Families of Uvalde shooting victims suing gun manufacturer, Instagram, video game company

Families of Uvalde shooting victims suing gun manufacturer, Instagram, video game company

TEXAS TRIBUNE -Several Uvalde families are suing Daniel Defense, the gun company whose AR-15 style rifle an 18-year-old gunman used to kill 19 children and two teachers and injure several others at Robb Elementary two years ago, lawyers said. The family members of victims Friday also filed a separate lawsuit against California-based companies Meta —…

Iola ISD parents speak out about HVAC issues, solutions discussed

Iola ISD parents speak out about HVAC issues, solutions discussed

IOLA, Texas (KBTX) – Students and staff at Iola ISD were left without working air conditioning in multiple buildings for around a month. Now that school’s out for the summer, district officials said they’re working toward a more permanent fix. ”It gives us a little time to be able to work in classrooms without students…

Physicians Centre Hospital earns awards for excellence in joint replacement and patient care

Physicians Centre Hospital earns awards for excellence in joint replacement and patient care

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A local hospital is being recognized for its work in joint replacement surgery and quality of patient care. The Physicians Centre Hospital received two awards from Healthgrades, a company that connects patients with reviews and ratings for healthcare providers. They were honored with the Joint Replacement Excellence Award and the Outstanding…

Investigation continues in College Station double homicide, neighbors speak up

Investigation continues in College Station double homicide, neighbors speak up

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Traffic on State Highway 6 South near William J Bryan Parkway was backed up Friday as the College Station Police Department searched for evidence that may be connected to the previous night’s double homicide. Two people were killed and one person was injured in a shooting that happened Thursday night…

How you can help OnRamp provide vehicles to those in need

How you can help OnRamp provide vehicles to those in need

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – OnRamp has been supplying reliable transportation since 2017. Their ongoing ministry gifts reliable vehicles to hard-working families in need to help them on the road to self-sufficiency. The nonprofit organization has donated vehicles to 189 clients since 2017, and are hoping to serve 50 this year. But they need to raise…

Severe Thunderstorm WATCH issued for Milam, Robertson, Leon counties until 11pm

Severe Thunderstorm WATCH issued for Milam, Robertson, Leon counties until 11pm

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A highly unstable atmosphere is present across Central Texas, and like the past couple afternoons, we may see storms drift into our area before the end of the evening. A Severe Thunderstorm WATCH has been issued for all of North and Central Texas, including Milam, Robertson, and Leon counties in the…

Six Veterans become sports officials through nonprofit training

Six Veterans become sports officials through nonprofit training

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Six military veterans recently completed free umpire training at D-BAT Aggieland in Bryan. Protect the Game trains and equips Veterans and their families to become sports officials. These Veterans are now ready to make an impact in the youth baseball and softball community. If a military Veteran and his/her family member(s)…

College Station babysitter receives 40 years in prison for shaking, throwing infant

College Station babysitter receives 40 years in prison for shaking, throwing infant

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A College Station woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison for severely injuring an infant in 2022. On Thursday, Berta Lopez-Vasquez pleaded guilty to injury to a child causing serious bodily injury. Police reports say Lopez-Vasquez shook and threw a baby, less than a year old, against a wall when…