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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Yet another week of dry and hot weather has caused drought to worsen across the Brazos Valley and a large portion of the state. ACROSS THE STATE Extreme (D3) Drought has returned to the Brazos Valley, with Exceptional Drought on either side. Continued gradual worsening can be noted across pretty much…

LORENA, Texas (KWTX) – A local football team with a recent state championship under its belt is making sure not only dads but moms get in on the fun surrounding the Friday night lights. The Lorena varsity squad called the event “Football 101 for Moms” and included putting the moms through a practice to learn…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Even though it’s the first week of classes, students aren’t missing out on their chance to score tickets to the Texas A&M football game against New Mexico. Tyler Hall and his friends made sure they were the first people in line for Monday’s ticket pull. Hall told KBTX they have…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan man will spend 30 years in prison without an opportunity for parole. Luis Marroquin was sentenced to 20 years for two counts of Prohibited Sexual Contact and 30 years for sexual abuse. The 30-year sentence must be served in its entirety. There will be no opportunity for parole. Officials…

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1819 into law which prohibits law enforcement from setting a curfew for citizens under 18. According to the city’s ordinance, juveniles have to stay inside from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday through Thursday and 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays….

FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) -After more than six years, a court date has been set for a former Franklin Independent School District (FISD) employee accused of engaging in theft and tampering with evidence. According to court records, Joe Squiers, the former Director of Technology at FISD, faces allegations of taking school equipment, specifically two projectors and…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Supporters say a pathway to putting a YMCA in the Brazos Valley is about to go into overdrive. Next Wednesday, former College Station Mayor Karl Mooney will go before the Greater Austin YMCA executive board for approval to resurrect the organization in the Bryan-College Station area. If that happens, the…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – High School football games this week won’t be the only competition for student-athletes, they’ll also be facing off with high temperatures. When the football team hits the field Friday, cheerleaders, dance teams, bands and a whole bunch of fans will follow. Bryan ISD Head Athletic Trainer, Josh Woodall, says before they…

GATESVILLE, Texas (KWTX) – Texas A&M Fire Service is still fighting the Rocky J fire, which reignited Tuesday afternoon and grew to about 138 acres. On Wednesday, the Fire Service said the fire was 75 percent contained. The fire began around 3:30 p.m. Aug. 22 in the area of Hard Bargain, CR147, 146, 145, 132…

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – The City of Navasota says it is currently experiencing a high demand for water due to the extreme heat and lack of rainfall. Effective Wednesday, August 23, the city is initiating stage 1 of its drought contingency plan. They are asking residents and businesses to reduce watering to no more than…