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NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – The nonprofit Men Making Moves wants to help your kids get ready to go back to school. They are holding their annual backpack giveaway this Saturday at Navasota High School. The event will be set up in the parking lot behind the visitors’ side bleachers of the football stadium. The story…

FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) – Memorial services have been announced for a Robertson County first responder who recently passed away. Rene Ferrell served his country in the U.S. Air Force and also his community in all aspects of emergency response. He began his career in public service as a police officer, later serving as Director of…

CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) – Students who attend school in Burleson County are invited to come out to this year’s Back to School Blast Wednesday. It will be from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Burleson County Expo Center Fairgrounds. There are going to be free school supplies, backpacks, and booster seats available while supplies last….

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Cameron Park Zoo on Tuesday announced Pancho and Lefty, a rare two-headed snake, are finally back on exhibit. The zoo said a family outside of Waco found the unique western rat snake in their yard back in 2016 and they donated the snake to the zoo. “This snake probably wouldn’t have…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – If you are looking to add a new furry friend to your family, the Bryan Animal Center is offering free adoptions all month long. You can fill out an adoption application here. You can find a list of adoptable pets here. The Bryan Animal Center is located at 2207 Finfeather Road…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A well-known Aggie and Heisman Trophy winner is opening up his own spot on Northgate this fall. It’ll be called “Johnny Manziel’s Money Bar”. The address listed on the business’ website is 115 College Main Street across from Social Lounge. The bar and nightclub will be open Monday – Friday…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – It’s almost tailgate time in Texas, and the United Way is kicking off its campaign season with a tailgate fundraiser. The Campaign Kickoff Tailgate will be held at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center on Friday, August 18 at 7 p.m. The Texas A&M Yell Leaders will be there…

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – Drivers in Navasota who frequently use SH 105 might want to find an alternate route starting August 14 as TxDOT will begin widening the road. This work is taking place between Fairway Drive and Pecan Lakes Drive. Contractors will widen the road and include a two-way left turn lane. TxDOT predicts…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station ISD is holding a help session for families interested in learning more about the school district’s free and reduced meal program. Staff will be at the CSISD Child Nutrition office to help families complete the application for their students to receive the meals. The event is on Tuesday,…

HEARNE, Texas (KBTX) – The Robertson County Community Resource Center hosted its “Community Health Fair and Back to School Event” to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. The event supplied students with free backpacks, school supplies, and even haircuts courtesy of Finetta Barber and Beauty Academy and Goldstar Barber Academy. “Why is it…