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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The first GOP debate was held last night in Milwaukee, with eight candidates taking the stage, and the front runner notably absent from the event. “There are really important questions that are being answered here and really important divisions within the Republican Party,” said Kirby Goidel, a Texas A&M political science…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – FM 2154 (Wellborn Road) is temporarily closed Thursday afternoon for law enforcement activity in the Millican area. The roadway is closed between High Prairie Road and Day Road. A spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety says the closure is due to a search warrant being executed by their Criminal…

BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle non-injury crash involving a trooper on Thursday. It happened in Burleson County at the intersection of FM 60 and FM 50. “The preliminary crash investigation indicates on Aug. 24, 2023, at approximately 1:10 p.m., a Texas Department of Public Safety 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – “Tahoka” is still recovering and being cared for by a team at Kingdom Animal Hospital in Bryan and Aggieland Humane Society. We’re told the adult male poodle mix has a long journey ahead after being found abandoned and in critical condition earlier this week in College Station. Police say the…

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) – There are places like the BCS public libraries where students can learn and have fun outside of the classroom. Both the Clara B. Mounce Public Library and the Larry J. Ringer Library offer in-person and online activities that can help students excel even more in the classroom. It all starts with…

AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking residents to conserve electricity use due to low wind-power generation and high demand. ERCOT says they’re not experiencing emergency conditions at this time, but forecasts are showing a high potential to enter emergency operations Thursday evening. They’re requesting Texans conserve energy from 3…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station City Council is considering contracts with Brazos Paving Inc for widening Rock Prairie Road from State Highway 6 to Town Lake Drive. The costs are estimated to be $7.84 million dollars to replace the two-lane asphalt road with a four-lane concrete road. Voters approved the project in the…

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – Police in Huntsville are responding to a bomb threat Thursday afternoon at Huntsville High School. The following statement was shared by police on Facebook: “The Huntsville Police Department is investigating a reported bomb threat at Huntsville High School. The school is currently being evacuated and all precautions are being taken to…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Pesticides are a significant part of the growing process. Whether it’s a backyard garden or hundreds of acres of farmland, education on the proper use of pesticides is important to make sure food is safe for consumers. Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator Don Renchie says he knows…