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NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) -The City of Navasota celebrated its fourth annual Freedom Festival on Friday, in anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday. The festivities began with a lively parade that made its way through the heart of the city, featuring first responders, businesses, elected officials, community members, and more. The festival featured a variety…

CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) -As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, it’s highly likely that a watermelon will be within reach. When considering the major crops in Texas, watermelons may not immediately come to mind. However, it is worth noting that watermelon cultivation is widespread across more than 40% of the state’s counties and rural regions….

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – After a suspected hit-and-run, a College Station business is hoping they will be able to get help identifying a suspect. Slocum Home & Commercial Services LLC says they were involved in a crash that damaged some of their equipment and their trailer. The suspect in the hit-and-run allegedly fled the…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Crews responded to Glenwood Street and Cavitt Avenue Friday evening as water shot into the sky from the road. The City of Bryan says a six-inch water line broke. A portion of Glenwood Street is closed from Cavitt Avenue to Texas Avenue near the Auto Zone while crews work to make repairs….

BCS, Texas (KBTX) – Dr. Jeff Tyler, an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant at Baylor Scott and White gave some tips on how we can stay safe while still having fun this Fourth of July. Tyler says that planning ahead is important in preventing injury and a garden hose or bucket of water are good things…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Triple A Texas has released its travel forecast for the Independence Day weekend. The number of people traveling by car and air over the holiday is projected to be the highest on record with 3.8 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home. “The consumer is spending a lot…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – On Monday, The Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell hosts it’s 27th annual July 3rd Celebration and Fireworks display. The event is from 6 to 11 PM. Shuttle service is provided from Caldwell High. Then on Tuesday, July 4th, Washington-on-the-Brazos has 4th themed activities planned. At 11 AM, 1 and 3 PM…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Ella Reid joined First News at Four for Free Music Friday on June 30. Reid has an upcoming show with her bass player on Saturday, July 1 at the George Hotel starting at 7:30 p.m. She says her band is also working on a new album called ‘Lemon and Lime’. You…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Get ready to travel back to the 60s and celebrate Twin City Mission’s 60th anniversary in the Brazos Valley. The Peace, Love, Giving Gala will be held Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Brazos County Expo. There will be a dinner, live and silent auctions, raffle, live music by the Emerald City…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Junior firefighters had some big gear to fill. Campers had the opportunity to try on some of College Station Fire Department’s retired gear. These kids started to realize just how hard it is to be a first responder. They discovered the gear was heavy to wear and hot.