Take a historic trail this summer without leaving the Brazos Valley

Take a historic trail this summer without leaving the Brazos Valley

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Explore museums, art galleries, and libraries of the Brazos Valley in this summer’s Brazos Valley Museum Trail. The Brazos Valley Museum Collective’s Museum Trail is a way to encourage people from and outside the Brazos Valley to experience the area’s rich cultural community.  On the trail, you’ll discover the birthplace of…

CrowdStrike outage affects state, Brazos Valley services

CrowdStrike outage affects state, Brazos Valley services

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The widespread CrowdStrike outage on Friday has disrupted a number of Brazos Valley businesses and services. A source from the College Station Fire Department (CSFD) told KBTX College Station dispatch is down due to the outage, but 9-1-1 is still operating. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Drivers License Offices…

Texas A&M University cancels classes in response to CrowdStrike outage

Texas A&M University cancels classes in response to CrowdStrike outage

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity tool used worldwide, is experiencing an outage and impacting Texas A&M University (TAMU). In response, TAMU has decided to cancel classes on Friday, but the campus will remain open. The university said, “The New Student Conference at our main campus will remain on schedule and the equipment and…

Congressman Michael McCaul discusses RNC, presidential race

Congressman Michael McCaul discusses RNC, presidential race

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – On Thursday ahead of former President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech at the Republic National Convention, Congressman Michael McCaul, who represents the Brazos Valley, spoke to KBTX. McCaul told KBTX that this RNC was probably the most unified that he has ever been to. “I was there in 2016. The party was…

President and CEO of Entergy Texas addresses Hurricane Beryl storm response

President and CEO of Entergy Texas addresses Hurricane Beryl storm response

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Eliecer Viamontes, President & CEO of Entergy Texas, Inc., released an open letter to customers affected by power outages following Hurricane Beryl. A copy of the letter is below. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as our dedicated teams worked tirelessly to restore power to the areas affected by Hurricane…

Bryan council members approve loan to expand Schulan Movie Bowl Grill project coming to Midtown Park

Bryan council members approve loan to expand Schulan Movie Bowl Grill project coming to Midtown Park

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Bryan City Council unanimously approved a $2 million loan for the Schulman Movie Bowl Grill coming to Midtown Park in 2025. Construction has already begun, but city leaders say this addition to their deal will spur additional economic growth. The new loan will ensure additions can be made to the…

Bryan City Council votes to rescind termination of agreement with Infinity Sports Entertainment, continue negotiations

Bryan City Council votes to rescind termination of agreement with Infinity Sports Entertainment, continue negotiations

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Bryan City Council decided Thursday to rescind its notice of termination, allowing the Brazos Valley Bombers and Infinity Sports Entertainment to continue its agreement until 2025. The unanimous vote to rescind the termination notice came with the condition that its current agreement, which gave the Bombers exclusive use of Edible…

Community comes together after Buffalo Coach’s Wife dies

Community comes together after Buffalo Coach’s Wife dies

BUFFALO, Texas (KBTX) – The Community is coming together after Buffalo High School football coach, Austin Ashley, lost his wife, Amanda Ashley, unexpectedly last week. KBTX went to Buffalo and spoke to Buffalo High School Principal, Lu Olvera, and Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Jamin Savell about the Ashley family. Savell said Amanda Ashley…