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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A jury in Bryan sentenced Lonnie Fields, Jr. to 40 years in prison after finding him guilty of Family Violence Assault with a Previous Conviction. The sentence was handed down on July 13, 2023. Prosecutors were able to prove Fields had assaulted his girlfriend in November of 2020. The victim had…

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – Highway 30 between Huntsville and Bryan was shut down Wednesday morning. Along with construction, a crash further clogged the highway. Law enforcement have not released the cause of the crash or if there were any injuries at this time. Traffic is still backed up on Highway 30, but one lane is…

HOUSTON, Texas (KBTX) – There’s a place where joy, inspiration and art collide. It’s the Color Factory in Houston, and it can be a great day trip option for those wanting to get away but still stay close to home. The Color Factory takes visitors on a journey through 14 interactive art exhibits done by…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan father is in custody after he was allegedly driving drunk with young children in the bed of his pickup truck. Bryan Police say calls came in Tuesday, about a vehicle on the highway not staying in its own lane with several kids in the back. Octavio Hernandez-Diaz, 37, was…

BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) – A new sporting goods chain is coming to Brenham. Academy Sports + Outdoors announced their new location in Brenham Tuesday. According to the company’s website, the new store will be at 1041 Nolan Street. The store is expected to be more than 63,000 square feet. If you want to get updates…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The College Station ISD Board of Trustees met Tuesday to discuss a number of items to prepare for the new school year. These discussions included what a bond package would look like for voters in November, what will be included in the budget for the 2023-24 school year, plus what…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – New raised medians on Texas Avenue in Bryan have not exactly been welcomed with open arms and now we’re learning the new road work could impact this year’s BCS Christmas Parade. Organizers of the annual event shared on Facebook this week that they are having to look at how the medians…

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – This week’s First Responders Salute goes out to the four newest Huntsville Police Officers. Police Chief Darryle Slaven welcomed the new members Thursday. Officers Vinning, Alexander, Cross and Neesham recently graduated from the Conroe Police Academy. If you have a first responder that deserves recognition, please send us their information to…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -The Bryan-College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking public input as they plan updates to its Transportation Improvement Plan and Metropolitan Transportation Plan. These revisions align with the state’s efforts to increase funding for infrastructure projects statewide, including Highway 6 in Brazos County. Collaborating with the Bryan-College Station MPO, the Texas…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Smith Dairy Queen has been open for 76 years. Martin’s Place has been open for 98 years. Readfield Meats & Deli has been open for 63 years. All of these local businesses have a unique story that has propelled them to where they are today. The Texas Historical Commission is honoring their…