Nicole Marino

Multimedia Journalist at KBTX-TV (Bryan, TX)

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‘We did it’: 99 Brazos County residents celebrate becoming US citizens

5 days ago | kbtx.com | Nicole Marino

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Nearly 100 Brazos County residents celebrated their newfound U.S. Citizenship statuses last week. The 99 residents hail from 30 different countries. After completing the requirements necessary to become a citizen, a swearing-in ceremony at the Brazos Center in Bryan last Thursday made it official. New citizens and supporting friends and family filled the Brazos Center for the naturalization ceremony. It was a sight usually reserved for the Fourth of July.
Sports tourism helps the City of College Station offset summer slowdown

1 week ago | kbtx.com | Nicole Marino

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - June and July in College Station are known to be slower months because college students return home for the summer, so there aren’t as many people in town. In response, the city is hoping other events will bring in tens of thousands of visitors. Texas A&M University brings in more than 70,000 students to College Station. During the summer months, that number drops to around 20,000 to 25,000 students, losing more than 50,000 people who help boost our local economy.
Brazos Valley school districts providing summer food assistance so kids don’t go hungry

1 week ago | kbtx.com | Nicole Marino

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Since schools let out for summer last week, most kids across the Brazos Valley are having fun and enjoying the sun. However, many other families are left worrying about their next meal as they’re no longer getting breakfast and lunch at school. In the meantime, local schools are creating summer nutrition programs to help combat childhood hunger.
Experts offer tips to help prepare ahead of hurricane season

1 week ago | kbtx.com | Nicole Marino

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The start of hurricane season is just days away. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects this season to be another active one. According to the National Weather Service, every category five hurricane that has made landfall in the United States rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a major hurricane in three days or less.
Memorial Day services, events in the Brazos Valley

1 week ago | kbtx.com | Nicole Marino

BRAZOS VALLEY, Texas (KBTX) - Memorial Day, though known as the unofficial start of summer, is a day to reflect and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Across the Brazos Valley, communities and groups are honoring those who gave their lives to defend our freedom. Members of the VFW in Bryan will honor someone special this Memorial Day.
City of Bryan offers to pay certification fees to hire on 20+ lifeguards

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Nicole Marino

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - With the school year ending, and local aquatic centers are opening for summer across the Bryan-College Station area. But lifeguards are needed to make that happen. The City of Bryan is looking to hire lifeguards for its three facilities: Bryan Aquatics Center, Henderson Harbor, and Sadie Thomas Pool. However, only half the openings have been filled so far. The city told KBTX it needs 45 to 55 lifeguards to make all the pools fully operational, but right now, it only has 26.
Bryan-College Station gears up for summer camp season

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Nicole Marino

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Kids are wrapping up the school year, and that means it’s just about time for summer fun. There are several summer camps in the Bryan-College Station area. The City of College Station is offering two summer camps between May and July for kids ages six to 15 and seven to 12.
Supporters help Bryan gymnast represent Texas at national competition

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Nicole Marino

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Every year, two Texas gymnasts are chosen to compete at nationals and represent “Team Texas.” However, no one at James Earl Rudder High School in Bryan has accepted the nomination since before the pandemic. This year, Elijah Acosta and David Hernandez are changing that.
Texas lawmakers look to ban minors from social media; bill passes in the House & heads for Senate

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Nicole Marino

(KBTX) - Texas lawmakers are tackling the dangerous effects social media can have on youth. Already in this legislative session, one bill requiring age verification to download apps is heading to Governor Abbott’s desk. There’s another bill that would ban minors from social media platforms. Texas lawmakers are showing they’re serious about curbing social media access with a bill banning minors from creating social media accounts, passing the House with bipartisan support.
Graduating College Station ISD seniors walk halls of their elementary schools

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Nicole Marino

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - College Station ISD seniors got the chance to walk down memory lane on Monday. High school seniors paraded down the halls of their elementary school, receiving high-fives and congratulations from the younger students. College Hills Elementary School in College Station.(kbtx)Graduates told KBTX they were excited to come back to where it all started. Kate Bobbitt is graduating from A&M Consolidated.