Updated: 9:10 PM A non-invasive cardiac catheterization repairing the hole in a dog's heart was performed on a standard poodle for the first time ever at Texas A&M. In the day-long procedure, doctor's repaired the heart defect by plugging the hole with an umbrella-type device. No dog has ever had this device, however it is commonly used in children.
Updated: 6:02 PM Prosecutors continued to try to link Chad Davis to the death of Tommy Andrade in day four of his capital murder trial on Friday. Davis is accused of hiring three out of state gunmen to kill Andrade out of revenge for stealing money and drugs.
Updated: 9:10 PM A new Blinn College program is teaching folks about construction. Helping several people and a hurricane evacuee get back on their feet.
Updated: 10:59 AM Manuel Street and Redmond Street will be closed next week in
order for TxDOT's contractor to continue work for the Texas Ave.
Widening Project.
Updated: 9:11 PM A home nurse in Conroe, accused of hitting a disabled five-year-old girl, has been released from Montgomery County jail. The nurse has since been fired from her job and could have her nursing license revoked.
Updated: 10:03 PM Downtown Conroe could become a vibrant destination spot. City council recently received plans for a new arts and entertainment district.
Updated: 9:53 PM Two major stories break Thursday concerning one controversial grand jury. That jury is currently empanelled by District Judge Rick Davis, and continues to make news in, and away from, the courthouse.
Updated: 10:08 PM Prosecutors tried to unravel a tangled web in day three of the Chad Davis capital murder trial. Testimony from investigators continued as the state tried to connect Davis to the murder of Tommy Andrade.
Updated: 9:59 PM Thursday, "World AIDS Day" is a day to recognize it and spread awareness of the growing disease. Dave Martin, a former Texas A&M University student talked with KBTX to share his story about living with the disease.
Updated: 11:05 AM The dry conditions in our area have the state's wildlife leaders looking at a very dry winter, and it has area firefighters gearing up for what could be a tough few months.
Updated: 7:12 PM The best and brightest young minds in engineering, science, and technology will be show casing their talents. Five area robotics teams will be at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on Friday for the Texas Best competition.
Updated: 11:51 PM Drugs, money, revenge. That's what prosecutors say prompted Chad Davis to hire hitmen to kill a Brazos County resident. Wednesday, the state took jurors on a lengthy, cross-country evidentiary trail that ended with the murder of Tommy Andrade.
Updated: 11:55 PM Cyber Monday hit the world by storm this week, with EBAY pulling out on top. But as employees neglected work to shop, our local economy may have suffered.
Updated: 12:24 AM Tickets are now on sale for the A&M Consolidated Tigers semi final playoff game this Saturday. The Tigers will play Euless Trinity in the semi final round of the playoffs at 1pm at Waco ISD Stadium.
Updated: 1:50 AM Four young men from the Twin Cities are in hot water after they allegedly took a piece of holiday cheer. Others in College Station are asking where their decorations have gone.
Updated: 1:55 AM As President Bush travels around the United States speaking about illegal immigration, the topic has sparked interest both in Bryan and College Station. So what role local law enforcement plays when it comes to immigration?
Updated: 10:04 PM He is a champion chess player, so Mark Musumba doesn't usually have too much trouble on the board. But when he fell upon hard times in our area, he and those who have come to love him would not let him get check-mated.
Updated: 8:20 PM Tearful testimony today from a woman who prosecutors say saw a Brazos County man murdered. She was one of the first witnesses to take the stand in the Chad Davis capital murder trial. A trial that involves a multi-state drug-trafficking ring and several out of state suspects.
Updated: 12:41 PM Saturday's dog mauling incident in Milam County has authorities wondering if they can continue with criminal charges. The law -- or lack thereof -- may not let them.
Updated: 11:47 PM Another Brazos County courthouse battle between Judge Rick Davis and the district attorney's office appears to be heating up.
This time it involves how a grand jury was picked and why its term was extended.
Updated: 12:09 AM A high profile capital murder trial in Brazos County is set to begin again, for the second time.
Opening arguments are scheduled to start Tuesday in the case of Chad Davis, after a jury was selected Monday.
Updated: 12:03 AM A Texas City company is accused of burning businesses when it comes time to pay. Now the city of Huntsville is having trouble with the company and local contractors are saying, "I told you so."
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