Brazos County Commissioner’s PCT. 1 race set for November after runoff election

Brazos County Commissioner’s PCT. 1 race set for November after runoff election

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Republican candidate Bentley Nettles is headed to the November ballot after winning the Brazos County Precinct One Commissioners race against incumbent Steve Aldrich in Tuesday’s runoff election. With all precincts reporting the final tally was: Steve Aldrich (R) 985 votes, 40.59 %Bentley Nettles (R) 1,442 votes, 59.41 %Total of 2,427 votes…

6 becomes 1: Robertson County voters choose Republican candidate for sheriff

6 becomes 1: Robertson County voters choose Republican candidate for sheriff

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Robertson County voters chose their Republican candidate for sheriff in Tuesday’s runoff election. What started out as six candidates vying for the party’s ticket in the March Primary election has now been widdled down to the top pick in Tuesday’s runoff election. Karen Box, a 22-year veteran at the Robertson…

Lifelong best friends who graduated kindergarten together cross the stage as high school graduates

Lifelong best friends who graduated kindergarten together cross the stage as high school graduates

WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Two lifelong best friends, both with Down syndrome, who graduated kindergarten side by side crossed the stage together over the weekend as high school graduates. Madi Potts, 18, and Shelby Tindell, 17, graduated Midway High School Saturday which was a fitting ending to a journey the girls have been on together…

Wharton wins run-off for House District 12, preparing for General election

Wharton wins run-off for House District 12, preparing for General election

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – Trey Wharton will appear on ballots in November as the lone Republican candidate for House Representative District 12. Wharton won the Primay run-off race Tuesday where he was challenged by Ben Bius. Final results from voters gave Wharton the win with 72% from the district that includes Grimes, Madison, Walker Washington…

Storm damage in Huntsville leaves many without power

Storm damage in Huntsville leaves many without power

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – Severe weather in Huntsville has left much of the city without power, and with extensive damage. A confirmed wind gust of 70 miles per hour, heavy rains and hail caused power outages across the area, even impacting the stoplights on certain roads. Huntsville resident Adrian OBryant said the severe weather Tuesday,…

Aggieland Humane Society holding Name Your Price Adoption Special

Aggieland Humane Society holding Name Your Price Adoption Special

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Until June 1, potential adopters can name their price at Aggieland Humane Society. Visit the shelter at 5359 Leonard Rd, Bryan, TX 77807 or check here to see adoptable pets. “Some people will come in and they’ll say ‘Oh I’ll still pay the full thing.’ Some people say ‘Okay, how about…

Focus at Four: Public Opinion expert on Trump trial and election outcome

Focus at Four: Public Opinion expert on Trump trial and election outcome

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Former President Donald Trump’s unprecedented criminal trial will soon be in the hands of jurors. He faces 34 counts of falsifying business records for allegedly covering up a hush money payment to adult film star, Stormi Daniels, and has pleaded not guilty. The closing arguments started Tuesday. Kirby Goidel, a professor…

16-year-old killed when storms blow down home under construction

16-year-old killed when storms blow down home under construction

MAGNOLIA, Texas (KBTX) – A storm-related incident on Tuesday killed a teen working on a home construction project in Montgomery County. It happened just after noon when a strong line of storms moved from the Brazos Valley and into Southeast Texas. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says multiple agencies responded to the 33000 block of…

Local business donates services to give VFW Post 4692 a fresh coat of paint

Local business donates services to give VFW Post 4692 a fresh coat of paint

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The VFW Post 4692 in Bryan is getting cleaned up and receiving a fresh coat of paint. In the spirit of Memorial Day, That 1 Painter is donating their services to brighten up the outside of the building. After seeing the condition of the VFW building, the Bryan/College Station location project…