Focus at Four: A&M expert talks prevention following malaria diagnosis in Texas

Focus at Four: A&M expert talks prevention following malaria diagnosis in Texas

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says millions of U.S. residents travel to countries where malaria is present every year. About 2,000 cases of malaria are diagnosed in the United States annually, mostly in returned travelers. Travelers to sub-Saharan Africa have the greatest risk of both getting malaria and dying…

Marching kazoo band to highlight Chappell Hill Independence Day parade

Marching kazoo band to highlight Chappell Hill Independence Day parade

CHAPPELL HILL, Texas (KBTX) – The Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Independence Day Parade with an all-American experience full of small town charm. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4 in downtown Chappell Hill. This year will be the 46th year and the theme is “A Star…

Bryan ISD School Board approves upgrades to infrastructure

Bryan ISD School Board approves upgrades to infrastructure

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Members of the Bryan ISD School Board approved upgrades to elementary schools earlier this month. These improvements include bathroom upgrades, pavement repairs, and construction of shade structures to cover playgrounds at Crockett and Navarro elementary schools. “Our bigger projects are already ongoing, now we’re into the smaller projects that will take…

Who owns the road? Brazos County residents and commissioners can’t agree on property line

Who owns the road? Brazos County residents and commissioners can’t agree on property line

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Residents in the Rustic Oaks community of Brazos County find themselves locked in a lengthy dispute with county commissioners regarding ownership and maintenance responsibilities of an essential road leading to their properties. The ongoing stalemate has left homeowners frustrated, as they believe the county is failing to comply with state law. Brian…

College Station athlete returns home after winning medals at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin

College Station athlete returns home after winning medals at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -A Brazos County athlete recently returned home after winning two medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. Allison Dohrman, of College Station, brought home the silver and bronze medals in cycling. She competed alongside just over 200 athletes. Wednesday, community members gathered at Jack & Dorothy Miller Park in…