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Texans Should Know The Difference: Heat Exhaustion Vs. Heat Stoke
East Texas received a good bit of rain this spring, but now it's plain hot outside -- regardless of what storms we have gotten since the start of summer. In the absence of rain summer-like temperatures are here along with the humidity. Most of the time the heat is tolerable, but when you factor in the humidity, that's when it becomes uncomfortable in East Texas. I say after living here for a while you get used to it, but it's still unbearable and we'll complain about it!
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Mission celebrates 30 years
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sunday. The nonprofit was originally founded in the 1990s as a way to bring home American Indian human remains. The Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation are descendents of the indigenous people who lived in South...
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
Human remains found in wastewater lift station identified as missing Texas A&M student
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Forensic analysts have identified human remains found in a wastewater lift station as those of missing Texas A&M student Caleb Harris. City workers discovered the remains on June 24 while conducting maintenance at the Perry Place wastewater lift station on Lexington Road. The remains were transported to the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office, but due to advanced decomposition, identification was not possible at the time. The remains were then sent to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification (UNTCHI) for DNA analysis, along with samples from Harris’s parents.
Buzz’s Bunch Charity Softball Game announced for August 2nd
BRYAN, Texas -- Texas A&M men’s basketball fans can get their first look at the 2024-25 Aggies at a charity softball game, pitting the players vs. the coaches with all proceeds from the event benefitting Buzz’s Bunch. Admission to the event is free, but donations are encouraged and...
Trial date set for suspected College Station drug dealer, target of deadly Spring Loop search warrant
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - A trial date has been set for the suspect at the center of an extensive drug investigation by College Station Police. Police have described Abraham Escobar as a ‘high level drug dealer.’ The investigation he’s linked to left one person dead in an officer-involved shooting.
Treat of the Day: High school students learn about cybersecurity at Blinn College
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -A weeklong camp at Blinn College hopes to encourage high school students to become the next generation of cybersecurity frontliners. The cybersecurity camp at the Blinn College-Brenham Campus recently drew 22 students who spent five days learning about everything from privacy laws to Raspberry Pi devices. The U.S. Department of Defense sponsored the camp through its Cyber Leadership Development Program.
Get Ready for The School Year with this Backpack Drive
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - As families are preparing for school this year, they might need help stocking up on supplies. Greening Law Group owner Craig Greening saw this need in the community and decided to start a backpack drive. Greening says the event was inspired by his own childhood where...
Stuff the bus with Junior League and ensure students have the school supplies they need
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -For 24 years now, The Junior League of Bryan-College Station has been holding their Stuff the Bus school supply drive, providing teachers with supplies to last the whole school year. This year, the organization is giving out $70,000 worth of supplies to schools across the BCS area.
High school student-athlete profile: Brazos Christian's Jackson Caffey
All-around athlete Jackson Caffey has been making big impressions across Brazos Christian athletics over the past three years. This upcoming school year marks his last with the Eagles as he hopes to cement his legacy. He spent a few minutes taking The Eagle’s summer quiz. QUICK BIO. Name: Jackson...
Bedias man killed in accident
BEDIAS — A 57–year–old Bedias man was killed Tuesday evening in a single vehicle accident near CR 131 in Bedias. Texas Department of Public Safety Sargent, Justin Ruiz, said a 2013 Cadillac SRX was traveling westbound on Crossroad Drive approaching the Y intersection that connects with CR 131. The vehicle continued straight through the intersection, through a fence, and struck a tree.
TRANSFER: Oklahoma baseball adds Texas A&M right-handed pitcher Jason Bodin
Oklahoma baseball is back on the board in the transfer portal with another arm added to their stable of pitchers. Texas A&M right-hander Jason Bodin announced his commitment to the Sooners on Wednesday afternoon on social media. "Thank you (Texas A&M) for a great first year and thank you to...
Lengthy demolition project begins on former Bryan ISD administration building
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The demolition process of what used to be the Bryan ISD administration building began Wednesday. The building is on the corner of Texas Avenue and William Joel Bryan Parkway, and has had fences added around the building to protect the public from the destruction. The process...
College Station ISD School Board Members Approve Pay Increases By Spending Money From The District’s Savings
College Station ISD school board members decide to spend another $2 million dollars out of the district’s savings account for pay raises in the soon to start school year. That’s above the $4 million dollars that will be taken out of what is officially known as fund balance to make ends meet for the 2024-2025 school year.
Texas A&M baseball enters the record books with 2024 MLB Draft
Texas A&M has been on the cusp of being a powerhouse baseball team for the most part of the last decade but repeatedly fell short of expectations until the 2024 season. On the heels of a historic year, Aggie fans settled in to follow the 2024 MLB Draft to see which of their beloved A&M players would make the jump to the pros. They didn’t have to wait long with Braden Montgomery being selected 12th overall and stayed tuned to watch six more Aggies get selected throughout the draft. With seven players being picked A&M now has the longest streak in the nation for three or more players being drafted since 2001. The Aggies that were selected in this year’s draft can be viewed on the tracker here. Longest streak in the nation 👍#GigEm pic.twitter.com/aJq667CyeP — Texas A&M Baseball (@AggieBaseball) July 17, 2024 Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
Bulldogs look to put behind last year's disappointing season that hit rock bottom at A&M
DALLAS – Jimbo Fisher’s last game at Texas A&M was a 51-10 victory over Mississippi State. The Aggies fired Fisher the day after the game. Mississippi State canned its head coach, Zach Arnett, a day later. It was the first time in NCAA history for both coaches to be let go after a game.
Bryan ISD School Board Takes Up Two Safety And Security Items
Monday night’s (July 15) Bryan ISD school board meeting included two items involving safety and security. Behind closed doors, board members discussed what the agenda described as the “deployment of critical infrastructure and security devices”. No action followed the executive session. And the board approved the annual...
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