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05/07/2021

Beauty of an evening on the way!

Wind, humidity all turn up this weekend, with eyes on a storm chance for Mother's Day.

05/07/2021

GRAPHIC: Study says hate crimes against Asian Americans up 164% from last year

According to Stop AAPI Hate, a national coalition that tracks anti-Asian hate, there have been more than 6,000 incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders reported from March 2020 to March 2021.

Reports of attacks on Asian Americans have occurred across the country.

05/07/2021

DHS Sec. Mayorkas Unaccompanied Children at Border Briefing

WATCH NOW: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and members of a congressional delegation visit Donna, Texas to receive a briefing on unaccompanied children arriving at the U.S. border with Mexico and to view conditions at the Customs and Border Protection Donna Processing Facility.

05/07/2021

Sheriff: Girl shoots 3 at Idaho school; teacher disarms her

A sixth-grade girl brought a gun to her Idaho middle school, shot and wounded two students and a custodian and then was disarmed by a teacher Thursday, authorities said.

A sixth-grade girl brought a gun to her Idaho middle school, shot and wounded two students and a custodian and then was disarmed by a teacher Thursday, authorities said.

05/07/2021

London high-rise blaze raises new concerns about cladding

The building owner said 22% of the building’s façade is covered in aluminum composite cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower, which was destroyed in June 2017 in the deadliest domestic fire in the U.K. since World War II.

London Fire Brigade said about 125 firefighters tackled a fire that spread to three floors of a 19-story building in the city’s Docklands.

05/07/2021

4 ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in Floyd death

Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Kueng appeared via videoconference in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis. Chauvin was not part of the court appearance.

The three-count indictment names Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao.

05/07/2021

Weekend Gardener: Spring into a greener lawn for the summer

Whether you consider yourself a gardener or not, most of us have to deal with at least one plant--the lawn!

There are easy steps to make sure yours grows--and lasts--this year.

As the grass begins to grow again on Brazos Valley lawns, proper care is required to help support that greenery all throughout the season.

05/07/2021

Brazos Valley COVID-19 Dashboard

Brazos County COVID-19 hospitalizations in the single digits, 30 new cases.

Daily COVID-19 update for the Brazos Valley

05/07/2021

Friday Morning Live Weather Update

Another real neat day of weather on the way, then some changes come our way this weekend, especially Sunday.

05/07/2021

Celebrating Nurse’s Week with St. Joseph Health

NURSE'S WEEK: “Nurses Week is a celebration for all the hard work that nurses have done over the past year. This year is probably been the hardest week that they’ve experienced in probably their entire career.”

KBTX is kicking off National Nurse's Week by talking to St. Joseph Health about how our local nurses have been bravely fighting the pandemic on the front lines.

05/07/2021

COVID in Context: Death rate, hospitalization rate trending down in Brazos County

It's good news, and a trend that could continue as more and more people get vaccinated.

As the highest-risk populations have been eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, experts have hoped to see hospitalization and death rates decrease, even if case rates did not.

05/07/2021

China discounts possibility of harm from falling rocket

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Chinese authorities will release information about the re-entry of the rocket, expected over the weekend, in a “timely manner."

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Chinese authorities will release information about the re-entry of the rocket, expected over the weekend, in a “timely manner."

05/07/2021

Some Republicans worry voting limits will hurt the GOP, too

Any changes to mail voting are certain to affect older voters

The restrictions backed by Republicans in Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Texas and Arizona often take aim at mail voting, a method embraced by voters from both parties but particularly popular with older voters.

05/07/2021

8 a.m. Friday update

Want to get on a cruise before anyone else? Companies need volunteers for some test voyages! How you can get on board. And some good news from Pfizer for the future of their vaccine. Tune in now!

05/07/2021

Another excellent May day on the way! We'll be a little toasty for a couple hours this afternoon, but evening plans look great.

Eyes on an isolated strong storm potential for Mother's Day. Latest: kbtx.com/weather

05/07/2021

Police: 29 people recovered from semitruck in Texas

An officer performed a traffic stop and as he was approaching the vehicle, the back door swung open and several people ran out.

A police official in Texas says 29 people have been recovered from a big rig that was stopped near San Antonio.

05/07/2021

Pfizer starts application for full COVID-19 vaccine approval

BREAKING: Pfizer is the first COVID-19 vaccine maker to ask for full FDA approval.

Pfizer/BioNTech has begun its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and older, the companies announced.

05/07/2021

Family of Chris Cornell settles with doctor over his death

The Cornell family alleged that medication, especially the anti-anxiety drug lorazepam, led to erratic behavior from the Soundgarden front man before his suicide in 2017.

The Cornell family alleged in the lawsuit filed in 2018 in Los Angeles Superior Court that medication, especially the anti-anxiety drug lorazepam, prescribed by Dr. Robert Koblin led to erratic behavior from the Soundgarden front man before his death in Detroit in 2017 at age 52.

05/07/2021

The Daily Pledge for Friday, May 7th comes from Ms. Gonzales’ class at Kemp Carver Elementary.

The #DailyPledge for Friday, May 7th comes from Ms. Gonzales’ class at Kemp Carver Elementary.

Daily Pledge - Kemp Carver Elementary – Ms. Gonzales’ Class

05/07/2021

At least 25 dead during Brazilian police raid in Rio

Rio police killed an average of more than five people a day during the first quarter of 2021.

The civil police’s press office confirmed the death of an officer and 24 alleged “criminals” in a message to the Associated Press.

05/07/2021

Texas lawmakers propose electricity market bailout after winter storm

The legislation would impose a fee — likely for the next decade or longer — on electricity companies, which would then get passed on to residential and business customers in their power bills.

The legislation would impose a fee — likely for the next decade or longer — on electricity companies, which would then get passed on to residential and business customers in their power bills.

05/07/2021

Thursday Night Weather Update 5/6

Another blue sky, gorgeous day is waiting for you Friday.

Weekend brings muggy, gusty changes & could mean some rumbles of thunder by late Sunday. Meteorologist Shel Winkley KBTX has more:

05/07/2021

Sam Houston State University names new provost

Sam Houston State announced a new addition to the Bearkat family today!

Sam Houston State University announced their selection for a new provost today.

05/07/2021

Thursday Evening PinPoint Forecast: One more day of blue skies and low humidity on deck before breezy, gusty, cloudy, humid changes arrive this weekend. Could lead to a couple rumbles of thunder by late Sunday:

05/06/2021

A struggle over power in Hearne. The city wants to be able to provide electricity to one of their big employers. Today the PUC denied a request. News 3’s Clay Falls looks at what’s next.

05/06/2021

Public Utility Commission denies City of Hearne request to expand electric service to GATX facility

The city wants to provide power to a large employer in town but commissioners ruled against a declaratory statement.

The city wants to provide power to a large employer in town but commissioners ruled against a declaratory statement

05/06/2021

Bryan ISD says about 450 families are interested in virtual academy so far

Bryan ISD still has to be accepted by the TEA before moving forward.

The district should find out next week if they have been accepted for a virtual academy next year

05/06/2021

Blinn College District resumes on-campus tours for prospective students

Prospective students and their families can now tour all five Blinn College campuses in person.

Blinn College District announced in-person tours are resuming on all campuses.

05/06/2021

Expected economic impact of Metro Net’s arrival to the city of Bryan

“We’re going to have tremendous amounts of jobs over the next several years as they build out tens of millions of dollars of infrastructure.”

The city of Bryan announced a new phone, cable, and internet provider is coming to the city. Metro Net!

05/06/2021

T-Shirt fundraiser, crawfish boil Saturday to raise money for Twin City Mission & Phoebe’s Home

“It’s about giving back, serving. The shelter needs some essential items for the residents, the women, and children, and so we decided to step up to the plate and have a t-shirt fundraiser to accommodate the items needed over at the home."

Local business is hosting a fundraiser for two nonprofits.

05/06/2021

State Mobile Vaccination Team Call Center launched to vaccinate Texans

Businesses and community organizations can call the hotline to schedule a visit from the State Mobile Vaccination Team

Businesses and community organizations can call the hotline to schedule a visit from the State Mobile Vaccination Team

05/06/2021

Fort Jackson apologizes for SC school bus hijacking, trainee arrested

Officials say it all started around 7 a.m. Thursday when a trainee dressed in a physical training uniform took a M4 rifle, jumped a fence and left post.

Eighteen elementary school children were on board, but are safe, officials said.

05/06/2021

Hawk perches on woman’s arm after she saved it from swimming pool

“I’m not quite sure where to go from here. You’re out and you’re safe. You’re good. Please fly away,” she’s heard on camera saying to the hawk.

The hawk stayed for 20 minutes before flying away.

05/06/2021

Jonathan Bush, brother of President George H.W. Bush, dies

He would have turned 90 on Thursday.

He would have turned 90 on Thursday

05/06/2021

Local stable offering horseback riding camps for kids during the summer

Three Brothers Stables is offering camps covering different disciplines from rodeo to English.

Three Brothers Stables offering camps covering different disciplines from rodeo to English.