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East Bernard High School football coach and his teacher wife die in car crash
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Kyle McClenagan , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The couple's identities were released as Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins, and they were traveling northbound at the time of the crash.
A tragic car accident occurred in Wharton County on Saturday night. The victims were a local high school football coach and his wife, who was also a teacher. They are survived by their three sons.
The incident happened as they were driving on a highway. Their vehicle overturned while approaching a curve. Further details about the accident are available from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The couple's identities were released as Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins, and they were traveling northbound at the time of the crash.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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