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Former Brenham JROTC cadet Salinas earns top honors at Marine Corps Boot Camp
BRENHAM — Brenham Independent School District is celebrating a major milestone for one of its own today, following the graduation of former four-year JROTC Cadet Jacqueline Salinas from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego on Aug. 28. Salinas earned top honors during her time at boot camp,...
KBTX
SHSU students compare correctional systems in Texas and Finland
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2 top Texas universities rank among world's best for entrepreneurs
The Lone Star State’s two biggest universities — the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University — also rank among the world’s best schools for entrepreneurs, according to private market database PitchBook. PitchBook’s annual list of the world’s top 100 universities for entrepreneurs takes...
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Texas A&M names attorney Pablo Almaguer to lead Colonias Program as headquarters move to RGV
MCALLEN, Rio Grande Valley — Texas A&M University has named longtime South Texas attorney and community advocate Pablo Javier Almaguer as the new director of the Texas A&M University Colonias Program. Effective Sept. 14, 2026, the appointment comes alongside a major organizational shift: the program’s headquarters will now be...
KWTX
Cameron Yoe’s Kourtlyn Townsend named 3A Built Ford Tough Player of the Week
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Cameron Yoe sophomore quarterback Kourtlyn Townsend is earned state-wide recognition for his record setting performance in Yoe’s week two game against Whitney. On Thursday, Texas Ford Dealers and Dave Campbell’s Texas Football named Townsend the Week 2 winner of the 3A Built Ford Tough Texas...
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Sophomore in first start makes Texas high school history with 625 yards passing, rallies team from 22-point fourth quarter deficit
C.H. Yoe (Cameron, Texas) sophomore quarterback Kourtlyn Townsend threw for 625 yards and seven TDs as the Yeoman scored 29 fourth quarter points to rally from a 22-point deficit in a 62-61 win over Whitney (Texas) last Thursday. The 625 yards ranks eighth in Texas history for a single-game according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. Townsend, who completed 24-of-32 passes and had one interception, was making his first career varsity start. He also ran for 39 yards. Yoe trailed 55-33 with 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
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Anderson-Shiro Elementary closing early today
ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) - Anderson-Shiro Elementary is dismissing students early today because of an air-conditioning outage. The school has been unable to restore the system, and with temperatures continuing to rise, staff have made the decision to dismiss elementary students this morning. Families should use the car-rider line, where staff will be available to sign students out.
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High school football: “Unbreakable” records that were totally broken — or never existed
High school football history is filled with records once considered unbreakable — but some were eventually surpassed and others might never have existed at all. From a 72-game winning streak and Ken Hall's 11,232 career rushing yards to a 52-game shutout streak, the sport's most enduring marks have produced their share of challengers, controversy and mythology.
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Scooters could be banned from Texas A&M campus as regents say crashes rise 37%
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Scooters and e-bikes — also called micromobility devices — are a common sight on Texas A&M’s campus. But regents say those days could be numbered if safety doesn’t improve. Texas A&M regents are sounding the alarm about these devices on campus,...
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More than 350 courses removed from Texas A&M’s core curriculum system-wide
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Soon Texas A&M students will have fewer classes to choose from to meet graduation requirements. More than 350 core curriculum courses are being removed system-wide, including 103 at the flagship campus in College Station alone. Courses losing their core status include classes on LGBTQ literature, cultural studies and climate change.
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John Barton Named Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs at Texas A&M System
Veteran engineer and public-sector leader has served in interim role since January. BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday appointed John A. Barton vice chancellor for business affairs, effective immediately. Barton has served as interim vice chancellor since January, overseeing the offices...
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Texas A&M University System Board of Regents removes over 200 classes from core curricula
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved the removal of over 200 courses from the list of core curricula classes at their first meeting of the fall semester on Sept. 3. The review and subsequent actions were prompted by Texas Senate Bill 37. According to the Texas Tribune,...
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Raising Cane's rival opens new Texas college location
San Marcos students have a new place to grab chicken fingers on campus as Layne's Chicken Fingers opened its newest location at Texas State University. The College Station-born restaurant celebrated the grand opening of its Texas State location on Tuesday, September 1, adding another dining option to the popular university as students return for the fall semester.
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Over 200 courses are being cut from Texas A&M systems core offerings
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Texas A&M cuts over 100 classes, many involving race, gender, and sexuality
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) — As required by new state law, Texas A&M reviewed the core curriculum they offered and cut out many classes which did not fit within the state’s guidelines. According to SB 37, universities must review their core curriculum once every five years and eliminate courses that aren’t “foundational and fundamental […]
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Texas A&M System removes courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies and climate change from core offerings
Students at 11 Texas A&M University System schools will see fewer classes related to LGBTQ literature, climate change and women writers meet graduation requirements as more than 200 classes are cut from general-education course lists. System regents voted Thursday to scale back the classes that qualify after a review prompted...
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Brazos Valley Sidelines: Huntsville’s Todd Moebes
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Each week of the high school football season, KBTX sports reporter Erin Patterson will mic up on high school football coach to hear what Friday night lights sound like through their voice. Week one of the 2026 Brazos Valley Sidelines features Huntsville head coach Todd Moebes.