New downtown Bryan shop bringing together small businesses

New downtown Bryan shop bringing together small businesses

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – More than 75 small businesses are coming together in one shop. It’s called LoveDowtownLocal, and it’s opening Aug. 2 in downtown Bryan. The shop will have a variety of items from pottery to clothing and skincare. “Our motto is be present, be connected, be happy,” the shop’s founder Jazmine Avila said….

From The Ground Up: Triple digit temperatures hurting cotton season

From The Ground Up: Triple digit temperatures hurting cotton season

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – This year’s cotton crop started off pretty rough in the Brazos Valley. “It was so wet we weren’t able to plant at our usual calendar date. We are actually probably 10 days to two weeks behind on our cotton crop,” said Burleson County farmer John Malazzo. Now, these seemingly endless days…

Junior League Bryan-College Station kicks off 23rd annual Stuff the Bus fundraiser

Junior League Bryan-College Station kicks off 23rd annual Stuff the Bus fundraiser

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Stuff the Bus kicked off Wednesday evening at the Blue Baker in College Station. The Junior League Bryan-College Station as well as Bryan ISD student ambassadors spent the evening at the restaurant collecting school supplies donations. Donations included things like crayons, pencils, notebooks, and even backpacks. One of the event…

Efforts underway to update liquor laws in Grimes County

Efforts underway to update liquor laws in Grimes County

IOLA, Texas (KBTX) -Business owners in Grimes County are rallying to change what many feel are outdated liquor laws that restrict the sale of alcohol in one of its four precincts. The proposed change aims to allow customers the ability to purchase and enjoy alcoholic beverages at their favorite establishments, offering potential economic benefits to…

Bryan Collegiate High School kicks off back to school season

Bryan Collegiate High School kicks off back to school season

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Freshman orientation at Bryan Collegiate High School began Wednesday and continues Thursday. The orientation is entirely student-led and consists of activities and workshops. The activities include relationship-building exercises and school spirit competitions. The workshops are held in order for the students to meet their teacher and hear more about their upcoming…

Worker at apartment complex accused of attacking man

Worker at apartment complex accused of attacking man

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A College Station man working on an apartment is facing charges after police say he attacked another man who wasn’t happy with his work. On Tuesday afternoon, College Station police were dispatched to the Gateway at College Station apartments on Holleman Drive for reports of a fight. Authorities say Fernando…

Bryan man facing robbery charge after man’s pickup truck is stolen

Bryan man facing robbery charge after man’s pickup truck is stolen

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan man is charged with robbery and public intoxication after a man’s pickup truck was stolen. According to reports around 3 a.m. Tuesday, authorities responded to the area of Beck Street and Harvey Mitchell Parkway for reports of a robbery. The victim told police he met four men at a…

Source: Chancellor Sharp to meet with Faculty Senate Executive Committee to discuss concerns

Source: Chancellor Sharp to meet with Faculty Senate Executive Committee to discuss concerns

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A day after requesting a meeting, KBTX has learned Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp is making time on Wednesday to meet with the Faculty Senate Executive Committee to discuss recent controversies and concerns. Sources tell News 3′s Rusty Surette the beginning is set for 5 p.m. On Tuesday,…