The Eagle, originally known as The Bryan Eagle, was founded in 1889 by J.W. Batchelor, a local businessman and civic leader in Bryan, Texas. Batchelor started the newspaper to serve the growing community of Bryan and provide local news coverage. Over the years, the newspaper changed hands several times and expanded its coverage area. Today, The Eagle is owned by Lee Enterprises, a media company that operates numerous local newspapers across the United States. The Eagle covers a wide range of news topics relevant to the Bryan-College Station area and the broader Brazos Valley region of Texas. This includes local politics, community events, business news, sports (with a particular focus on Texas A&M University athletics), education, and entertainment. Based in Bryan, Texas, The Eagle serves as the primary news source for Brazos County and surrounding areas, providing both print and digital content to keep the community informed about local and regional issues. One interesting fact: The Eagle has a unique connection to Texas A&M University that goes beyond just reporting on the school's activities. In 1911, the newspaper played a crucial role in saving the university's football program. When Texas A&M was considering discontinuing its football team due to financial issues, The Eagle launched a successful fundraising campaign that raised enough money to keep the program alive, demonstrating the newspaper's deep ties to the community it serves.