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Award-winning author bringing debut novel to Brazos Valley
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Author Amanda Churchill is bringing her acclaimed debut novel to the Brazos Valley. Her book, “The Turtle House,” won the 2025 Reading the West Award in debut fiction. Set in 1999, the novel follows Lia Cope, a 25-year-old architect who returns to her Texas...
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Step Inside The Oldest Carnegie Library Still Standing In Texas
Along Main Street in downtown Bryan, an easy-to-miss landmark quietly preserves an important piece of Texas history. The Carnegie History Center isn’t just any old library building. It’s the oldest Carnegie library still standing in the entire state, built back in 1903 with money from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie himself.
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Texas A&M-Victoria Gold opens season in Fort Worth
TAMU-Victoria Men, Women open 2026 golf season at Texas Intercollegiate. Andres sits at even par and tied for 18th to pace the Jaguar men, while Nicholson is tied for ninth as TAMU-V builds momentum in Fort Worth.
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Bryan-College Station Fiestas Patrias celebrates Mexican culture in Downtown Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Bryan-College Station Fiestas Patrias came to Downtown Bryan to celebrate Mexican culture. BCS Fiestas Patrias debuted in Downtown Bryan to honor culture, community, and independence. During the morning, hundreds of people packed the sidewalks to watch this year’s parade. Ashley Soto, a parade participant, said...
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BCS Fiestas Patrias brings daylong cultural celebration to Downtown Bryan this Sunday
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - This segment on The Three was paid for and sponsored by Destination Bryan. The Bryan-College Station community is invited to celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture during the 2026 BCS Fiestas Patrias on Sunday, Sept. 13, in Historic Downtown Bryan. The celebration begins with a parade from...
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Former fraternity house restored to Victorian glory
Five blocks from downtown Bryan, the Milton Parker Estate stands tall on a sprawling lawn. The pale blue house with a two-tiered veranda and a classic Victorian fish-scale roof has been the location of many weekend getaways, family reunions and weddings, and has housed countless visitors during game day weekends and graduation. However, the 141-year-old home, owned by Denise and Bob Barbier, ‘76, ‘78, has withstood a long journey since its conception.
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9/11 remembrance events planned across Bryan-College Station
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Residents of Bryan-College Station will have several opportunities to remember the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. These events include ceremonies, a memorial bench dedication and documentary screenings. All of the events are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial ceremony.
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Ant Street Hotel’s New Era
Brenham’s historic Ant Street Inn is undergoing a gentle restoration under new stewards Trish and Connor Byer, who also own Hill & Hollow Vacation Rentals. The Byers are working to preserve and enhance the hotel’s circa-1899 character while refreshing the interiors and adding modern elements. The building has...
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Fiestas Mexicanas celebration returns to Downtown Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A local parade and festival celebrated Mexican tradition and history in Downtown Bryan. Fiestas Mexicanas has been a community staple for over 30 years, and every year brings around 10,000 people to Downtown Bryan. Attendees had the chance to experience live music, food trucks, vendors, and cars as part of the festivities.
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Round Top Film Festival Fleshes Out with Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Film Chosen for Opening Night
Round Top Film Festival has selected Family Movie as its opening-night film this November. The horror comedy, filmed in and around Round Top, was directed by stars Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, who share billing with their children, Travis Bacon and Sosie Bacon. Some of the family is expected to...
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The Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum Kicks Off Kolache Festival
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum is hosting a parade, a Friday night yard dance and a street dance to kick off Kolache Festival weekend in Caldwell. Six-year-old, Caroline Campbell, Miss Texas Czech Slovak Little Princess, said she is looking forward to the parade. She said...
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Live At the Station festival announces Aggie Park lineup
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) — Live At the Station music festival is returning this fall, and for the first time, the one-day country music festival will be held on Texas A&M’s campus. The festival will take place Nov. 7 at Aggie Park. Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug will headline...
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Inside the Oldest Remaining Carnegie Library in Texas
The Carnegie History Center is an imposing presence on South Main Street in downtown Bryan. Built 123 years ago to house the public library, the two-story red brick building features Greek Revival-style architecture, with four Corinthian columns standing tall and sturdy, as if guarding this special property. Over the years,...
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MOCO Library's Geneaology and Preservation Center Turns 50
Library personnel and Genealogy enthusiasts share a candid moment at the 50th birthday of The Montgomery County Memorial Library System’s ‘Genealogy and Preservation Center.’. CONROE, TX -- MOCO recently celebrated a milestone anniversary of an off-shoot of the The Montgomery County Memorial Library System, with a small 50th...