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Missing 16-year-old from Robertson County found safe
FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) - The Amber Alert Network of the Brazos Valley has shared that a missing 16-year-old from Robertson County has been safely located. The teen was reported missing on Tuesday in Franklin. No other details about his situation were immediately available from authorities.
‘So sorry for the screwup’ Normangee theft slips through the cracks as statute of limitations expire
NORMANGEE, Texas (KBTX) - A case of theft in Normangee is falling through the cracks, but it wasn’t until it was too late that those seeking justice found out. “Sorry for the screwup,” was part of the text Heather Wall received from Normangee Police Chief Larry Bush on Monday, three years after she originally requested to press charges. That was in April 2021.
Franklin's Ryan Mrotek shows growth on mound, pitches Warriors to win over Pingry
FRANKLIN (SOMERSET) – Franklin High School lefty Ryan Mrotek was on the mound three years ago as a freshman, pitching against Ridge in the North 2, Group 4 final. He started in that game, went five innings and took the loss as the Warriors fell 5-2 to end their stunning run to a section final.
Robertson County authorities looking for man wanted for multiple offenses
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas — Robertson County authorities are looking for a man wanted for a variety of offenses. Demestrie Samuel Ross, 34, is wanted for the following crimes:. Theft of Property in an amount between $30,000 and $150,000. Theft of Livestock in an amount over $150,000. Larceny. Assault Family...
Police investigating fight on Bryan High School campus
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Bryan Police Department says school resource officers responded to a fight at Bryan High School on Thursday morning and its investigation into the incident is ongoing. The fight was reported around 8:15 a.m. and involved multiple students, police confirmed. “At this time, no arrests have...
Law enforcement activity shuts down street in Bryan neighborhood
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A woman that deputies were attempting to detain Thursday afternoon in a Bryan neighborhood is now in custody. The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found a wanted person in the area of Curtis Street in Bryan between Boonville Road and Pecan Ridge Drive. When...
Bryan man arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
A Bryan man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly threatening a person with a knife during an argument, according to the Bryan Police Department. Kurt Battreall, 63, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to Brazos County Jail records. At 8:08 p.m. Wednesday, police said officers responded...
Dr. O.D. Butler Field Day set
The Dr. O.D. Butler Forage Field Day will take place on Friday, May 17. The field day will feature several trials and demonstration plots relating to forage production. Those include a Pre-emergent herbicide trial, a Urea Nitrogen rate Trial, and a trial regarding liming material differences and their effectiveness. Producers will also hear from various vendors throughout different sectors of agriculture. In the afternoon, there will be discussions regarding TDA Laws and Regulations, the Right to Farm Act, as well as a market update. Pesticide applicators will receive 3 CEU’s, 2 General and 1 in Laws and Regulations towards the renewal of their applicators license. Registration will kick off at 8 a.m. at the Camp Cooley Division of Circle X Land & Cattle Company located at 4297 Camp Cooley Ranch Rd, Franklin, TX. Please register by Monday, May 13. To register and pay by cash or check, call or visit the Robertson County Office, (979) 828-4270 or the Brazos County Office, (979) 823-0129. To register online please utilize the QR code.
The 4th of July Kurten Fireworks Show has a new host
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A local community member and business owner has stepped up and is taking on the role of hosting the 4th of July staple. After 20 years The Brazos County District 2 Volunteer Fire Department is no longer hosting the annual 4th of July Fireworks Show in Kurten.
Explore nearly 40 new builds during Spring Parade of Homes
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - For the next two weekends, you can walk through some of the Brazos Valley’s most beautiful homes. The 2024 Spring Parade of Homes will be April 27, April 28, May 4 and May 5. There are 37 homes in the lineup and 29 featured...
Blackcats lose to Franklin, will play Troy in bi-district playoff
, , The District 20-3A playoff picture is complete and for the first time in five years, the Mexia Blackcats are a part of it.Despite losing to Franklin, 4-0, in the final regular-season game at Blackcat Field on Tuesday, April 23, Mexia will enter the postseaso as the fourth seed from the district.The 'Cats finished with an 8-6 record in district and are 13-10 overall.Mexia will play District 19-3A champion Troy in bi-district. Details of the matchup were not set at press time. Troy was 13-0 in district play entering its regular-season finale against Rogers on Friday, April 26. The...
Bryan man arrested following months-long drug investigation
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A Bryan man was arrested by College Station police on Tuesday following a months-long investigation starting back in September 2023. After serving a search warrant to a home on Tanglewood Drive, officers took Daegin Hamilton, 21, into custody Tuesday morning. Law enforcement spoke with Hamilton who...
James Earl Rudder High School
Ninth Grade: Ginasia Allen, Tayla Berry, Jacob Bustos, Andrew Catlin, Olivia Davis, Amber De La Cruz, Jaden Garcia, Hadley Kleinecke, Jake Kneese, Denise Lopez, Fernando Mendoza-Tirado, Tristan Morales-Coronado, Jaden Robinson, Joshua Rogers, Camryn Skaggs, Mara Williams. Tenth Grade: Jenavi Brooks, Ashlynn Castillo, Yara Diaz Guevara, Michael Farnsworth, Austianna Gonzalez, Elliot...
Have you seen this person? Authorities are looking for a missing teen last seen in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas — The Bryan Police Department and Amber Alert Network of the Brazos Valley need your help finding a teenager that has been missing since the start of April. According to authorities, Genesis Abigail Funez, 15, was last seen at a home in the 3800 block of Iverson Drive on April 1 around 11 p.m. She is speculated to still be in the local area with people not related to her.
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