Potential designs for Midtown Park playground revealed

Potential designs for Midtown Park playground revealed

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Travis Bryan Midtown Park Playground is moving closer towards construction. Tuesday afternoon a contractor presented potential playground designs to the Bryan City Council during a workshop meeting. Deputy City Manager Hugh Walker says they’re tying to tie the design into the natural setting. They’re also looking for an eye catching…

Bryan-based distillery wins top awards in international spirits competition

Bryan-based distillery wins top awards in international spirits competition

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Hush and Whisper Distilling Co. has been open for less than a year and its spirits are getting major recognition. The bar and distillery opened its doors in Downtown Bryan in November 2023. They’re known for offering a variety of cocktails, but they also offer private tastings and tours of their…

Sam Houston Elementary students become ‘Living Statues’

Sam Houston Elementary students become ‘Living Statues’

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Sam Houston Elementary students dressed up as famous Texans at their Living Statues program Wednesday. Parents were invited as 4th graders presented their character and gave a full history of their accomplishments and life works. “It’s super cool because all the students get to learn more about their people, and get…

Texas A&M University System refutes Title IX claims in article shared by Governor Abbott

Texas A&M University System refutes Title IX claims in article shared by Governor Abbott

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, Texas (KBTX) – The Texas A&M University System is working to separate fact from fiction after two articles they say inaccurately reflected their stance on recent Title IX changes were published, according to university officials. The articles, from Texas Scorecard and KTRH, both claim the university system planned to implement changes to…

Flood Watch issued for majority of the Brazos Valley until Friday morning

Flood Watch issued for majority of the Brazos Valley until Friday morning

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Yet another round of rain and storms is expected to push through the area Thursday, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch to make it official. Widespread rainfall totals of 2-3″ with localized totals of 4-6″ or more will be a possibility through Thursday night. Even before considering saturated…

Railroad Street Art Market organizers inviting artists, makers to be a part of annual event

Railroad Street Art Market organizers inviting artists, makers to be a part of annual event

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – All artists and makers are invited to participate in an upcoming event. The 2nd Annual Railroad Street Art Market is June 15 in Navasota’s Railroad district, but the deadline for vendors to apply is Monday, May 20. “If you make something homemade, we want to see your work,” organizer Cheyenne Downs…

Madisonville Police arrest man for child pornography

Madisonville Police arrest man for child pornography

MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) – Madisonville Police said they arrested a man for child pornography. According to a release, Madisonville Police, in conjunction with Madison Consolidated ISD Police, and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested Pranai Patel and charged him with Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography. The arrest happened on May 9, 2024. Patel was…

Homes in Leon County dealing with aftermath of flooding, Red Cross provides assistance

Homes in Leon County dealing with aftermath of flooding, Red Cross provides assistance

LEON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Leon County has been majorly impacted by the storms over the last few weeks and residents are now dealing with the effects. A home on Commerce Street in Buffalo had water come up over the roof during flooding. Along with wall and floor damage inside the home, one can see…

Light at the end of the soggy tunnel: One more round of storms before we settle into drier pattern

Light at the end of the soggy tunnel: One more round of storms before we settle into drier pattern

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Sunshine has been more than welcome the past day or so, but it’s time, once again, to look ahead to the NEXT chance for strong storms and flooding. A strong trough of low pressure looks to pop up rain and thunderstorms to our north and west by Thursday afternoon. Those storms…

Blinn College reducing dual-credit tuition, will offer no-cost courses to qualifying high school students

Blinn College reducing dual-credit tuition, will offer no-cost courses to qualifying high school students

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Some changes are coming to Blinn College’s dual-credit program that will benefit high school students enrolled in the program. Shannon Williford, Blinn’s Director of Dual Credit Programs joined KBTX to share what students and parents should know. Learn more in the press release shared by Blinn College below: Beginning this fall,…