Dylan Chryst Watkiss

6 days ago | kbtx.com | Dylan Chryst Watkiss

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - After the black smoke turned white in Vatican City, many College Station residents were happy to hear a new pope was selected. “I was shaking when the white smoke came out and just filled with joy and so much anticipation,” said Director of Liturgy at St. Mary’s Catholic Center David Ojeda.

1 week ago | kbtx.com | Dylan Chryst Watkiss

GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Highway 105 and 249 just south of Navasota has been described as dangerous by Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell. “In my opinion, the planning for the dump job of 249 onto State Highway 105 was ill planned. To accommodate the flow of traffic onto the State Highway 105, or in the mornings or in the evenings to access 249; it clogs up the traffic in Navasota. Every day, the local people are gridlocked,” Sheriff Sowell explained.

1 week ago | kbtx.com | Dylan Chryst Watkiss

SOMERVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - A much-debated school bond was officially passed after just over 53% of voters voted in favor of the $42 million bond. Somerville ISD Superintendent Eric Holton said the approval shows the community’s pride. “Time and time again, when students have a great learning environment, they do better. When teachers have the tools and the resources necessary to do their job, they perform better,” boasted Supt. Holton.

1 week ago | kltv.com | Dylan Chryst Watkiss

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday night, telling the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding PBS and NPR to the extent allowed by law. The White House intends to ask Congress to cut funding for public broadcasting moving forward. These cuts could have a severe impacts on KAMU and local broadcasting in the Brazos Valley. PBS and NPR here in the Brazos Valley are provided by KAMU.

1 week ago | kltv.com | Dylan Chryst Watkiss

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Brazos Valley attorneys use May 2 to celebrate famous “To Kill A Mockingbird” character Atticus Finch, who they say represents nobility and the best that law has to offer. Phil Banks and Shane Phelps created Atticus Finch Day after a heated moment between to the two men went down in a Brazos Valley courtroom.