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AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) – KBTX is getting statewide recognition for its coverage of Veterans in our community. The American Legion Department of Texas awarded KBTX their Television Station of the Year award Friday. Donnie Tuggle accepted the award during their annual convention in Austin. “I want to thank each and every one of you for…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Tourism and travel are critical to both the Texas economy and local economies, and also account for one in five jobs in the state of Texas, according to Governor Greg Abbott. According to Hanover Research, employment in hospitality and hotel management is projected to grow over the next 10 years…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 14, 2023 Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Everyone agreed: Texas lawmakers — gifted with a historic budget surplus — needed to find a way to rein in skyrocketing property taxes this…

TAYLOR, Texas (KBTX) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, ERCOT, has issued a Weather Watch in effect from Sunday, July 16 through Tuesday, July 18 due to high forecasted temperatures and the potential for lower reserves. ERCOT set a new unofficial July and all-time peak demand record of 81,406 MW on Thursday, July 13,…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas A&M Floral Design Club placed second at the National Floral Design Contest in Chicago. They competed against eight teams from across the country and attended a symposium, learning from industry professionals about new techniques, mechanics and flowers. The students also served as models, assisted designers and washed buckets….

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station ISD is hosting a job fair for its child nutrition, transportation, grounds and custodial departments. The CSISD Auxiliary Job Fair will be on Monday, July 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the CSISD Central Training Room, located at 1812…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Barbeque is a Texas staple that you never have to travel far to find. Here in the Brazos Valley, there are several places to find those smokey and rich flavors including Originz Barbeque. Originz is a family-owned and operated business that started in 2020. It came out of a passion for…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Around 7 a.m. Friday morning, there was a heavy law enforcement presence on Mervins Run in Bryan. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office confirmed search and arrest warrants were served. This happened at homes on Mervins Run and Bittle Lane in Bryan. Part of Bittle…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Mrs. Jane celebrated her 100th birthday with a party at The Waterford at College Station this week.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – We have not seen much rain in our area this summer and that may be affecting your trees at home. “A young tree like this, in this kind of heat, really struggles to stay alive and the reason is because it came out of a pot and the roots are…