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The East Bernard Brahmas will open their season this Friday night against Sweeny, a game that will include prayers, ceremonies and a tribute to the late coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife Brandy, who died in a crash two weeks earlier.
Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins died in a single‑vehicle crash on County Road 210 and Texas State Highway 60 on August 15, 2024, leaving behind three sons and a community grieving the loss of two pillars of East Bernard life.
On August 15, 2026, a fatal crash on State Highway 60 near Wharton County claimed the lives of East Bernard High School football coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife, teacher Brandy Jenkins. The district is mobilizing counseling and community support while the upcoming season‑opening game against Sweeny proceeds as a tribute.
A sudden accident in Wharton County left a Texas community grieving the loss of athletic director Jeremy Jenkins and his wife, a dedicated teacher, while local officials pledge support.