Updated: 10:41 AM After two devastating hurricanes, many Gulf Coast residents turned to FEMA in search of assistance. But some say FEMA has not provided the assistance they promised.
Updated: 10:40 AM Thursday marks one month since the wrath of hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Earlier this month News 3 spoke with a family who evacuated New Orleans and is now making Bryan their new home.
Updated: 10:53 AM Taxpayer money in College Station may have been pocketed by a city employee and a construction company. But a long-running investigation by CSPD and the District Attorney have those involved heading to trial.
Updated: 1:12 AM Bryan Police say they never knew gang related violent crime was a problem in their neighborhoods, until the residents spoke out. Now, they're doing something about it.
Updated: 5:51 PM A new Web-based reporting system allows Bryan residents to report potholes, problems with signs and signals, and even drainage-related issues.
Updated: 1:59 PM A grand jury in Austin has indicted US House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and two political associates on a charge of criminal conspiracy.
Updated: 10:39 AM Currently, four unrelated residents can live in a single-family dwelling in Bryan. The debate has raged for years when it comes to changing that number. Is the end finally in sight?
Updated: 7:33 PM Another area school district takes a look at whether or not random drug testing should be implemented. Normangee ISD is considering the measure.
Updated: 7:33 PM Among the unsung heroes during both recent hurricanes were local houses of worship. Most didn't wait to be asked before opening up their churches and checkbooks and even though they're due FEMA reimbursements money wasn't the motivation.
Updated: 5:55 PM Facing the possibility of Hurricane Rita taking a direct path over Bryan/College Station, many residents stocked up on non-perishable food items, water and other goods.
The Brazos Food Bank is hosting a one-day, special collection effort scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29.
Updated: 10:26 AM Winds from hurricane Rita kicked up waves that pounded the dam on Lake Livingston for several hours Saturday, causing damage that has officials worried. As a result, the Trinity River Authority has evacuated residents along the Trinity River dam, and has them headed for higher ground.
Updated: 8:00 PM Since the postal service shut down Friday and Saturday in anticipation of Hurricane Rita, there's a bit of a backup when it comes to your letters and packages. USPS is working hard to correct it.
Updated: 10:27 AM As evacuees continue to make their way back to their homes, the analysis is underway. While everyone was working for the same goal, there's always things to improve on, according to one top official.
Updated: 9:57 AM If you've been to the grocery store over the past few days, you've no doubt seen lots of empty shelves. But the end of Rita doesn't mean the end of grocery shortages.
Updated: 8:54 PM Several East Texas subdivisions were evacuated of hundreds of residents over the weekend amid fears that water being released from a lake could flood their homes.
Updated: 8:32 PM Many Brazos Valley schools were opened as shelters for Hurricane Rita evacuees.
But with the glancing blow the storm delivered to the area, that means many schools will reopen Monday.
However, there are some that will remain closed.
Updated: 1:17 PM Many evacuees have the "OK" to return home according to the State's staggered return plan. However, some evacuees say the experience was not bad.
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