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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A group of fourth graders in Bryan spent Wednesday morning training with veterans. Veterans from American Legion Post 159 visited Johnson Elementary to teach students how to raise and lower the flags. “I feel like it’s a way we pay honor and tribute to our veterans,” said Honor Guard Rickey Rogers….

Kyle Rittenhouse, the right-wing activist who was famously acquitted of killing two Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020, is stepping up his involvement in Texas politics. Already this year, he’s rallied with a Texas secessionist movement leader, endorsed ultraconservative midterm candidates, and railed against Texas gun control legislation and the impeachment of Attorney General Ken…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Summer break is wrapping up for students in College Station ISD. Their first day of school is August 16. They’ll kick off the year with a new district leader, superintendent Tim Harkrider. Harkirder was on Brazos Valley This Morning Tuesday. He said he’s excited to welcome everyone back to school. “I…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Brazos Valley TROUPE, a cherished local theater organization known for providing entertainment to the community and educational programs for students, has unveiled its plans for a comprehensive “hard reset” in response to recent financial challenges. The announcement comes after a series of meetings between the organization’s Board of Directors and MA…

CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) – Caldwell ISD welcomed nearly 1,900 students, new teachers and new staff members to a new school year Tuesday. Caldwell High School is starting the year with a new principal and a new athletic director. The high school also has a newly renovated commons area and bathrooms. “I know the high school…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – When a devastating and deadly wildfire destroyed the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina last week, a College Station resident and his son were just three miles away. Today, they’re grateful to be back in Texas but will never forget this trip. What began as a vacation to celebrate his son’s…

MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – This week’s first responders salute goes out to two Madisonville Police Department employees. Detective Dyches and Officer Murphy recently purchased fans and delivered them to a couple needing air conditioning. In a post on Facebook, the police department wrote, “A job well done beyond their normal duties.” If you have a…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A stretch of hot and dry weather is creating more fuel for wildfires to spread which is why local agencies and fire departments are constantly making sure they’re ready. On August 14th, the Texas A&M Forest Service said it responded to 13 new wildfires that burned 488 acres. From the start…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Brazos County and Burleson County residents may notice drones flying in their neighborhoods. Bryan Texas Utilities is conducting aerial inspections of the BTU power system using a drone from Tuesday, Aug. 15 until Tuesday Sept. 5. This annual inspection is part of BTU’s plans to increase reliability of the electric system…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Former President Donald Trump was among 19 people indicted by a Grand Jury in Georgia late Monday night for the role they played in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state. News 3 White House Correspondent Jon Decker joined First News at Four on Tuesday to…