Michael Oder

12/02/2020

It's the best day of the year! Join KBTX Media and the Brazos Valley Food Bank for the 25th annual Food for Families Food Drive! We kick things off at 430am on air and online at www.kbtx.com 📺💻

11/22/2020

LIGHTING IS KEY💡
We're in that time of year when reporters live in our 6pm newscasts are in darkness. So, we do what we can to make things bright! 3 lights helped make Mekena stand out Friday night when reporting from the Brazos County Health District.

11/19/2020

Alllllllllmost Friday 🤩

11/18/2020

Lou Monte - Dominick The Donkey (Official Lyric Video)

Long thread at the station about Christmas music led me to share my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE holiday song. ENOY! 🎄🐴

Hee haw hee haw season's greetings! This is a new lyric video starring me, Dominick The Donkey! Join me on my adventures from Italy to New York while we sing...

11/18/2020

McConaughey says he'd consider running for Texas governor

The actor says it would be up to other people on whether he would run. What do you think?

Matthew McConaughey says he'd consider trading acting for politics by running for governor of Texas.

11/06/2020

KBTX Media

Congratulations!

GREAT JOB: Pastor Blake Jennings received this honor for his work with OnRamp, an organization that provides reliable transportation to people in need.

11/02/2020

A much deserved retirement!

With over 37 years of service, Bryan Fire Chief Randy McGregor has announced plans to retire in late January 2021. Chief McGregor began his career with the BFD in 1983, and has served in many capacities, including being named Chief in 2012. As the Chief, the Department has grown significantly and numerous accomplishments were made, including the City Council’s goal to have 4 firefighters on each engine and ladder company, a Class 1 ISO rating, EMS accreditation, and a new Fire Station #2.

10/17/2020

Misleading information spreads over how much postage mail-in ballots need

Did you request a mail-in ballot? Curious how many stamps to slap on that bad boy? We got you covered, friend!

There is some confusion with how many stamps your ballot needs.

10/17/2020

Your Vote Counts 2020: General Election voting guide

Looking for KBTX election coverage?
Check out this growing voter's guide!
#YourVoteCounts

2020 General Election Voting Guide

10/15/2020

Your Vote Counts 2020: General Election voting guide

Make a plan to vote!
Early voting runs until Oct. 30.
Check out our voter guide!

2020 General Election Voting Guide

10/14/2020

Did you vote today?
NO?!
That's okay. You still have time!
Polls are open 8am-5pm Oct. 12-17 & Oct. 19-23
#YourVoteCounts

10/14/2020

Your Vote Counts 2020: General Election voting guide

Early voting continues in Texas until Oct. 30!
Do you have a plan?
Check out our voter guide!

2020 General Election Voting Guide

10/14/2020

Your Vote Counts 2020: General Election voting guide

Looking for information before you hit the polls in Brazos County? Check out our voter election guide!

2020 General Election Voting Guide

09/22/2020

College Station’s hands-free device ordinance to be enforced soon

PHONES DOWN: City of College Station - Government is reminding people about a hands-free ordinance that was passed BEFORE the pandemic hit. You'll see signs going up soon.

This week, more than 30 signs will be installed around College Station that label the city as having a hands-free ordinance in effect as it relates to drivers and their wireless communications devi…

09/19/2020

How the journalism industry’s elitism locks out folks from underrepresented backgrounds - Poynter

I've interviewed dozens of internship candidates over the last four years. Where they attend school only matters in that we require class credit for interns. In addition to being a proud Sam Houston State University Bearkat, I'm a proud former student of Lone Star College-Kingwood!

When a journalism executive suggested I could have gotten an internship if I wasn’t attending a community college, he perpetuated systemic barriers.

09/19/2020

How to use broadcast techniques to enhance remote learning - Poynter

Where are my teachers at? Does any of the advice in this article ring true?

Journalism professors in virtual classrooms should consider a broadcast model over a teach one, with teacher as producer.

09/19/2020

Covid-19 is changing how much news people consume. But it’s not changing whether they trust it. | RJI

Interesting study from the Missouri School of Journalism. Trust in news isn't rising with consumption.

A team of Missouri School of Journalism students and recent graduates this summer wanted to know how people were reacting to the news they were seeing about COVID-19. So the group picked a representative town and asked. The answers weren’t promising.

09/17/2020

CNN to host first drive-in town hall due to coronavirus pandemic

100 cars will be parked and will listen to the town hall through their radios.

CNN will host the first political drive-in town hall of the 2020 presidential election Thursday night -- the latest adaptation to campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic.

09/14/2020

KBTX Media

Check out what Erika Fernandez is doing every week day!

09/09/2020

WVLT

Can you imagine seeing something like this???? 😲

READY FOR TAKEOFF! Lanes are clear on I-640 after a plane was refueled and able to safely continue its journey to Island Home Airport. https://bit.ly/3m4SF1g

07/07/2020

2020 Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo canceled amid COVID-19 health concerns

First, COVID took the State Fair of Texas.
Now, this... 😭

The Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo has been canceled due to public health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

07/07/2020

TEA issues new guidelines for the 2020-21 school year

NEW SCHOOL PLANS: TEA issues new guidelines for the 2020-21 school year.

The state says parents will have several options for students when school begins this year.

07/06/2020

Enjoyed helping out Kathleen Witte with her interview of Texas A&M University Provost Carol Fierke.

Check out her interview: https://www.kbtx.com/2020/07/03/texas-am-provost-answers-faq-about-students-return-to-campus/

07/06/2020

Free COVID-19 mobile testing site coming to Brazos County

You have to register online beforehand. Registration opens 24 hours before testing.

A free mobile testing site is coming to Brazos County.

07/05/2020

KBTX Media

✅ My first LIVE fireworks broadcast🎆🎇
Huge thanks to Rusty Surette & Meteorologist Shel Winkley KBTX for being great hosts. Couldn't have happened without awesome camera ops (Alex, Angelle, Jeremy and Tennyson!), one of the best directors in the business (Howard), incredible help from director Alex, and incredible support and guidance from News Director Josh Gorbutt.

WATCH: Freedom on the Brazos: Independence Day at RELLIS! Thanks to the The Texas A&M University System 🎇🎆

07/03/2020

Another great interview with Greg Abbott about his statewide mask order. Many thanks to the governor and to Crystal Galny for asking the good questions!

07/02/2020

Gov. Abbott issues statewide mask order

Gov. Abbott says wear a mask! If you're caught not wearing one, it's a warning, then a fine not to exceed $250 every time after. Better stock up, friends 😷😷😷😷😷

Governor Greg Abbott signed an executive order Thursday requiring people to wear masks in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases.

06/29/2020

Early voting starts in Texas Primary runoff election

📣📣📣 Early voting starts TODAY 📣📣📣
Texas Primary runoff election voting is underway. If you're concerned about voting in person, take full advantage of early voting dates and locations.

Several races across the Brazos Valley made the runoff, including the race for U.S. District 17.

06/25/2020

A&M President offers reward for info on racist incident on campus

Pres. Young offering $1,200 to anyone with information that IDs the people responsible.

A&M President offers reward for info on racist incident on campus

06/25/2020

Could the City of College Station mandate masks soon?

“This is a very, very small, yet inconvenient step. Not to take it would be selfish,” said Mayor Mooney.

Masks up for discussion tonight at the City of College Station - Government council meeting.

The City of College Station will consider mandating face masks inside all businesses at Thursday’s virtual city council meeting.

06/02/2020

I want to share these messages and faces from our #blacklivesmatter protests because it needs to be seen. Our timelines are filled with violence. Here is the peaceful message of change in my community.

06/02/2020

These are the faces of the #blacklivesmatter protests in Bryan and College Station. They have been peaceful and loud and passionate. We have to listen to them. I am listening.

06/02/2020

UPDATE: Intent unclear in reckless driving arrest during protest

This was a difficult story. Police reports are sworn testimony. We report what's in them as fact because it is. We work hard to attribute those facts. Mr. Scarborough's arrest is far from the first we've covered. If given the same situation, we'd report it again. He has my cellphone number.

Bryan police say they arrested a man at Sunday's Black Lives Matter rally for reckless driving after he enticed a crowd of peaceful protesters. A review of photos and videos suggests his intent was misidentified.

06/01/2020

AP Images

40 years ago today, CNN began its 24-hour-a-day news broadcasts.

Photo Caption: Reese Schonfeld, President of Cable News Network and Reynelda Nuse, weekend anchorwoman for CNN, stand at one of the many sets at the broadcast center in Atlanta on May 31, 1980. The network, owned by Ted Turner, will begin its 24-hour-a-day news broadcasts in the afternoon on Sunday. (AP Photo/Joe Holloway)

04/28/2020

We're expecting storms tonight ⛈⛈⛈
You've got to stay weather aware today! Check out the FREE KBTX Weather app. kbtx.com/a?a=483718261