Volunteers needed for Memorial Day flag placement with Wreaths Across America

Volunteers needed for Memorial Day flag placement with Wreaths Across America

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Wreaths Across America is continuing its work to recognize and honor veterans after they pass. Ellen Fuller joined First News at Four on Tuesday to discuss their flag placement events before memorial day. “We’re doing 300 plus wreaths on the 24th at Oakwood and Bryan. And then on Saturday [the 25th]…

Focus at Four: Local financial planner on Social Security budget

Focus at Four: Local financial planner on Social Security budget

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A new projection showed the Social Security trust fund could run out of money by the year 2035, and at that point, the program could only be able to cover 83% of scheduled benefits. Josh Landman, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, said there are solutions to avoid that. “Right now,…

Bryan Fire Department says non-emergency calls from senior living homes put strain on resources, taxpayers

Bryan Fire Department says non-emergency calls from senior living homes put strain on resources, taxpayers

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – One in four adults over the age of 65 report falling each year. If they’re living in a senior care facility, it likely means that 911 is called for each incident. It’s a national issue with a local impact. The Bryan Fire Department said these calls are impacting their service by…

Giddings student facing hardships receives $20,000 scholarship for athletic and academic excellence

Giddings student facing hardships receives $20,000 scholarship for athletic and academic excellence

GIDDINGS, Texas (KBTX) – The school year is wrapping up and a summer with friends, family and fun is within reach. But one Giddings High School Senior is looking back on one of the toughest years of his life with a smile on his face. Jay Kohlman is one of the hardest working full-time students,…

Exclusive: Federal agencies join investigation into possible arson fire at College Station Krispy Kreme

Exclusive: Federal agencies join investigation into possible arson fire at College Station Krispy Kreme

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A fire that destroyed the Krispy Kreme building in College Station is being investigated as a possible arson and hate crime, sources tell KBTX’s Rusty Surette. ATF agents were back on the scene of the fire on Harvey Road near Post Oak Mall on Tuesday looking at evidence along with…

ESPN’s College GameDay coming to Aggieland for first game of season

ESPN’s College GameDay coming to Aggieland for first game of season

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – ESPN’s College GameDay series is coming back to College Station for Texas A&M’s first game of the football season. It will also be Week 1 of College GameDay. The announcement confirmed Texas A&M will play Notre Dame in a night game on Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Kyle Field….

NAMI to honor high school student for mental health advocacy

NAMI to honor high school student for mental health advocacy

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The NAMI Brazos Valley team will give the community a look into the work they do during the Spring Open House Wednesday starting at 11 a.m. During that time, they’ll also award Sebastian Rodriguez with the Youth Leader of the Year Award. During Rodriguez’s sophomore year, he noticed the toll COVID-19…

Leon County heavily affected by rainfall, crews travel 10 hours to help

Leon County heavily affected by rainfall, crews travel 10 hours to help

LEON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Leon County has been heavily impacted by rainfall received over the last few weeks, receiving 18 to 25 inches of rain. Leon County Judge Byron Ryder says around 20 roads in the county are either washed out or damaged from the onslaught of flooding. County Road 429 is a prime…

College Station woman celebrates her 100th birthday

College Station woman celebrates her 100th birthday

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A Brazos Valley woman reached a major milestone Monday. On May 13, 2024, Frances Casey turned 100-years-old. Her friends and family surprised her with a party at Sodalis College Station, the assisted living facility she’s a resident at. There were decorations, cupcakes and lots of smiles. Casey says it’s almost…