Focus at Four: Walker County on preparations for Tropical Storm Beryl

Focus at Four: Walker County on preparations for Tropical Storm Beryl

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – At least 11 people are dead across the Caribbean as tropical storm Beryl slammed into Mexico’s coast. It should weaken, but then regain strength towards Texas as we brace for possible severe weather. Walker County Emergency Management Coordinator Butch Davis said that the county is still feeling the effects of flooding…

Army family awarded $10-million in damages over toxic, mold-infested housing at former Fort Hood

Army family awarded $10-million in damages over toxic, mold-infested housing at former Fort Hood

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas (KWTX) – A U.S. Army sergeant’s family forced into arbitration over medical problems and economic losses caused by their toxic, mold-infested military housing at the former Fort Hood was awarded $10-million in damages, according to their lawyers at Guerra LLP and Pulman, Cappuccio & Pullen, LLP. An American Arbitration Association (AAA) panel…

Roadways expected to be busy for 4th of July weekend, DPS increasing enforcement efforts

Roadways expected to be busy for 4th of July weekend, DPS increasing enforcement efforts

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – July 4th is over but the holiday weekend is expected to be busy with travel as plenty of people are on the roads. Doug Shupe, AAA spokesperson, said they’re expecting 5.6 million people traveling for the Independence Day holiday in Texas, 4.8 million traveling via automobile. Shupe said they expect the…

Texas A&M Forest Service prepared for wildfire danger as temperatures heat up

Texas A&M Forest Service prepared for wildfire danger as temperatures heat up

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – As it continues to get hotter and drier, the Texas A&M Service is warning about the potential risk of wildfires. According to the Forest Service, the months of July and August normally have the highest potential for wildfire and that remains the case this year. Recently the National Interagency Fire…

Feel Good Friday: Lil’ Wranglers starting 25th season with big wins

Feel Good Friday: Lil’ Wranglers starting 25th season with big wins

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – For this week’s Feel Good Friday, The Lil’ Wranglers are beginning their 25th season and have received a lot of recognition recently. They just returned from two trips. In Las Vegas, they won the Overall National Championship and Best in Show with encore performing arts. Then they traveled to Nashville and…

Office of Inspector General investigators arrest man allegedly trying to smuggle food to prisoner

Office of Inspector General investigators arrest man allegedly trying to smuggle food to prisoner

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Walker County Sheriff’s Office and The Office of the Inspector General investigators arrested Kristopher Cline on June 20. Cline was arrested for allegedly trying to bring prohibited items into a correctional facility and unlawful carrying of a weapon. According to the TDCJ, investigators and officers noticed Cline parked next to the…