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SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Two Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters were injured while working the Snowhill Fire in San Jacinto County Wednesday afternoon. The firefighters were treated and released from the hospital Thursday morning after suffering burns Wednesday. The injured firefighters were treated/released from the hospital this morning. Texas A&M Forest Service will…

Below are links to all documents that were publicly released on Thursday by the University System: Memo On McElroy TAMU Documents TAMUS Documents Joint Statement Memo on Alonzo TAMU Documents Chancellor’s Message Several high-level Texas A&M; University System officials — including regents and the flagship campus’ president — were involved in discussions about how to…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – For the 30th time the Brazos Valley Food Bank brought the community together to share a meal. Beans, rice, sausage, salad and dessert was served for free Wednesday at the Brazos Center. The event also served as a fundraiser for the food bank with the goal of raising $65,000. “It’s probably…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – After a fruitful late spring and very early summer, repeated dry weather continues to put a stress on Texas. The latest drought update (released every Thursday) shows drought continuing to expand into the area, with the most drought-stricken spots in the sate of Texas closer to the I-35 corridor. Thursday’s update…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Despite a quiet start to the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, forecasters at Colorado State University (CSU) are still expecting “above-normal” activity leading into the peak part of the season in August and September. In a press release Thursday, CSU doubled down on their earlier summer forecast, attributing the likely increased activity…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – After a few tough years for ranchers, the cattle market is looking to rebound in 2023. Ranchers like Mike Kristynik say they’re feeling confident about the profit they can make for their livestock. “Last year was just a just a tough year all the way around. Markets were flat, we didn’t…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – There will be more than just new clothes and new school supplies this year for children within Calvert ISD. Students and staff will get to use a brand new Pre-K through 12th grade school building. Superintendent Thyrun Hurst was on Brazos Valley This Morning Thursday to talk about the 2023-2024 school…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Summer break is winding down for children across the Brazos Valley. The students in Milano ISD return to class August 15. Superintendent Elisabeth Luevanos was on Brazos Valley This Morning Tuesday to talk about what families can expect in the new academic year. “We are just so excited to welcome our…

The Texas A&M; University professor put on leave for allegedly criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick during a guest lecture this spring denied Wednesday that she accused Patrick of saying kids who died from opioid overdoses “deserve to die.” The Texas Tribune reported last week that Texas A&M; temporarily suspended Joy Alonzo, a respected opioids expert,…

ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) -Scammers are consistently exploiting people’s vulnerability, and according to FTC data, consumers lost nearly $9 billion to fraud in 2022, a 30 percent increase from the previous year. Law enforcement in Grimes County says they’ve seen a rise in reported fraud cases, prompting them to raise awareness to safeguard the community from…