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CSPD: Teen steals car, wrecks it to avoid going to jail

ByJustin Dorsey, Rusty Surette July 31, 2023

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A College Station teenager was taken into custody on Monday after allegedly stealing a car and crashing it on purpose.

Just before 4:30 am Monday, authorities responded to a home on the 400 block of Anderson Street for reports of a stolen vehicle.

Police say 18-year-old Ashton Hernandez broke into the 2018 Dodge Charger and took off.

While driving away at a high rate of speed. officers saw him turn onto Raymond Stover Parkway and smash into a light pole.

Hernandez told police he wrecked on purpose to hurt himself and avoid going to jail.

His charges include criminal mischief, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and evading arrest.

According to online jail reports, Hernandez has been arrested 5 times since December 2021.

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Shop 4th of July fireworks with Navasota Diamonettes

ByCaleb Britt June 26, 2024

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – If you want to get a head start on your 4th of July celebrations, the Navasota Diamonettes Dance Team can help. Dancers and parents are operating the TOPDOG Fireworks store at 23510 Highway 6 in Navasota. It offers a variety of family-friendly options including Roman candles, fountains and cakes. All fireworks…

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Leon County enacts burn ban as fire danger rises

ByAnna Maynard February 27, 2024

LEON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – Leon County Emergency Management issued a burn ban Monday morning. An emergency meeting was called Sunday between Leon County Emergency Management and Leon County fire chiefs. The burn ban was enacted shortly after. “We’re getting a handle on it now before the fire hazard is just through the roof,” Centerville…

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Police searching for missing 17-year-old

ByRusty Surette September 21, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – College Station police are looking for information on the location of 17-year-old Jovarius Banks. He could still be in the local area, or he could be in the Houston, Harris County area. If you have information please reach out to CSPD at 979-764-3600. @CSTXPolice is looking for information on the location…

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BCS Library System offering in-person, online resources for out-of-school learning

ByCaleb Britt August 24, 2023

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – There are places like the BCS public libraries where students can learn and have fun outside of the classroom. Both the Clara B. Mounce Public Library and the Larry J. Ringer Library offer in-person and online activities that can help students excel even more in the classroom. It all starts with…

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A&M’s President on Qatar allegations: “That’s insanity, It’s irresponsible”

ByRusty Surette February 1, 2024

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – One of the negotiators in the Israel-Hamas war is Qatar, and this week the country’s prime minister visited the United States. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told White House officials his country is committed to helping bring a cease-fire in the war, at least long enough…

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College Station church to celebrate National Day of the Cowboy

ByCrystal Galny July 20, 2023

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – National Day of the Cowboy is the fourth Saturday in July and recognizes the contribution of the Cowboy and Cowgirl to America’s culture and heritage. Cowboy Fellowship of Aggieland will be holding a come and go event that will give folks a small taste of cowboy culture. There will be…

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