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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station High School’s acapella group, Purple Reign, was founded two years ago and is known for performing a range of hits. “I think my personal favorites have been ‘When the Party’s Over’ and ‘Evergreen’ because I just really like the amount of feeling that it provokes,” member Brett Bowling…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – College Station ISD is looking to fill a number of jobs before the upcoming school year. On Tuesday, July 9 from 11am – 4pm in the CSISD board room interviews will be conducted on the spot for auxiliary and paraprofessional jobs. “One of the benefits of our job fair is…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A Bryan man is in custody for allegedly breaking the windows of several vehicles and a home. Bryan police were called to the 2800 block of Old Hearne Road just after noon Thursday, after getting reports of a man using a 4×4 and bricks to damage vehicles. BPD says when they…

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos County Health Department makes available to all media each week the results of inspections at local businesses. A “No Score” (N/S) can be given at restaurant openings, field or complaint investigations, and follow-up inspections. P/S or permit suspension happens after a restaurant scores lower than 70 or if…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – If you want to add a tropical feel in your garden, try a hibiscus plant. “This is a hybrid called peppermint flair,” said Stephen Brueggerhoff with Texas A&M AgriLife while pointing out a plant at the Leach Teaching Gardens. “I love members of this particular plant family. They make a…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – There have been several headlines recently and stories of shark bites along U.S. coastlines. Just last month, there were two reported attacks, less than two hours and 5 miles apart along the Florida Panhandle. Thursday, several reports surfaced of shark bites on South Padre Island. Kesley Banks, a researcher at Texas…

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – To celebrate the 4th of July the City of Navasota held its fifth Freedom Fest. It kicked off with a parade going down Brosig Avenue which traveled down Washington Avenue to 9th Street. Police, residents and even dogs participated. Some people on floats threw out candy to those watching on the…

WHEELOCK, Texas (KBTX) – In Robertson County, the Wheelock School House celebrated its 30th Independence Day BBQ and parade. KBTX took a trip to the school and met a couple, Trent and Shelley Wilson, who helped start the parade 30 years ago. The Wilson’s have lived in Wheelock for 40 years and they, along with…

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – On June 16, Maria Vasquez received a call from her brother voicing he was experiencing severe stomach pain and needed to see a doctor. 33-year-old Joel Vasquez was rushed to the hospital where doctors said his platelet and blood counts were low and he needed a blood transfusion. “As soon as…

CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) – The Mt. Zion’s Community Center celebrated Independence Day with a barbecue feast and raffle. This is their 71st 4th of July celebration where the luncheon has been passed from generation to generation. This year about 250 community members came together to eat BBQ, enjoy each other’s company and play games. There…