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Texas governor, AG celebrate court decision allowing floating river barrier on Mexico border
NEW ORLEANS – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton celebrated a federal appeals court decision on Tuesday, permitting the state to maintain a floating river barrier along the Mexico border.Abbott and Paxton said the barrier, if allowed when the ongoing legal dispute is completed, will help stop unwanted migration into the state."The Federal Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit just ruled that Texas can KEEP these buoys in the water securing our border," Abbott said in a social media message. "(President) Biden tried to remove them. I fought to keep them in the water. That is...
Twin Oaks Landfill Update Presented To The College Station City Council
The general manager of Twin Oaks landfill, which is co-owned by the cities of College Station and Bryan, presented an update during the last College Station city council meeting. Bryan Griesbach said the budget approved by the landfill board of the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) includes for...
Texas Prisoners Are Being 'Cooked Alive' by High Temperatures, Investigation Says
Inmates in Texas state prisons are being "cooked alive" by scorching temperatures in facilities without air conditioning, a new investigation claims. Documents obtained by The Texas Newsroom, a public radio collaboration of multiple Texas stations, showed that even as inmates died with body temperatures nearing 107 degrees, officials have continued to blame their deaths on causes other than extreme heat.
West Texas Convenience Store Plans To Open Location In East Texas
There's a gas station and convenience store brand that Texans, especially in West Texas cities like Amarillo and Lubbock swear by and for once, NO, we're not talking about "Buc-ee's". Of course in other areas of Texas, the "beaver" may reign supreme and is starting their trek towards global domination...
CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.
When Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas on July 8, its damaging 80-mile-per-hour winds took down thousands of trees and knocked out much of the electricity system. More than 2.6 million Texas power customers went without electricity for days in the summer heat. In the days that followed the storm, officials and residents alike turned […]
North Texas Bollywood singer accused of "fraudulent" investment deals
NORTH TEXAS – Singing the Bollywood melodies had made Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee a local celebrity in North Texas. However, behind the scenes, Mukherjee is accused of using his fame and charm to defraud people out of millions of dollars.More than a dozen people have told the CBS News Texas I-Team that they gave Mukherjee money for what they thought were real estate investments. They claim, in both interviews with the I-Team and in court records, that Mukherjee's pitches turned out to be fabricated. Many accuse the Plano singer of going as far as forging contracts, emails and documents to convince...
Texas A&M DL’s Turner and Scourton named to the Nagurski Trophy Watch list
If I had to pick the top strength of the 2024-25 Texas A&M football team it most definitely would be the defensive line. Leading the way are senior Shemar Turner and junior Nic Scourton, both who are projected starters and expected to wreak havoc on opposing offenses. On Tuesday the Football Writers Association of America announced that Turner and Scourton have been named to the Bronko Nagurski Preseason Watch List. The award is given to the top national defensive player of the year annually. The FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club will announce finalists for the 2024 trophy on Nov. 20 and the...
Bombers Earn Walk-off Win in Game One of TCL Playoffs
Bryan/College Station, TX (July 30, 2024) – The Brazos Valley Bombers earned a walk-off win 1-0 to take a 1-0 series lead in the TCL Texas Division Finals over the Victoria Generals. It was a pitcher’s duel throughout the night as Bombers’ ace Bryson Walker and Generals’ southpaw Ben...
Bryan businesses say they’re struggling because of construction on South College Avenue
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The construction on South College Avenue in Bryan has been underway for more than a year, impacting local businesses along the road. Vortex Studios, a local business along South College Avenue and Bizzell Street, said it’s losing customers to the reroute because construction has its front entrance blocked off.
Pet of the Week: Meet Pepe!
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Meet our Pet of the Week, Pepe!. This sweet Chihuahua senior is ready to find his forever family!. Pepe was originally taken to a shelter after being involved in an animal cruelty case, and is now with foster mom and executive director of Long Way Home Adoptables April Plemons.
The Vibe on Harvey weighs in on resident safety following shooting death of 17 year old
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Employees at The Vibe on Harvey are speaking up after police reported 17 year old Richard Elijah Hilton was shot and killed at the complex Sunday night. Staff told KBTX that Hilton was not a resident of the apartment complex. On Monday, property staff met...
Bryan child advocacy center shares tips for back-to-school safety, emergency preparedness
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The back-to-school season is inching closer, and while you’re preparing your student for class, it’s important to prepare and educate them on school safety. Alison Prince, director of development at Scotty’s House, a Bryan child advocacy center, joined First News at Four on Tuesday...