College Station residents continue Independence Day tradition

College Station residents continue Independence Day tradition

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Members of College Station’s Foxfire neighborhood celebrated Independence Day with a long-standing event. They hosted the 17th Annual 4th of July Bike & Trike Parade at the Foxfire Triangle. Participants traveled around the triangle three times to represent life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. “Fourth of July, to me,…

Focus at Four: Keeping four-legged family members safe during Independence Day

Focus at Four: Keeping four-legged family members safe during Independence Day

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – While the Fourth of July is a celebration for many, our four-legged friends might be in for a rough night. Pets often go missing on Independence Day as the loud noises frighten them. Katrina Ross with Aggieland Humane Society said that planning ahead for Thursday can help ease your pet’s anxiety….

Community takes a step back in time at Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

Community takes a step back in time at Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Brazos Heritage Society hosted its annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration at Heritage Park on Thursday. What started as a small neighborhood event around 30 years ago has evolved into a community-wide celebration, but one that still holds onto many aspects of its origin. The family-friendly atmosphere featured community…

Brazos County Emergency Management discusses preparing for potential Hurricane Beryl impacts

Brazos County Emergency Management discusses preparing for potential Hurricane Beryl impacts

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Although it’s still too soon to tell how Hurricane Beryl will exactly impact the Brazos Valley, officials say now is the time to make sure you have everything you could need. “Preparedness season starts January 1 and ends December 31. You should always be ready for anything and everything,” said Deputy…

VFW Freedom Celebration honors service members on Independence Day

VFW Freedom Celebration honors service members on Independence Day

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The VFW Post 4692 beat the heat this 4th of July at their annual Freedom Celebration, while also honoring the servicemen and women that helped secure our freedom. Spirits were high inside the VFW, with a corn hole tournament, cake walk and other activities kept guests of all ages entertained. “My…

City of Navasota to host 5th Annual Freedom Festival

City of Navasota to host 5th Annual Freedom Festival

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – There are several places to celebrate Independence Day Thursday including Navasota. The city is hosting its 5th Annual Freedom Festival. “This is one of our favorite events of the year,” city marketing & communication manager Taylor Hughes said.” We’re small town. We’re small town USA, so we’re excited about that and…

RELLIS 4th of July Fireworks and Drone show: preparations and what to expect

RELLIS 4th of July Fireworks and Drone show: preparations and what to expect

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Thursday night the sky at Texas A&M University’s RELLIS campus will light up with fireworks and drones for the 4th of July. But the traffic in and out of RELLIS’ campus will be busy. Organizers are preparing for 6,000 to 8,000 people on RELLIS’ campus tomorrow night for the show, estimating…

Brazos County teen’s art being displayed at U.S. Capitol

Brazos County teen’s art being displayed at U.S. Capitol

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A young artist from Bryan-College Station has been awarded a rare opportunity. One of Christian Araiza’s paintings will be on display in Washington, D.C. – inside the U.S. Capitol. Araiza is a high school senior at the Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville. His interest in art began at a young age,…

Tiniest Texans celebrating Independence Day at Baylor Scott & White NICU in College Station

Tiniest Texans celebrating Independence Day at Baylor Scott & White NICU in College Station

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -Ahead of the 4th of July holiday, some of the Tiniest Texas are all dressed up and spreading some patriotism. The babies in the NICU at Baylor Scott & White in College Station can be seen wearing red, white and blue for this Independence Day. Happy 4th of July from Allison,…

Investigators: Man arrested after investigators find AI-created nude of minor

Investigators: Man arrested after investigators find AI-created nude of minor

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Artificial Intelligence is not only the technology of the future, experts say it’s here and a local arrest is highlighting how bad actors are taking advantage. A Montgomery County man has bonded out of jail after being arrested for possessing child pornography. Investigators with the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 3…