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08/23/2026

Months after an ongoing investigation into a tragic loss, a fire chief is facing a murder charge for the death of his wife. Details on the developing case:

Scott County fire chief faces murder charges in the 2025 shooting death of his wife.

08/23/2026

A motorsport first: IndyCar is bringing high-speed racing to the heart of the nation's capital for a groundbreaking event on the National Mall. Read the full story:

IndyCar held the first day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall Saturday, marking the first racing series ever hosted there as part of America’s semiquincentennial.

08/23/2026

Thousands of cans of dog food are being recalled over concerns of possible metal contamination. See the affected products and what pet owners should do here:

Thousands of cases of dog food are under recall over possible metal contamination.

08/23/2026

The Ags blank Sam Houston, 5-0, in the first regular season home game of the 2026-27 Texas A&M Athletics season.

Texas A&M soccer beat Sam Houston 5-0 in its home opener on Saturday night. The match marked the first time since 1993 the Aggies have played a regular season home match at Ellis Field under a new head coach.

08/23/2026

This Saturday now holds the record for the hottest day of the year so far, with a high of 104 - and most likely will keep the title of the hottest day of 2026. A stubborn ridge remains firmly in control of our weather, keeping brutal heat in place and keeping rain chances low.

08/23/2026

A Houston-area mayor was arrest on indecent exposure. He's been released on bond under conditions: he can’t contact the woman who filed the complaint, go near her home, or go near the school she attends. Mayor Bell remains in office. 🔗 https://www.kbtx.com/2026/08/23/houston-area-mayor-released-bond-after-indecent-exposure-arrest/

08/23/2026

A Texas man is heading to federal prison after he pleaded guilty to killing a bald eagle. 🔗 https://www.kbtx.com/2026/08/22/texas-man-sentenced-federal-prison-killing-bald-eagle/

08/23/2026

Unemployment is up from last year in Bryan-College Station. Check the latest job market numbers for our area 🔗👇

08/23/2026

The Hornets opens the 2026 season in six days at Brenham.

Coming off a 7-5 campaign that ended with a bi-district championship, the Hornets graduated 33 seniors and will field a young roster in 2026.

08/23/2026

“I really appreciate it,” Giese said. “It was just a great time from 1971 to 2003. It was a great time, great coaches. We raised our kiddos here, so you can’t ask anything better.”

James Giese coached Consol cross country and track for more than 30 years and led the Tigers to 11 state championships.