Teams still available for Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament

Teams still available for Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity will host its charity golf tournament this fall. “Tees for Keys” Golf is Monday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. at Traditions Club in Bryan. Lunch is included, as well as two drink tickets while on the course. The title sponsor of “Tees for Keys” is LSPI…

Brazos Christian experiencing major growth going into new school

Brazos Christian experiencing major growth going into new school

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Brazos Christian kicked off the school year Wednesday with a lot of growth underway starting with the student population. For the first time, there will be over 500 students on campus. “It’s amazing to just grow God’s kingdom and see the impact that they have in the world every day,” Clay…

Texas Central and Amtrak seek partnership for high-speed rail project

Texas Central and Amtrak seek partnership for high-speed rail project

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – In an effort to reshape the future of transportation in Texas, Texas Central Partners and Amtrak have announced they are seeking a potential partnership to advance planning and analysis for the proposed Dallas-Houston 205-mph high-speed rail project. The approximately 240-mile route promises a travel time of under 90 minutes between two…

State Rep. John Raney will not seek re-election in 2024

State Rep. John Raney will not seek re-election in 2024

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – After serving the constituents of House District 14 for seven terms, State Representative John Raney has shared with KBTX his decision not to seek re-election to the Texas House of Representatives in 2024. The announcement comes as Raney looks forward to spending more quality time with his family and embarking on…

All clear given after ‘armed subject’ seen on Blinn Brenham Campus

All clear given after ‘armed subject’ seen on Blinn Brenham Campus

BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) – Authorities have given an all-clear to the Blinn Brenham Campus after an “armed subject” was seen on campus. Around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, students and faculty were told to shelter in place. Blinn College Police had received a report of a student with a possible weapon on campus, according to Blinn College….

Back to School on BVTM: Bryan ISD superintendent discusses new school year

Back to School on BVTM: Bryan ISD superintendent discusses new school year

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Students, teachers, and staff are set to start the new school year in Bryan ISD. Kids return to class August 10 and their superintendent says they’re ready. “We are excited to welcome back those 16,000 students tomorrow…just to welcome our families back into the mix and start meeting the needs of…

Rest of August likely to bring above average temperatures, worsening drought

Rest of August likely to bring above average temperatures, worsening drought

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Roughly a third through the month of August, and almost a month removed from measurable rain at Easterwood Airport, we’re parched and ready for some, any, relief. Well, never say never, but the chance for widespread relief looks less likely as we finish the month. In Wednesday’s update from the Climate…

1 dead, 1 injured in crash along I-45 near Centerville

1 dead, 1 injured in crash along I-45 near Centerville

CENTERVILLE, Texas (KWTX) – Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate Highway 45, just south of Centerville. According to troopers, at approximately 12:10 a.m. Aug. 9 a 2007 Peterbilt 18-wheeler was traveling southbound, veered off the roadway, overcorrected and rolled over. Matthew Lawson, 34, was pronounced deceased on…

‘Everything was gone’: Residents describe brush fire that tore through Lahaina

‘Everything was gone’: Residents describe brush fire that tore through Lahaina

LAHAINA (HawaiiNewsNow) – As flames from a huge brush fire tore through a historic business district on Maui Tuesday, residents and others on social media described the “heartbreaking” crisis unfolding. Lahaina resident Tiare Lawrence compared the scene to an apocalypse, with people running for their lives. “It’s just so hard. I’m currently Upcountry and just…