Burleson County, TX

The TxDOT – Bryan District has named a new Brenham Area Engineer. James Kreamer started his new role this month overseeing state highway construction and operations in Burleson, Milam and Washington counties. Kreamer said he looks forward to supporting his staff as they tackle various projects around the region.

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - As a cold front works its way southbound, strong thunderstorms are now working into the Brazos Valley Saturday night, with more possible through the overnight. As of 11 pm Saturday night, the SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been canceled for Milam, Robertson and Leon counties, but has...

After adding over 702,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 81.9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a faster rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

The unemployment rate continues to fall for Washington and surrounding counties. Data from the Texas Workforce Commission shows that Washington County’s unemployment rate dropped from 3.6 percent in March to 3.5 percent in April. A total of 525 residents were unemployed countywide in April, compared to 551 the month...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – A new grass roots effort in Texas seeks to support departments of law enforcement. Operation Safe Shield (OSS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which was started in the Brazos Valley in 2021 to help protect law enforcement officers while on patrol. The organization is raising funds to install bullet-resistant windows in law enforcement patrol vehicles.

The U.S. reported over 620,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 17, bringing the total count to more than 81.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 992,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a faster rate. In […]

The U.S. reported over 562,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 15, bringing the total count to more than 81.4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 991,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

There have been 81,417,100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States to date – and that number continues to grow. In the College Station-Bryan metropolitan area, located in Texas, a total of 70,395 cases of COVID-19 have been reported. Adjusted for population, there have been 27,720 confirmed infections for every 100,000 people in the […]

After adding over 516,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 81.2 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

After adding over 516,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 81.2 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

The U.S. reported over 463,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 10, bringing the total count to more than 81.0 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

Update @ 4:15 p.m.: The Burleson County Sheriff’s Office says a man wanted out of Florida on several charges who was considered “armed and dangerous” was taken into custody this (Thursday) morning after an overnight search. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, Burleson County investigators...

BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - The Burleson County Sheriff’s Office says the “armed and dangerous” man they’ve been searching for is now in custody. Todd Allen Wangler, 47, is wanted by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office in Florida for four charges of domestic violence. He was also being sought by the United States Marshals Service on the Florida charges as well. The sheriff’s office took Wangler into custody at 9:45 a.m. in the 600 block of CR 308 after an extensive search.

The Burleson County Sheriff's Office has released new details into the manhunt for Todd Wangler, 47, of Florida. Authorities had been searching for him Wednesday evening and into the overnight hours. Wangler was arrested just before 10 a.m. Thursday in Burleson County. Authorities with the Burleson County Sheriff's Office and...