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CSPD: Teen driver clocks 117 mph, arrested for DUI in College Station

ByJustin Dorsey, Rusty Surette February 26, 2024

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A Houston teen was arrested Monday morning for reportedly speeding and driving while under the influence.

According to College Station police, while on Highway 6 just before 1 a.m. Monday an officer clocked an 18-year-old driver going 117 mph when the speed limit was 70 mph.

After the driver was stopped in the 2020 Mustang, and questioned, police say the teen admitted to consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel.

The teen was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.

He was released Monday on a $300 bond.

Online records show the same teenager was arrested last year by College Station police in November 2023 on a charge of Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

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New nonprofit looking to expand LGBTQ+ resources

ByMorgan Riddell March 29, 2024

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A new nonprofit literary resource will be available in community markets soon, hoping to combat book bans. Carabiner Collections started in the fall of 2023, creating a library of LGBTQ+ resources. This idea came from similar libraries the group saw in other states. Co-founder and Director Jordan Anderson says the…

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OPAS presents “To Kill A Mockingbird”

ByAlex Egan January 5, 2024

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The 51st season of OPAS continues this January with two performances of Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. “Nothing happens in the play that doesn’t happen in the book. It’s very true to the story,” OPAS Executive Director Anne Black said. “But [Sorkin] really has taken Atticus…

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Focus at Four: Security expert offers tips to protect against porch pirates

ByAlex Egan July 17, 2024

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Amazon’s Prime Days ends after Wednesday, and thousands of packages will be shipped out following the 2-day sale all across the Brazos Valley and beyond. However, it’s not just expecting customers who will be on the lookout for those deliveries. Security experts at Security.org have been researching package thefts, or porch…

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Early voting for run-off election begins Monday

ByTyler Hoskins May 20, 2024

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Polls will be open on Monday for early voting in the May run-off election. Anyone looking to cast their ballot can do so until Friday. If they miss the early voting period, they can vote again on Election Day May 28th. Races going into a runoff here in Brazos Valley include…

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Focus at Four: A government shutdown, UAW strike, and more discussed from Washington

ByDelaney Peden September 27, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The House is still at a standstill, the UAW strike continues and a GOP debate is upcoming. KBTX’s Washington correspondent, Peter Zampa says when it comes to Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, McCarthy is keeping to his word. “His [McCarthy’s] strategy is to pass a stop-gap measure called a continuing…

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A few upcoming events to end your week

ByTyler Hoskins August 14, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Those looking for a fun way to end the week can look forward to several events this coming weekend. HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo For those interested in reptiles such as snakes and lizards, you can look forward to the HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo that is making it’s…

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