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Wellborn SUD issues Boil Water Notice, implements Stage 5 Water Conservation
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Wellborn Special Utility District issued a Boil Water Notice and a mandatory Stage 5 Water Conservation Thursday morning. The district says the Boil Water Notice is needed due to the loss of system pressure as required by TCEQ.
Early morning equipment fire temporarily closes Bryan restaurant
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - An early morning fire at the IHOP in Bryan has temporarily closed the restaurant, according to the Bryan Fire Department. Officials say a small equipment fire caused some damage to the establishment around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. Gerald Burnett, Bryan’s Assistant Fire Marshal and Battalion Chief says they will have to obtain permits to make some repairs. Burnett expects the restaurant to be closed for at least a few days. The IHOP is located at 758 North Earl Rudder Fwy in Bryan.
Mayor Mooney provides updates on City of College Station
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - From upcoming budget workshops to hearing drone proposals from Amazon, July is looking to be a busy month for the City of College Station. On July 14th, the College Station City Council will hear a proposal from Amazon about Amazon Prime Air delivery, which is Amazon’s drone delivery service.
Bryan man arrested for stealing electricity from neighbor
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Police have arrested a Bryan man for stealing electricity from his neighbor. On April 10, a property manager was showing a home on the 1600 block of Cloverdale Court when they noticed a neighbor was stealing electricity from the property. According to court documents, the following day, the property owner had an electrician come to the home to repair the damage the neighbor had caused. The CSU electrician found the electric meter had been damaged and was on the ground.
College Station Mexican restaurant announces grand opening
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - According to Visit College Station, Gringo’s Tex Mex will officially open to the public on July 19. This will be the chain’s fifteenth location; “however, internal store number 12 was saved in honor of the Aggie’s Home of the 12th Man,” according to Gringo’s Tex Mex. The restaurant is 8,900 square feet and can seat 289 guests at full capacity.
Brazos Valley woman rings opening bell on Nasdaq
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK (KBTX) - Ellen Fuller represented the Brazos Valley Wednesday morning by ringing the opening bell on Nasdaq while representing the nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA). This is the second time Fuller has represented WAA on the New York Stock Exchange. According to Fuller, she rang the opening bell while she was serving as WAA board treasurer in 2019.
Sunflower season is in full bloom in Burleson County
BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - The sunflowers are in full bloom at the Wilder Family Farm in Burleson County. Jay Wilder and his sons are growing hundreds of acres full of the big yellow flowers, which will eventually be sold to H-E-B. “We are growing them for bird seed,” said Jay Wilder.
Blue Bell releases new ‘refreshing’ ice cream for summer
BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) - Blue Bell is helping you beat the heat this summer with its new ice cream flavor, strawberry lemonade. The creamery describes the latest addition as strawberry ice cream swirled with lemonade sherbet sprinkled with lemon-flavored flakes. “Ice cream is the perfect summer dessert, and we are excited to kick off the season with our new Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream,” said Sara Schramm, marketing brand manager for Blue Bell.
Power outage in College Station impacts 1,600 residents
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - College Station Utilities said an electrical outage is affecting approximately 1,600 customers Wednesday morning. Crews are en route to investigate the cause of the outage and to restore power to residents, according to a tweet by the City of College Station. According to the College Station Utilities outage map, the outage appears to be in two areas: Southwest Parkway and Langford Street to Welsh Avenue Nevada Street to Gridiron Drive Copyright 2022 KBTX.
Bryan family celebrates three generations of professional legacy
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - In the Davis family, there are now three generations of lawyers. The newest attorney to join the ranks is Addison, who was sworn in during a family-filled ceremony at the 85th District Court on Friday. Addison, who will be practicing civil litigation and insurance defense work in Dallas, now shares a special bond with his father Kyle Davis, a local criminal defense attorney, and his grandfather and retired attorney Cletus “Cowboy” Davis.
College Station felon with firearm gets 37 years in prison
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -The following is a news release from the Brazos County District Attorney’s Office: On June 2, 2022, Judge Hawthorne sentenced Melvin Ford, Jr. to 37 years in prison. A Brazos County jury previously found the defendant guilty of the offense of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon on April 13, 2022. Around 4:00 a.m. on March 5, 2021, Bryan police offers responded to a call for service.
REPORT: Texas A&M University set to name new softball coach
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Texas A&M University is set to name Arizona State University’s Trisha Ford as the next head coach of the softball program. Rounding Third Softball first reported the move for Ford in a post on Twitter. Ford has spent her last six seasons as the head coach of ASU. According to ASU, Ford was named Pac-12 Coach of the Year and led the team to a World Series berth in 2018. Prior to her time with the Sun Devils, Ford coached the Fresno State Bulldogs.
Texas A&M Baseball #5 national seed, will host regional and super regional
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - After Jim Schlossnagle led the Aggies to a 37-18 season in his debut year, the Aggies will host a regional and super regional as a part of the NCAA tournament. Texas A&M learned they would at least host a regional Sunday afternoon, but found out they would be the #5 national seed during a selection show Monday. TCU, Schlossnagle’s former school, will be the #2 seed in the regional.
Bryan police investigating Friday morning shooting
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Bryan police are investigating a shooting Friday morning. Officers say it happened in the 2700 block of Poplar Circle. EMS transported one victim to the hospital, no other details were immediately available. Copyright 2022 KBTX. All rights reserved.
College Station police investigate gunfire at Northgate
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - College Station police are investigating reports of gunfire in the Northgate district early Friday morning. Officers say around 2:00 a.m. a verbal altercation outside a bar in the 100 block of Church Street led to an altercation near the Coyote Lot. According to police, one of the parties involved displayed a handgun and fired it into the air, then fled the scene. No one was injured during the incident.
Brazos County deputies say woman purposefully crashed into truck carrying children
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A Bryan woman is behind bars after purposely crashing her vehicle into another person’s car. The vehicle she hit had children inside at the time of the accident, according to Brazos County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene. Marsela Ann DeLuna, 27, was arrested Monday morning in the 4600 block of Leonard Road. According to court documents, DeLuna “rammed” her vehicle into the back of a person’s truck and struck the side of the vehicle, which damaged the mirror.
Bryan police arrest suspected drug dealer
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Bryan police arrested a suspected drug dealer after finding over 25 grams of meth and four cell phones in his car. Around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, both the Bryan police and fire departments responded to the 2300 block of Sandy Lane for a subject down call. The individual, Terry Lee Conner, 42 of College Station, was found in his vehicle which was stopped in the roadway.
Unofficial results show Cameron ISD bond passing with narrow margin
CAMERON, Texas (KBTX) - Cameron ISD Proposition A looks poised to pass by a very narrow margin, according to unofficial results from Saturday’s election shared by Cameron ISD. Unofficial results show 484 vote for and 483 votes against the bond. Proposition A is a $15,900,000 bond that will renovate the existing school buildings including the original C.H. Yoe High School to create a career and technical education center.
Bryan police: Suspects throw drugs from car during high-speed chase
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Two Bryan men were arrested after leading local authorities on a police chase Monday afternoon. Bryan police say the suspects threw drugs from the car during the chase. Bryan police attempted to conduct a traffic stop and pull over a Chevrolet at the 2700 block of South Texas Ave. However, the suspects would not pull over, leading police on a chase. During the chase, officials say they saw suspects throwing a bag of a white substance and a glass pipe out of the vehicle.
DPS arrests several men for solicitation of prostitution
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division conducted a prostitution sting at a College Station hotel, resulting in the arrest of four men. Authorities say undercover agents placed ads on a website associated with commercial sex. On the website, the agents were able to talk to the suspects and arrange a time and meeting location. DPS says the hotel was aware of the operation.
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - In-person services are back at Social Security offices across the nation. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, announced the change went into effect on April 7. To avoid lines, the commissioner strongly encourages individuals to use the social security administration’s online services at www.socialsecurity.gov, utilize phone appointments, or schedule in-person appointments in advance.
Austin man arrested after stealing jewelry and mall security vehicle
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - An Austin man is under arrest after he attempted to steal jewelry and a mall security vehicle from Post Oak Mall. College Station police say, Jarrett Grimes, 39, of Austin, stole two rings from a business inside Post Oak Mall Tuesday. As mall security tried to detain Grimes, he threw the rings and escaped mall security, according to court documents.
Bojangles announces its coming to Bryan-College Station
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Bojangles is continuing its momentum in the state of Texas, as it announces the addition of new stores in Bryan. The chain says it is expanding its footprint in Southeast and Eastern Texas markets with a 20-unit franchise development agreement. Since 2021, Bojangles says it has added 70 locations to the Texas development pipeline since announcing its expansion. “Our entry into Texas is really just beginning,” said Jose Costa, Chief Growth Officer at Bojangles.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound lanes of Highway 36 shutdown due to rollover
BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) -The northbound lanes of Highway 36 at FM 1363 are shut down due to a semi-truck rollover. The Texas Department of Public Safety says a semi-truck rolled over at Highway 36 and FM 1363. The driver of the vehicle was trapped, and sustained minor injuries, according to DPS. We are assisting DPS with a oil tanker that rolled over on Hwy 36 N just north of FM 1363. The northbound lane is closed...
Assault in College Station hospitalizes one person Saturday
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - College Station Police are investigating an assault that hospitalized one person Saturday evening. According to police, officers responded to a person bleeding at the 1500 block of Texas Avenue South right after 6:45 p.m. Once on scene officials began immediately rendering aid. Authorities say, one person was taken to an area hospital with incapacitating injuries and was receiving treatment.
Students showcase hardwork at Brazos County Youth Livestock Show
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Brazos County Youth Livestock Show is in full swing at The Brazos County Expo, and students across Brazos County have worked for this week’s show. From Ag Mechanics to market broilers and turkeys to heifers and much more, students are able to show off their work and skills in a multitude of areas at this show.
Navasota businesses host first ever St. Patty’s Day Block Party
NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) - Railroad Street in Downtown Navasota will be shut down Thursday evening to host the first-ever Railroad Street St. Patty’s Day Block Party. The event is focused on providing an experience that is open to all ages. Businesses like P.A. Smith Navasota, Southern Charm Boutique and Salon, Rail & Rye, and several others have partnered together to make the evening possible. Part of their goal with the event is to spotlight the city.
HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show set to brings thousands of different kinds of animals to Bryan
Published: Mar. 11, 2022 at 1:52 PM CST|Updated: 15 minutes ago BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show is bringing thousands of reptiles, amphibians, birds, small mammals, supplies, and more to the Brazos County Expo on Saturday and Sunday. According to the HERPS website, it’s one of the largest reptile expos in the United States. “We hand select all of our vendors at these shows, says Shawn Gray, ”HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show owner.
DPS investigating a fatality crash on Highway 36 in Burleson County
BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Two people are dead and one person is injured after a two-vehicle fatality crash on State Highway 36 Friday evening. The Texas Department of Public Safety says at around 6:20 p.m., a 2016 Ford car was traveling northbound and a 2013 Hyundai car was traveling southbound. The Ford was passing vehicles in the southbound lane when it struck the Hyundai head-on.
Sneak Peek: Crumbl Cookies opens Friday in College Station
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Crumbl Cookies, a gourmet cookie experience, officially opens its doors to the public Friday in the Jones Crossing shopping center. A unique attribute to the newest spot in BCS is the weekly rotating menu. “Here they rotate out of a menu of about 200 different flavors, and so you never know what you’re going to see next,” says Jessica Murski, Crumbl Franchise partner.
Six restaurants burglarized in Burleson County
SOMERVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - Six restaurants in both Somerville and Caldwell were burglarized overnight Thursday. Various agencies across the Brazos Valley are working together to see if they are connected. This comes after four Bryan restaurants were burglarized early Wednesday morning. In Somerville, Police Chief Jake Sullivan says four restaurants were burglarized.
HOUSTON, Texas (KBTX) - Hanna Brobrovnyk was born in Ukraine and immigrated to the United States when she was 11. On Saturday she showed her support for her home country and attended a peaceful protest in support of Ukraine in Houston. For Brobrovnyk, she said it’s hard to sit at home and watch the news, so to show her support she drove down to Houston.
Amber Alert issued for missing San Antonio toddler
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KBTX) - The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for a missing 7-month-old toddler who was abducted Saturday night. Authorities say Kayebella Robinson is a 7-month-old white female. She was last seen wearing a pink Minnie Mouse onesie. Police say Robinson was inside a vehicle that was stolen from the 1000 block of SE Military Drive in San Antonio at 8 p.m. on February 19th.
‘There’s no place like home’: The Theatre Company of BCS brings ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to the stage
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Theatre Company of Bryan-College Station is bringing your favorites, Dorothy, the tin man, the lion, and the scarecrow, to life in their production of The Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Oz is the Theatre Company’s season opener for their 33rd season. If you like the original 1939 movie featuring Judy Garland, you will like this rendition of the production.
Suspect in standoff in College Station neighborhood arrested on multiple charges
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Police have arrested the suspect of a late Saturday night standoff in a College Station neighborhood. A Bryan man was arrested after he barricaded himself in a home at the 2300 block of Pheasant Lane. The suspect was arrested around 3 a.m.. and normal activity in the area could resume. Pleasant Lane and West Ridge Drive are closed while officers work a barricaded subject call in the area. Affected neighbors have been contacted with specific instructions.
Travis Fields look to bring sports tourism to Bryan-College Station community
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The new Travis Fields are the latest sports venue in the Midtown Park area of Bryan. The renovated fields are designed to provide opportunities for youth and amateur sports and bring more sports tourism to the area. The Travis Fields feature three fields, eight batting cages, covered spectator seating, a playground, and more. It’s owned by the City of Bryan and managed by RCI Sports Management Solutions.
Celebrate Valentine’s and Galentine’s with DIY activities in Brenham
BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) - Board and Brush Brenham and Brenham Charcuterie Boards are teaming up to host two Valentine-themed events. “We have two events this week,” said Lacey Harwood, Board & Brush Brenham owner. “We have one Thursday and one Friday.
BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Cooks Point and Caldwell volunteer fire departments responded to a fire at an oil well site Saturday morning. Officials say two tanks were fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene. The fire happened around 10 a.m. on C.R. 340 off of FM 1362 North in Burleson County, according to Cooks Point VFD. Authorities say the fire took about 25 minutes to get under control. Cooks Point VFD says the fire was accidental and this time do not know an exact cause.
Multiple agencies work to put out a home fire in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - The Huntsville Fire Department along with other agencies from Grimes, Walker, and Madison counties are actively fighting a home fire at the 500 block of Hopewell Road. Firefighters say when they first arrived the home was fully engulfed. Authorities say there are no injuries. Copyright 2022 KBTX. All rights reserved.
Two oil tanks catch fire in Burleson County
BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Cooks Point and Caldwell volunteer fire departments responded to a fire at an oil well site Saturday morning. Officials say two tanks were fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene. The fire happened around 10 a.m. on C.R. 340 off of FM 1362 North in Burleson County, according to Cooks Point VFD. Authorities say the fire took about 25 minutes to get under control. Cooks Point VFD says the fire was accidental and this time do not know an exact cause.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) – A babysitter in Texas is accused of leaving a 5-month-old baby in critical condition after investigators say she threw the child against a wall. Berta Evelin Lopez-Vasquez, 21, is charged with serious bodily injury to a child. The baby is in critical condition with a fractured skull and brain damage at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Police said the parents dropped the child off with Lopez-Vasquez while they went to work.
5-month-old in critical condition after being thrown against wall by babysitter, police say
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) – A babysitter in Texas is accused of leaving a 5-month-old baby in critical condition after investigators say she threw the child against a wall. Berta Evelin Lopez-Vasquez, 21, is charged with serious bodily injury to a child. The baby is in critical condition with a fractured skull and brain damage at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Police said the parents dropped the child off with Lopez-Vasquez while they went to work.
College Station babysitter suspected of seriously injuring 5-month-old child
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - A College Station woman is suspected of causing serious bodily injury to a child after investigators said she shook and threw a baby, less than a year old, against a wall. The child is currently in critical condition at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Berta Evelin Lopez-Vasquez, 21, is being charged with serious bodily injury to a child. College Station police said the child’s parents dropped them off with Lopez-Vasquez to watch while they were at work.
The impacts of rising interest rates
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Inflation is higher than it has been in 40 years at 7%, and to slow inflation, the Federal Reserve is showing it will need to raise interest rates. Experts say these rising rates will impact consumers in a variety of areas.
Minor accident shut down lane on northbound Highway 6; Roadway back open
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The roadway is back open after an accident on Highway 6 northbound between William D. Fitch Pkwy and Rock Prairie Rd shut down the inside northbound lane Tuesday morning. College Station Police say the accident happened right before 8:00 a.m. and preliminary reports indicate the accident was minor with no injuries. The College Station Fire Department was on the scene of the accident to assist with wash down efforts on the roadway, according to authorities.
Young people with airsoft guns create alarm at local high school
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Juveniles with airsoft guns at A&M Consolidated High School triggered a response from College Station police Saturday afternoon. College Station Police say the campus is safe and that there is no danger. Juveniles playing with airsoft guns at @AMCHSWeb trigger police response — The campus is safe, there is NO danger. The response occurred about 4:20 p.m. when a passerby reported seeing a person with a long gun. The replica firearms were found to be airsoft guns.
Crews start demolition on old College Station City Hall
College Station, Texas (KBTX) - Crews began demolition on the exterior of the old College Station City Hall Tuesday morning. College Station City Manager Bryan Woods said he’s excited to see this stage of construction begin. “Today is a big day. They’ve got the excavator out there and they are taking down the ceilings and walls. They’re right in the old council chambers, so it’s pretty exciting. This is real progress,” said Woods. Demo begins on the old City of College Station - Government City Hall.
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