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Firefighters responding to large fire in Walker County, some evacuations recommended

ByKatherine Griffith September 1, 2023

WALKER COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – The Walker County Office of Emergency Management recommends that residents living within 3 miles of Lost Indian Camp Road evacuate.

Firefighters are responding to a fire on Lost Indian Camp Road off FM 247. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is 100 acres and 0% contained. It’s being called Game Preserve Fire.

FM 247 is closed in both directions from Pinedale to FM 2989.

Big fire in Walker County! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/uM84Q8jm71

— 🚨 Rusty Surette 🚨 (@KBTXRusty) September 1, 2023

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Conn’s HomePlus closing College Station store

ByKarley Cross July 29, 2024

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Conn’s HomePlus in College Station is closing after all. Last week, the 137-year-old furniture and electronics store filed for bankruptcy and announced it would close about half of its 170 stores, per a CNN article. College Station’s Conn’s HomePlus at the Post Oak Mall was not originally included in that…

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Both College Station ISD marching bands qualify for state

ByHeather Kovar October 30, 2023

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Both the A&M Consolidated High School Band and the College Station High School Band and Guard qualified for the state competition in San Antonio. The area contest was Saturday night in Channelview, Texas. It marks the second time in two years both schools qualified for state. Back in 2021, it…

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Bryan firefighters honored at 100 Club annual banquet in Houston

ByRusty Surette May 22, 2024

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Members of the Bryan Fire Department were honored Tuesday night at the 70th annual Heroes Awards event hosted by the 100 Club in Houston. Firefighters Jesse Prihoda, Brett Carsey, John Lubanski, Jason Oechsle, and James Stewart were recognized for high-angle rescues that saved two lives. One incident happened on June 15th,…

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Bryan/College Station to host March for Jesus event

ByCrystal Galny May 8, 2024

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A worldwide March for Jesus is coming to Bryan/College Station. March for Jesus is an event that unites the entire body of Christ in cities across the nation and the globe to worship Jesus. Organizers say this is not a protest or an issues-oriented march. It’s a fun, family event at…

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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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Calvert ISD meets to discuss fate of old school building

ByAnna Maynard September 13, 2023

CALVERT, Texas (KBTX) – The Calvert ISD school board held a meeting Tuesday to discuss options for its old school building. The district welcomed students into their new building this school year but still owns the original building, which has housed generations of Calvert students. The district is working with community members and the Texas…

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