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“Elon Musk says he’ll move X and SpaceX to Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Elon Musk said Tuesday he will move the headquarters of his social media platform X and…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – As all sorts of events can inspire the masses, one instance close to a decade ago stuck out to a Bryan ministry, leading to the production of a book. It was 2015 when some children brought Patricia Hefti, a local children’s minister, an injured bird at an SOS Ministries picnic. “The…
ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) – More than 1,300 miles separate Butler, Pennsylvania, and Grimes County, Texas but following the assassination attempt of Former President Donald Trump at a weekend rally, the mayor of Anderson knew something had to be done. “We were feeling pretty down here in the county and I know across Texas and the…
NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – Neighbors in Navasota say they’re fed up with trains blocking the only way in and out of their neighborhood for hours at a time. Mary Thane lives near County Road 416. She and seven other neighbors have spent three to five hours waiting for a train to move so they can…
ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) – A popular tree in front of the Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site in Grimes County was damaged by the strong winds of Tropical Storm Beryl. The 120-year-old cedar elm tree that provided shade for stagecoach rides, field trips, and living history events has to be cut down. Fanthorp Inn Educator, Chandler…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – It’s time to beat the heat with Hospice Brazos Valley at the 13th annual Hog Splash. Cindy Emola and Amy Cabrera joined First News at Four on Tuesday to talk about the fundraiser, saying it’s a fun activity for a good cause. “We cover 17 counties, so we cover a lot…
DALLAS (KBTX) – The News 3 Sports Team has added a member just in time for the attention to turn to football season. SEC Media Days began Monday in Dallas and for his first assignment as Senior Texas A&M Sportswriter for KBTX, Travis L. Brown joined First News at Four Tuesday to discuss his new…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Earlier this year, KBTX reported on how a national shortage of ‘diet’ drugs, such as Ozempic, left a local patient without an essential medication. Ozempic, and drugs with similar effects like Wegovy and Mounjaro, are most widely known for their weight loss effects. However, these drugs are also used to…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU), with the help of a contractor, will be removing unused cables crossing Highways 60 and 47. This project is scheduled for next Tuesday, July 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Cable removal will start from the intersection of Lightsey Lane and Highway 60 to the intersection of Highway…
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – For the third year in a row, St. Joseph Catholic School in Bryan was named one of 94 winners of the 2024 District of Distinction Award by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA). The school said it was bestowed this award for providing a well-rounded education with an emphasis on the…
