ability for her…

Brazos County Commissioners extend disaster declaration

Brazos County Commissioners extend disaster declaration

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Brazos County Commissioners met Tuesday to approve the extension of the disaster declaration for Brazos County. The county originally declared a disaster on Aug. 23 for severe drought conditions. The declaration will let the county as well as those with private property, like farmers and ranchers, be eligible for state funding….

Contra dance set for Saturday in College Station

Contra dance set for Saturday in College Station

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Put on your dancing shoes! There’s contra dancing this weekend in Bryan/College Station. Contra dancing is an American, traditional social dance that is suitable for all ages. Contra dances give people the opportunity to socialize with others, make new friends, dance to live music in a friendly, welcoming community. General…