Mekena Rodriguez
KBTX News
Bryan, TX, United States
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At least $50k worth of tires stolen from Brazos County business
Investigators say at least one person broke into the business along Crosswind Drive off Highway 21 stealing at least 100 tires. → Read More
College Station father of 12 loses battle to COVID-19
Reed Hickson was 49 when he lost his battle to COVID-19 after testing positive in August. → Read More
Brazos County Health Authority gives COVID update at Intergovernmental Committee meeting
During Monday’s meeting, Brazos County Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan and Assistant to the College Station City Manager, Brian Pisacacek gave local, state, and national COVID updates. → Read More
Two shootings in one month at College Station apartment, neighbors concerned for safety
Friday, a shooting occurred for the second time this month at an apartment complex off University Oaks and Stallings. → Read More
Brazos Valley counties resolve issues with 911 call centers
TxDot cut a Verizon line that disconnected the counties to callers. → Read More
City of Bryan to spend $2.8 million on flooding improvements in Oaks Subdivision
A Bryan neighborhood is expecting to see some major improvements after years of flooding. → Read More
Brazos County COVID-19 case investigators working on confirming back logged cases
Brazos County Health District and Texas A&M COVID-19 Operations Center are working to get all raw numbers confirmed as they investigate positive COVID cases. → Read More
Habitat for Humanity makes ever lasting impact on the Villeda family
KBTX is partnering with Habitat for Humanity BCS to Make Change Possible. Learn more on how you can help create affordable housing in our area. → Read More
If approved, Senate Bill 15 would allow school districts to offer virtual learning option
During a board meeting Tuesday, Bryan ISD staff presented plans of a virtual academy should SB 15 be approved with updated guidelines from the state. → Read More
College Station restaurants looking for workers as enhanced unemployment benefits end
Two federal programs expired on Monday that provided funds to self-employed and gig workers, those unemployed for more than six months, and the $300 weekly supplemental unemployment benefit. → Read More
Bryan High student competing for Miss Texas Teen USA, advocating for childhood cancer
Addison Seay is competing for Miss Texas Teen USA but her real goal is to bring change to childhood cancer research. → Read More
College Station Police Chief addresses officer-involved shootings
College Station Police Chief Billy Couch addresses two officer-involved shootings after a Brazos County Grandy Jury found "No Criminal Conduct" in the cases. → Read More
Brazos Valley Food Bank ready to assist Louisiana evacuees
The Brazos Valley Food Bank is working with Super Partner Agencies in the area to help supply food to any evacuees in the area from Louisiana. → Read More
Nonprofit donates equipment to Grimes County Sheriff’s Office
Grimes County True Blue Foundation was created in 2020 to help support law enforcement agencies throughout the county. → Read More
College station business replaces child’s stolen bike
A local business owner donated a bike to a College Station kid whose bike had been stolen for the second time this summer. → Read More
Bryan mother loses unborn baby due to COVID-19
The Hines family contracted COVID-19 just a week prior to losing their baby boy. They're hoping their story will help educate other parents and get them to make the right decision when contemplating vaccination. → Read More
Brazos County jury duty postponed due to COVID-19
Officials say after speaking with local health authorities and government leaders, the decision was made to cancel jury duty for the week of August 23. → Read More
Brazos Valley law enforcement show support for Chief Deputy Pollock
According to officials Chief Deputy John Pollock underwent surgery Wednesday after being shot during a standoff in Burleson County. → Read More
Bryan family adjusts to COVID-19 hospital visitor policies
Despite not being allowed in the delivery room because of COVID-19, a Bryan family is making the best out of the birth of their newest addition. → Read More
Bryan and College Station schools host in-person “Meet the Teacher Night”
Bryan and College Station schools hosted Meet the Teacher Night in person this year, a big change from last year where things were virtual due to COVID-19. → Read More