# college station (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover college station. Page: Feed: --- ## [Preseason praise: 12 Aggies named to preseason watch lists ahead of 2026 season](https://thebatt.com/sports/preseason-praise-12-aggies-named-to-preseason-watch-lists-ahead-of-2026-season/) _2026-08-25 · Trey Bohne, Associate Sports Editor · The Battalion_ As Henry Ford once said, “You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do.” But in the case of Texas A&M football — maybe you can. Ahead of a pivotal third season under head coach Mike Elko, the Aggies earned high praise from experts and amateurs, kicking off the 2026 season ranked No.... ## [A&M women’s golf returns with roster depth](https://thebatt.com/sports/am-womens-golf-returns-with-roster-depth/) _2026-08-24 · Ava Loth, Editor-in-Chief · The Battalion_ Under sixth-year head coach Gerrod Chadwell, Texas A&M women’s golf is gearing up for its 2026-27 season. Following a season-ending defeat in the third round of the NCAA Championship, the Aggies wrapped up their 2025-26 season ranked No. 6 in the nation, totaling five team wins — tying for the most in program history. But... ## [Opinion: It’s always worth the memories](https://thebatt.com/opinion/opinion-its-always-worth-the-memories/) _2026-08-24 · Bethany Mann, Opinion Writer · The Battalion_ It was a quiet acceptance. One that can only happen on the fourth day into a two-week trip when you’re sitting curled up at the bottom of a tiny RV shower in the pitch black, waiting for something — anything — to go right. As part of a family that has traveled by RV for... ## [No. 8 Texas A&M volleyball gets swept in opening weekend](https://thebatt.com/sports/no-8-texas-am-volleyball-gets-swept-in-opening-weekend/) _2026-08-24 · Elon Jent, Sports Writer · The Battalion_ No. 8 Texas A&M volleyball opened its 2026 season on Aug. 21, with a pair of ranked losses at the Jeep AVCA First Serve in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, falling 3-1 to No. 7 Louisville on Friday before being swept 3-0 by No. 11 SMU on Sunday, Aug. 23, at Fiserv Forum. The Maroon and White left... ## [New year, new faces: Breaking down some of A&M’s biggest coaching changes](https://thebatt.com/sports/new-year-new-faces-breaking-down-some-of-ams-biggest-coaching-changes/) _2026-08-23 · Brody Vaughn, Associate Sports Editor · The Battalion_ A new year means new faces around Aggieland, and that includes a variety of coaching staff. This year, a few big names will make their Texas A&M debut, while some will elevate their role. Here’s the state of several programs’ leadership after an offseason full of shakeups. Holmon Wiggins – Football offensive coordinator After the... ## [Welcome aboard: Aggies shutout Bearkats in Shuttleworth’s home debut](https://thebatt.com/sports/welcome-aboard-aggies-shutout-bearkats-in-shuttleworths-home-debut/) _2026-08-23 · Trey Bohne, Associate Sports Editor · The Battalion_ For the first time since 1993, Texas A&M soccer opened its regular-season homestand under a new head coach. Following head coach G Guerrieri’s retirement after the 2025 season, the Aggies turned to Florida State associate head coach Bobby Shuttleworth to lead the program into its next chapter. Shuttleworth arrived in Aggieland with a resume of... ## [Texas A&M soccer opens regular season with 5-0 shutout win over Sam Houston](https://www.kxxv.com/sports/texas-a-m-soccer-opens-regular-season-with-5-0-shutout-win-over-sam-houston) _2026-08-23 · Landon Patz · Homepage_ Texas A&M soccer beat Sam Houston 5-0 in the regular season opener at Ellis Field in College Station. ## [Lampasas mother creates petition calling for free splash pad](https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/lampasas-mother-creates-petition-calling-for-free-splash-pad) _2026-08-22 · Paxton Graf · Homepage_ Ashley McCoy launched an online petition calling on Lampasas to build a free splash pad. The city manager says it's possible but faces budget and planning hurdles. ## [New era at Ellis Field](https://thebatt.com/sports/new-era-at-ellis-field/) _2026-08-22 · Brody Vaughn, Associate Sports Editor · The Battalion_ At a school with as much history as Texas A&M, one would think a first-time changing-of-the-guard at head coach has happened long ago. However, that change is happening at Ellis Field right now. Head coach Bobby Shuttleworth joins the fold in the wake of former head coach G Guerrieri’s retirement after 33 years of leading. ... ## [Say goodbye to overpriced rides and busy buses](https://thebatt.com/featured/say-goodbye-to-overpriced-rides-and-busy-buses/) _2026-08-22 · Kynlee Joyner, Managing Editor · The Battalion_ \*This article was sponsored and created in collaboration with Poparide.\* As a college student, whether you’re driving home to see family or planning your ride to the airport, you’re tasked with preparing transportation. You have to account for gas and mileage, and if you don’t have a vehicle, this process only becomes more taxing. Then... ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yqzTsSHkNXgM) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Writing their own story: A&M volleyball looking for fresh start after national championship season](https://thebatt.com/sports/writing-their-own-story-am-volleyball-looking-for-fresh-start-after-national-championship-season/) _2026-08-22 · Kynlee Joyner and Ian Curtis · The Battalion_ Texas A&M volleyball head coach Jamie Morrison’s message has been clear since winning a national championship last season: The best is yet to come, but that doesn’t mean every season will end with a banner. And beginning the year with eyes looking back to a title run doesn’t help a program that is trying to... ## [Transfer talk: New faces join A&M volleyball’s roster](https://thebatt.com/sports/transfer-talk-new-faces-join-am-volleyballs-roster/) _2026-08-22 · Kynlee Joyner, Managing Editor · The Battalion_ With nine seniors departing from the 2025 lineup, Texas A&M volleyball and head coach Jamie Morrison had some work to do. Here are the new faces taking center court for A&M this season. Lily Nicholson, senior setter – Florida State In the wake of losing AVCA Third Team All-American setter Maddie Waak, Morrison had big... ## [UHS reclassified under Division of Student Affairs](https://thebatt.com/news/uhs-reclassified-under-division-of-student-affairs/) _2026-08-22 · Kynlee Joyner, Managing Editor · The Battalion_ Texas A&M University Health Services, or UHS, joined the Division of Student Affairs on July 15 after four years under Texas A&M Health. The reclassification was spearheaded by Vice President for Student Affairs Bill Kibler ‘91, Ph.D., who assumed his role on Aug. 1, 2025. Kibler served as a high-division official in A&M’s Division of... ## [Transportation Services announces reduced on-campus speed limits](https://thebatt.com/news/transportation-services-announces-reduced-on-campus-speed-limits/) _2026-08-22 · Ian Curtis, Senior Enterprise Reporter · The Battalion_ Texas A&M Transportation Services has announced a reduction of speed limits of various routes on campus that will be in effect for the fall 2026 semester. The changes come following a comprehensive “campus-wide review” including traffic engineers, the University Police Department, members of A&M’s administration and Transportation Services, according to an announcement of the changes... ## [A&M University System Board of Regents sued over Civil Rights Protection and Compliance Policy](https://thebatt.com/news/am-university-system-board-of-regents-sued-over-civil-rights-protection-and-compliance-policy/) _2026-08-22 · Kynlee Joyner, Managing Editor · The Battalion_ A lawsuit was filed against the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Aug. 3 concerning A&M’s Civil Rights Protection and Compliance Policy that went into effect last fall. The suit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU, on behalf of the American Association of University Professors, or AAUP, and A&M... ## [Plane goes down at Brenham Municipal Airport](https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/washington-county/plane-goes-down-at-brenham-municipal-airport) _2026-08-22 · Laura Hartog · Homepage_ Two people hurt when plane went down Saturday morning at Brenham Municipal Airport in Washington County. ## [Letter from Editor: Pages worth turning](https://thebatt.com/news/letter-from-editor-pages-worth-turning/) _2026-08-22 · Ava Loth, Editor-in-Chief · The Battalion_ For some students, choosing Texas A&M is as simple as flipping the page of a book, with an Aggie ending waiting for them, written before their story ever started. It could be that they’re the newest sequel to a family legacy rooted in Aggieland, having bled maroon before they even learned how to read. Or... ## [Academic Building’s dome to be restored this fall](https://thebatt.com/news/academic-buildings-dome-to-be-restored-this-fall/) _2026-08-22 · David Swope, News Editor · The Battalion_ The Academic Building’s dome is set to be replaced this fall as part of a $30 million restoration and repair project renovating the building’s exterior. It will be the first time the dome has been replaced since the building’s establishment in 1914. Unanimously approved by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on May... ## [Back-to-school events kick off fall semester](https://thebatt.com/news/back-to-school-events-kick-off-fall-semester/) _2026-08-22 · David Swope, News Editor · The Battalion_ Texas A&M’s annual Howdy Week kicked off on Aug. 17 and will continue through Tuesday, Aug. 25, welcoming one of the United States’ largest student bodies back to Aggieland. In addition to the Howdy Week festivities, various subsequent welcome events are planned in the following weeks. Geophysics junior and Geology and Geophysics Society Treasurer Christian... ## [Temple police officer resigns, accused of using Flock system for unauthorized search](https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/temple-police-officer-resigns-accused-of-using-flock-system-for-unauthorized-search) _2026-08-22 · Victor Venegas · Homepage_ Temple police officer placed on leave, then resigns after being accused of using Flock system for unauthorized search ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nTps79VVjr87) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [President Trump's name could replace Waco WWII hero Doris Miller's name on U.S. Navy's new aircraft carrier](https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/navy-to-possibly-replace-waco-native-doris-millers-name-from-new-aircraft-carrier-with-trumps-name-instead) _2026-08-21 · Chantale Belefanti · Homepage_ Residents in Waco react after hearing that Doris Miller's name may be replaced on an aircraft carrier. ## [Grimes County approves 2 new ambulances as aging fleet struggles to keep up with growth](https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/grimes-county/grimes-county-approves-2-new-ambulances-as-aging-fleet-struggles-to-keep-up-with-growth) _2026-08-21 · Kenny Graves · Homepage_ Grimes County commissioners approved 2 new ambulances Wednesday as an aging fleet and rising call volume strain local emergency services. ## [Building collapses in Calvert, no injuries reported](https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/robertson-county/building-collapses-in-calvert-no-injuries-reported) _2026-08-21 · Laura Hartog · Homepage_ A building collapsed Friday morning in Robertson County, prompting officials to cordon off the area and warn residents to stay away. ## [Anderson Shiro Fighting Owls prepare for new season with scrimmage against Brazos High School](https://www.kxxv.com/sports/anderson-shiro-fighting-owls-prepare-for-new-season-with-scrimmage-against-brazos-high-school) _2026-08-21 · Landon Patz · Homepage_ Anderson Shiro football hosts Brazos High School in a scrimmage one week before the regular season opener against Love Lady. ## [How Corpus Christi’s water emergency exposed flaws in Texas’ water planning](https://www.kxxv.com/news/texas-news/how-corpus-christis-water-emergency-exposed-flaws-in-texas-water-planning) _2026-08-21 · Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune · Homepage_ State water planners don’t use climate projections when they plan for future water supply. Experts say they should model for more extreme droughts rather than relying on historical data. ## [College Station Cougars look to fast start after slow beginning held them back last season](https://www.kxxv.com/sports/college-station-cougars-look-to-fast-start-after-slow-beginning-held-them-back-last-season) _2026-08-20 · Landon Patz · Homepage_ College Station Cougars aim to avoid last season's slow start with stronger leadership and a tough new district. ## [Your McLennan County property tax bill could be increasing soon, here's what you need to know now](https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/your-mclennan-county-property-tax-bill-could-be-increasing-soon-heres-what-you-need-to-know-now) _2026-08-20 · Erin Delahunty · Homepage_ Average McLennan County homeowners could soon pay nearly $98 more a year in property taxes. Commissioners vote Aug. 25 — here's what you need to know before the gavel drops. 👇 ## [Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves](https://www.kxxv.com/news/texas-news/lt-gov-dan-patrick-proposes-penalties-for-schools-that-keep-vulgar-books-on-library-shelves) _2026-08-20 · Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune · Homepage_ “We’re coming for the books,” the lieutenant governor said in announcing plans to lower the performance rating of Texas schools that violate a recent law targeting obscene titles in school libraries. ## [Fire in Student Services Building displaces multiple divisions of Student Life](https://thebatt.com/news/fire-in-student-services-building-displaces-multiple-divisions-of-student-life/) _2026-08-16 · Kynlee Joyner, Managing Editor · The Battalion_ Texas A&M University Police Department and College Station Fire Department responded to an electrical fire in the Student Services Building at 8:53 a.m. on Saturday, August 15. “Arriving units observed smoke in the building that the sprinkler system had activated,” TAMU UPD Sergeant Robert Leseth wrote in a statement. “The College Station Fire Department, with... ## [Red, White and Blue Game returns to Kyle Field](https://thebatt.com/sports/red-white-and-blue-game-returns-to-kyle-field/) _2026-08-05 · Brody Vaughn, Associate Sports Editor · The Battalion_ Texas A&M football welcomes the return of the Red, White and Blue Game to Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 12, in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The history of this themed game traces back to Sept. 22, 2001, when students organized a tribute to honor the victims of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The... ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZWhI9wiBjILk) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [‘Once an Aggie, always an Aggie’: Former Texas A&M stars return to College Station for AUSL Championship](https://thebatt.com/sports/once-an-aggie-always-an-aggie-former-texas-am-stars-return-to-college-station-for-ausl-championship/) _2026-08-05 · Trey Bohne, Associate Sports Editor · The Battalion_ Under head coach Trisha Ford, Texas A&M softball’s 2026 Women’s College World Series campaign came to a disappointing end against Arizona State, as the Aggies failed to reach the NCAA Super Regional round for a second straight season. Despite the early exit, fans in the Bryan-College Station area didn’t have to wait long for elite... ## [Texas A&M welcomes professional softball to Davis Diamond for 2026 AUSL Championship Series](https://thebatt.com/sports/texas-am-welcomes-professional-softball-to-davis-diamond-for-2026-ausl-championship-series/) _2026-07-23 · Trey Bohne, Sports Writer · The Battalion_ Starting Thursday, July 23, Texas A&M will host the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Championship Series at Davis Diamond. A play-in game between the Chicago Bandits and Portland Cascade will take place on Thursday, July 23, at 8 p.m., with the winner advancing to AUSL’s best-of-three Championship Series against the Utah Talons, beginning Saturday, July... ## [When Messi came to College Station](https://thebatt.com/sports/when-messi-came-to-college-station/) _2026-06-10 · Trey Bohne, Sports Writer · The Battalion_ For the first time in the tournament’s history, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place simultaneously across three countries, with games held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. But before the global soccer competition gets started on Thursday, June 11, a pair of championship hopefuls met in College Station for a much-needed tune-up. ... ## [GALLERY: Argentina vs. Honduras at Kyle Field](https://thebatt.com/multimedia/photo-gallery/gallery-argentina-vs-honduras-at-kyle-field/) _2026-06-07 · Rocio Salgado and Steve Carrasco IV · The Battalion_ Fans stand for the American national anthem during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle Field on Saturday, June 6, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion) Photo by Steve Carrasco IV Former Deportivo la Caruna teammates Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni and Honduras head coach Jose Francisco Molina reunite during Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras at Kyle… ## [GALLERY: Argentina Press Conference and Training](https://thebatt.com/uncategorized/gallery-argentina-press-conference-and-training/) _2026-06-06 · Rocio Salgado and Steve Carrasco IV · The Battalion_ Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni during the press conference before their match against Honduras on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion) Photo by Steve Carrasco IV A reporter records as Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni answers a question during Argentina’s press conference before their match against Honduras on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Rocio Salgado/The Battalion) Photo by… ## [7-1 defeat ends A&M’s season against USC](https://thebatt.com/featured/7-1-defeat-ends-ams-season-against-usc/) _2026-06-02 · Noah Ruiz, Associate Sports Editor · The Battalion_ Having been well over 50 games into the 2026 season, No. 12 Texas A&M baseball has often given its fans very familiar sights, namely from its offense. As one of the top units in the country with well over 100 home runs, it’s been their arms that have gotten the Aggies into binds time and... ## [A&M drops 14-3 to USC](https://thebatt.com/featured/am-drops-14-3-to-usc/) _2026-06-01 · Noah Ruiz, Associate Sports Editor · The Battalion_ The story of the College Station Regional for No. 12 Texas A&M baseball has been marked with two come-from-behind victories, but on Sunday, May 31, the luck ran dry for the Aggies in a 14-3 defeat at the hands of USC. As the 2-seed, the Trojans had a relatively quiet game in their first contest... ## [Alien hunting: A&M crushes Texas State in 17-2 victory](https://thebatt.com/featured/alien-hunting-am-crushes-texas-state-in-17-2-victory/) _2026-05-31 · Noah Ruiz, Associate Sports Editor · The Battalion_ After having to surge from a five-run deficit against Lamar in the College Station Regional opener, No. 12 Texas A&M baseball had to replicate the same thing against Texas State. But in the case of Saturday, May 30, against the Bobcats, the Aggies laid down the hammer in a 17-2 comeback victory. While the Maroon...