Grimes County deputies arrest two men on drug-related charges following pursuit

Grimes County deputies arrest two men on drug-related charges following pursuit

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office says two men were arrested on various charges following a pursuit Friday night. Arrested were Roderick Jones and Jahmol Harrison. The following statement was shared Wednesday by the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday, June 30th, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Sgt. Santana was on the State…

Science Behind the Headline: KBTX Chief Meteorologist explains ‘Earth’s hottest day ever’

Science Behind the Headline: KBTX Chief Meteorologist explains ‘Earth’s hottest day ever’

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Over the past two days the planet’s temperature spiked to its hottest day in decades and likely centuries, scientists say. KBTX Chief Meteorologist Shel Winkley explained the science behind Earth’s unofficial record-breaking highs. To start, the University of Maine has tracked the surface temperatures across the globe since 1979. “So we’re…

Bryan-College Station rank high for poverty, experts explain why

Bryan-College Station rank high for poverty, experts explain why

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Two popular reports right now seemingly show Bryan-College Station has one of the happiest workforces in the nation, but at the same time one of the lowest paid workforces in the nation. Experts spoke with KBTX about how these types of reports might not show the whole story. According to Glassdoor.com,…

Houston investigator shares new claims about Asset Hero Property Management

Houston investigator shares new claims about Asset Hero Property Management

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Houston-area investigative consulting firm has published new concerns from property owners and renters about College Station-based Asset Hero Property Management. In May, KBTX detailed the suspension of Asset Hero president Kyle Dwyer’s real estate broker license as part of a deal with the Texas Real Estate Commission. The commission ruled…

Mosquitoes in Brazos County test positive for West Nile Virus

Mosquitoes in Brazos County test positive for West Nile Virus

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Heath District says mosquito samples collected in the area have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The WNV-positive mosquitoes were collected from a trap in the 77803 zip code of Bryan, but the Health District says people should assume any mosquito in Brazos County may be carrying…

Sizable chance to cool down and get some rain before triple digits return

Sizable chance to cool down and get some rain before triple digits return

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Morning after morning waking up at or ABOVE the 80 degree mark, watching people a county (or two) away get the rain that YOU deserve, when will it end?? Couple different models showing essentially the same thing: We’ll see some downpours before the afternoon is done. For who? We’ll see! Hopefully…