KBTX News

Name: KBTX News
Rating: 3.22 (623 reviews)
Author: Gray Media

By: Gray Media

KBTX is Bryan-College Station's most trusted source for local news

Features & Capabilities

KBTX News is the premier source for local news in the Bryan-College Station area, covering the entire Brazos Valley. This Chrome extension offers users instant access to breaking news, First Alert Weather updates, and live streaming newscasts all day long. As the Official Aggie Sports Station, KBTX provides comprehensive coverage of Aggies athletics and community happenings.

Stay connected with real-time updates and in-depth stories that matter to you through KBTX News. Whether you're interested in weather alerts, sports scores, or community events, this extension ensures you never miss a beat.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

7.0.4 Last updated: 2026-05-13

Version code:

607

Creation date:

2010-09-15

Publisher country:

Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk

Size:

59.68MB

Email:

gd*****@gray.tv

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 275,866 ▼ 1,198

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Developed by:

Gray Media

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.graytv.android.kbtxnews

Email:

gd*****@gray.tv

Website:

https://www.kbtx.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app for delivering local news, weather updates, and helpful notifications. However, many report frequent crashes, slow or failed story loading, and numerous intrusive ads that degrade usability. Multiple reviews mention that recent updates worsened functionality, causing blank screens and preventing access to notifications' linked content. Weather features like interactive radar are also not working properly, leading to frustration and consideration of uninstalling the app.

Pros

Provides local news and weather updates
Offers breaking news alerts and notifications
Includes interactive radar for weather tracking (though currently not working)

Cons

App frequently crashes or fails to load stories properly
Excessive and intrusive ads disrupt user experience
Recent updates introduced bugs causing blank screens and slow loading
Notifications often lead to blank screens and do not link directly to stories
Interactive radar and weather maps are not functioning as expected

Recent reviews

KBTX has been my source for all things local for decades. One of my favorite features of the app is the news alerts sent out.

Me*****, 2024-11-22

Almost useless with news. Major accident on 6 during rushhour? Silent. High school scores at 11 pm? They'll blow your phone up. The app itself is okay quality though.