Businesses see positive impact as inflation decreases

Businesses see positive impact as inflation decreases

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Inflation across the nation has dropped significantly and businesses are seeing the effects. Chef Cao’s in College Station says they have spent less on supplies they need during the month of June. “Our chicken and beef has definitely rose year over year but it’s slightly trending down already,” said Shift Leader…

StageCenter Theatre presents an old-fashioned comedy with a twist

StageCenter Theatre presents an old-fashioned comedy with a twist

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -StageCenter Theatre is now selling tickets for its semi-annual melodrama. You can watch the show, ‘The Curse of an Aching Heart’. This play is an old-fashioned comedy with a twist. Audience members are encouraged to boo, hiss, cheer and throw popcorn as the spirit moves them throughout the performance. The show runs…

College Station police arrest three teens found inside stolen vehicle

College Station police arrest three teens found inside stolen vehicle

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The College Station Police Department arrested three teenagers who were found early Thursday morning inside a stolen vehicle. Officers found the vehicle at Southgate Apartments on Luther Street around 5 a.m. Desmond Houston, 19, of College Station was arrested on a criminal trespass and possession of marijuana charge. Kemante Temple,…

Plan a day away to Katy

Plan a day away to Katy

KATY, Texas (KBTX) – If you’re looking to plan a day trip with the family soon, there are several places close to the Brazos Valley to make it happen. An option that the entire family can enjoy is Dig World in Katy. It’s a construction equipment-themed amusement park that allows both kids and adults to…

Focus at Four: Expert discusses Cyclospora after rise in Texas cases

Focus at Four: Expert discusses Cyclospora after rise in Texas cases

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas public health officials are urging Texans to to take precautions after a cluster of Cyclospora cases were reported in Harris and Fort Bend counties. “We’re talking about less than 100 cases, but it’s a rise over what you would normally expect this time of year,” said Dr. Shawn Gibbs,…

Focus at Four: Managing the rising costs of healthcare

Focus at Four: Managing the rising costs of healthcare

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The rising cost of healthcare in the United States continues to pinch the wallet of many Americans. Experts say that it’s important to understand your health insurance and options that are available for coverage. Mario Payne, a certified financial planner, joined First News at Four with some advice to manage these…

Congressman Michael McCaul talks Chinese hacking, National Defense Authorization Act on Brazos Valley This Morning

Congressman Michael McCaul talks Chinese hacking, National Defense Authorization Act on Brazos Valley This Morning

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Congressman Michael McCaul was on Brazos Valley This Morning Thursday. During his interview with Karla Castillo, he talked about different topics including the news that Chinese hackers who breached the email accounts at 25 government organizations, including some government agencies. “I think any time federal agencies are hacked into by a…

Drought conditions extend into the Brazos Valley

Drought conditions extend into the Brazos Valley

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) –NOAA and the Office of the Texas State Climatologist have released an updated drought monitor across the Brazos Valley. While portions of the Brazos Valley managed to see some rain last week, most did not see enough to prevent worsening drought conditions. As a result, abnormally dry conditions have encompassed almost the…

Dust, Calvin, and an area to watch: PinPoint Tropical Update

Dust, Calvin, and an area to watch: PinPoint Tropical Update

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Several different plumes of Saharan Dust are largely keeping the Tropical Atlantic quiet, but there’s an area to watch that COULD become Tropical Storm Don before we get to next week. Elsewhere, in the Eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Calvin could strengthen to a hurricane before the end of the week, then…