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| SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS 'SENSELESS' DOUBLE BOMBINGS IN BAGHDAD
October 25, 2009 at 4:10 pm
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| SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS 'SENSELESS' DOUBLE BOMBINGS IN BAGHDAD
New York, Oct 25 2009 4:10PM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the double bombings which killed and wounded hundreds today in Baghdad, and called on all Iraqis to work to protect the progress the country has achieved so far. The car bombings near the Iraqi Ministry of Justice and the Baghdad Provincial Governorate Building in central Baghdad are the deadliest since the explosions on 19 August that killed around 100 people in the capital. Mr. Ban "strongly condemns these senseless and indiscriminate acts of violence that repeatedly target the innocent and aim to disrupt Iraq's recovery," his spokesperson said in a <http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=4180>statement. "The Secretary-General urges all Iraqis to unite in the face of these deplorable acts and to work with heightened urgency to protect Iraq's political progress, including by adhering to the date of 16 January 2010 to hold free and fair na
tional elections," the statement added. He also reaffirmed the UN's commitment to support and assist the people and Government of Iraq to meet these challenges. Last month Iraqi President Jalal Talabani called on the UN to set up an independent international commission to probe deadly bombings and attacks that have struck the country since 2008, including the 19 August blasts. Oct 25 2009 4:10PM
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| UN CASTS DISNEY'S TINKER BELL TO RAISE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AMONG CHILDREN
October 25, 2009 at 4:10 pm
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| UN CASTS DISNEY'S TINKER BELL TO RAISE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AMONG CHILDREN
New York, Oct 25 2009 4:10PM
The United Nations today named the Disney animated character Tinker Bell an "Honorary Ambassador of Green" to help promote environmental awareness among children.The announcement came just prior to a screening at UN Headquarters in New York of the world premiere of the Walt Disney animated film, "Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure." "We're delighted Tinker Bell has agreed to be our Honorary Ambassador of Green," said Kiyo Akasaka, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information. "This beloved animated character can help us inspire kids and their parents to nurture nature and do what they can to take care of the environment." Today's event is intended to promote environmental awareness in the lead-up to the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen in December, where countries will aim to 'seal the deal' on a new global agreement to curb greenhouse gas emis
sions. Protecting the environment is an underlying theme of the Tinker Bell movies, according to the UN Department of Public Information (DPI), which adds that the Walt Disney Company uses its storytelling to inspire a love of nature and spirit of conservation in its audience. In the latest film, Tinker Bell's greatest adventure takes place in autumn, as the fairies in Pixie Hollow are busy changing the colours of the leaves, tending to pumpkin patches and helping geese fly south for the winter. When Tinker Bell accidentally puts all of Pixie Hollow in jeopardy, she must venture out on a secret quest to set things right. Tinker Bell Director Klay Hall, Producer Sean Lurie and cast members Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell) and Raven Symoné (Iridessa) are among those attending the premiere, which is being hosted by DPI as part of the Secretary-General's Creative Community Outreach Initiative. The Initiative acts as a liaison between the UN and producers, directors, writers and new media pr
ofessionals seeking a working relationship with the world body with the goal of raising awareness of critical global issues. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be discussing climate change with a group of children in Seattle today as he begins a two-day visit to the United States city. He is expected to stress the fact that one is never too young to make a difference and contribute to a cleaner and greener world. Oct 25 2009 4:10PM
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| UN NUCLEAR INSPECTORS ARRIVE IN IRAN TO VISIT NEWLY-DISCLOSED FACILITY
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| UN NUCLEAR INSPECTORS ARRIVE IN IRAN TO VISIT NEWLY-DISCLOSED FACILITY
New York, Oct 25 2009 12:10PM
Inspectors from the United Nations atomic watchdog have arrived in Iran to visit a recently-disclosed uranium enrichment facility. The Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (<http://www.iaea.org/>IAEA) was informed late last month by Iran about the construction of the plant, which is located in the city of Qom. The visit was announced following talks between IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei and Iranian authorities in Tehran on 4 October, during which they discussed arrangements for the agency's access to the plant. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said the facility violates Security Council resolutions because of the delay in its disclosure, and has repeated his call for Iran to implement Council resolutions and cooperate with the IAEA on resolving outstanding concerns regarding its nuclear programme. Iran has stated that its nuclear programme is for peaceful p
urposes, but some other countries contend it is driven by military ambitions. The issue has been of international concern since the discovery in 2003 that the country had concealed its nuclear activities for 18 years in breach of its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The visit comes as the Government is considering a draft agreement on fuel for its civilian nuclear research facility in Tehran, while the other three parties to the deal -- France, Russia and the United States --have signaled their approval. Iran informed Mr. ElBaradei that it is considering the proposal "in depth and in a favourable light," but it needs a few more days to provide a response. The Director General has voiced hope that if approved, the agreement will "open the way for a complete normalization of relations between Iran and the international community." Oct 25 2009 12:10PM
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| ASIAN ECONOMIES CAN BENEFIT FROM GREATER INTRA-REGIONAL TRADE, SAYS TOP UN OFFICIAL
October 25, 2009 at 12:10 pm
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| ASIAN ECONOMIES CAN BENEFIT FROM GREATER INTRA-REGIONAL TRADE, SAYS TOP UN OFFICIAL
New York, Oct 25 2009 12:10PM
The top United Nations official in Asia and the Pacific today highlighted the opportunities to promote trade and investment among countries in the region, while presenting a new development plan less dependent on exports to the West.
"The economic crisis has exposed the limitations of a 'manufactured in Asia -- consumed in the West' model for economic growth," said Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (<http://www.unescap.org/>ESCAP).Speaking at the Fourth East Asia Summit, taking place in Cha-am Hua Hin, Thailand, Ms. Heyzer added that there are "enormous" opportunities to promote trade and investment within East Asia. "I believe that a more coordinated and connected Asia will emerge from the current crisis a global leader in development," she told the gathering, while renewing the UN's commitment to prom
ote inclusive and sustainable development in the region. Ms. Heyzer noted that the UN is promoting connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region through a five-pronged approach that encompassed improved transport routes, a "paperless trading system," investment within the region, energy security and social protection. "The UN's work on the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement as well as the Asian Highway and Trans-Asian Railway are cornerstones of this strategy," she said, referring to the eventual 114,000 kilometres of railway that will link countries from Singapore to Turkey and 142,000 kilometre road network connecting 32 Asian countries with Europe. The world body is also promoting a regional framework that will shift development in the region to a low-carbon path. "It will connect producers and consumers of energy resources and facilitate new markets for clean and efficient energy technologies," said Ms. Heyzer. Social protection systems are also important, she added, noting that "providin
g minimum wage and unemployment insurance will buffer people from financial uncertainties and help drive economic recovery." This is the first time that a UN official has been invited to address the summit, which brings together the leaders of the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea and New Zealand. Oct 25 2009 12:10PM
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| Texas A&M upends Texas Tech Posted: 24 Oct 2009 02:50 PM PDT LUBBOCK â€" Cyrus Gray scored four touchdowns to lead Texas A&M past No. 21 Texas Tech 52-30 Saturday night, snapping a three-game losing streak for the Aggies.Texas A&M (4-3, 1-2 Big 12) hadn’t won in Lubbock since 1993.It was quite a turnarou ... | | Will bonfire burn again? Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:11 PM PDT Texas A&M students are intensifying efforts to bring bonfire back to campus, a month after the Aggie governor said the tradition would return and weeks before the university marks the 10-year anniversary of the fatal collapse. Bonfire has not bur ... | | Festival takes crowds back in time Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:10 PM PDT Without a doubt, "Did you just see that?" was the most overheard phrase Saturday at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville.Every year, thousands of people participate in the festival to varying degrees -- from dressing up and adopting period ... | | AMA head plays key role Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:09 PM PDT When President Barack Obama convened a meeting in May to discuss how the private sector could help reduce health care costs, Bryan resident Dr. James Rohack had a prominent seat at the table. "I mentioned to the president that physicians will try to ... | | The truth to the broom trick Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:10 PM PDT Superstitions and talk of paranormal activities tend to sweep in at Halloween.There are the ghoul-filled holiday's ghost stories, black cats and haunted houses. But what about free-standing brooms?Do a quick search on the Internet or listen to broadc ... | | Bryan man charged with check forgery Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:11 PM PDT A 19-year-old Bryan man was behind bars Saturday evening on three counts of forgery related to checks that belonged to his uncle. Bryan officers were called Friday to Prosperity Bank, where, police said, Juan Francisco Morales admitted having stolen ... | | Police: Man hocked loot from burglary Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:11 PM PDT A 20-year-old La Porte man was in the Brazos County Jail on Saturday night, accused of burglarizing a home and pawning the stolen items in July.Bryan police said homeowners on North Coulter Avenue reported that a Gibson Les Paul guitar, 34 DVDs, a c ... | | CS police holding public open house Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:09 PM PDT The College Station Police Department will celebrate the completed renovation of its building with an open house this week.The public is invited to tour the Police Department building and meet staff members from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Refreshments ... | | George Jones show planned in Bryan Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:10 PM PDT George Jones will perform at the Bryan Civic Center on Dec. 11. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.Tickets are $48.50 and will go on sale at 9 a.m. Saturday at Cavendar's Boot City in College Station.Jones was inducted into the C ... | | Participants sought for memory study Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:11 PM PDT Researchers in Texas A&M University's psychology department are looking for volunteers to participate in studies on attention and memory.Participants must be 65 or older, and the sessions typically last one to two hours. Volunteers will be paid f ... | | Obama: Swine flu outbreak escalates to U.S. emergency Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:10 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to speed treatment and protect noninfected patients.The declaration, signed Fri ... | | Patience running low in debate on health care Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- In a closed-door meeting of feisty House Democrats this past week, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., served notice that in these final days before the Senate and House present comprehensive bills to overhaul the nation's system, her patie ... | | Record jury pool called to show for sect member's trial Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT SAN ANGELO -- The first jury trial in more than a decade in the sleepy West Texas town of Eldorado involves an alleged polygamist and an accusation of sexual assault of an underage bride, a far cry from the occasional drunken driving cases that norma ... | | Floating teachers hoping to inspire Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT 32,000 FEET ABOVE SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO -- Gravitational forces pinned adrenaline-pumped science teachers flat on their backs on floor mats aboard a steeply climbing Boeing 727.And then as the jet crested, its nose beginning to fall, a brief sense of p ... | | Libraries: They're not just about books anymore Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:08 PM PDT NEW YORK -- Sheryl Toque settled into her seat in the East Elmhurst branch of the Queens Library, her children playing nearby.She wasn't there to borrow a book. But she did want information -- the 33-year-old Philippines native wants to become an Ame ... | | No new leads in Florida girl's death Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Dozens of parents, their young children in tow, have filed past the mountainous makeshift memorial for a 7-year-old girl found slain in a landfill some 50 miles from her suburban neighborhood.They were angry, sad and many afraid ... | | College Station skater poised for big things Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT When Macey Lively started figure skating four years ago, she set a goal: She wanted to qualify for a regional competition. On Oct. 14 in Grapevine, she not only achieved her goal, but earned herself a silver medal. The 15-year-old A&M Consolidat ... | | Relive the sixties with Beatles tribute band Rain Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT In this day when cover bands are a dime a dozen and many, quite frankly, are not worth a dime to see, MSC OPAS this week brings to town what may be the epitome of make-believe superstars.To say The Beatles are coming to Texas A&M would border on ... | | Our Neighbors Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT NATIONAL NIGHT OUTNational Night Out 2009 was a great success in Navasota, with nine block parties and an estimated 200-plus neighbors coming together. Navasota Police officers visited each of the parties to provide information on identity theft and ... | | Calendar Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT Sunday* Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra The Four Seasons, 5 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church in College Station. $30/adult, $10/ students and children. Tickets available at MSC Box Office, by phone 845-1234 or boxoffice.tamu.edu. www.bvso.org or ... | | School menus Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT Here are this week's school menus. Milk is included with each meal.BryanMonday: Crispy steak fingers, pepperoni Hot Pocket, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, roll, fruit.Tuesday: Hot dog, chili cheese hot dog, breaded chicken sandwich, trimmin ... | | Sykes-Harvey Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT Miss Kristi Ann Sykes of Dallas, Texas, and Mr. Zachary Marshall Harvey of Dallas, Texas, were united in marriage on Saturday, October 24 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Bryan, Texas.Kristi is the daughter of Teresa Sykes of Bryan, Texas, and Jo ... | | Svajda-Hardy Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT Miss Megan Elizabeth Svajda and Mr. Michael J.A. Hardy were united in a ceremony of marriage on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Set in the Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia at the Homestead Resort, the wedding took place in the manicured Spa Gardens. Officia ... | | Hankle 25th Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT Joe and Nicolyn Ruffino Hankle will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a renewal of their vows on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Chapel. They were married Oct. 20, 1984 in Bryan. They will also celebrate with a reception at th ... | | Cunningham-James Posted: 24 Oct 2009 05:00 PM PDT Melissa Cunningham and Reuben James were united in marriage on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at four o’clock at the residence of the groom’s parents in College Station. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Bob Waters. Following the ceremony, the couple ... |  |
| 10/25 NBA.com - Dunk of the Night
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| 2-Hour Waits Seen At Some Area Flu Clinics
October 24, 2009 at 9:27 pm
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| | Thousands of area residents waited in line to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu |
| 'Ridiculous,' Arrested Tennis Player Says
October 24, 2009 at 9:39 am
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| Parents Gets Kids Vaccinated Against H1N1
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| ASU soccer looks to get back on track
October 23, 2009 at 9:48 pm
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| UN APPEALS TO COMBATANTS IN PAKISTAN TO ENSURE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS FLEEING CONFLICT
October 24, 2009 at 4:10 pm
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| UN APPEALS TO COMBATANTS IN PAKISTAN TO ENSURE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS FLEEING CONFLICT
New York, Oct 24 2009 4:10PM
Amid mounting numbers of Pakistanis crossing inhospitable mountain terrain to escape fighting between Government forces and militants, aid agencies have urged the warring parties to observe international humanitarian law ensuring safety for civilians, the United Nations humanitarian arm said today.To date around 139,000 people have fled the conflict in the South Waziristan region into the bordering North West Frontier Province (NWFP), according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (<"http://ochaonline.un.org/">OCHA). "Those leaving South Waziristan have travelled over a forbidding terrain, with limited supplies and in conditions of fear and hardship," said UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Pakistan Martin Mogwanja. "As displaced civilians reach areas of relative safety, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners are working to make sure th
at they have the support -- even simple necessities, from food and water to blankets and health protecting vaccines -- to weather this terrible time," added Mr. Mogwanja. OCHA said that the humanitarian community in Pakistan calls upon the combatants to respect humanitarian law and its principles of distinction between civilians and combatants, as well as proportionality in the means and methods of warfare. Underscoring that attacks on civilians are absolutely prohibited and that civilians have to be granted safety and safe passage, OCHA highlighted the need to ensure the continuation of assistance. The UN and its partners have been providing aid in the form of registration to assess the numbers and needs of the internally displaced persons (IDPs), food rations, vaccination for children, household items and hygiene kits, and access to drinking water. In the last 10 days alone, 57,600 IDPs have been registered in two NWFP districts -- Dera Ismail Khan and Tank. Most of the IDPs a
re taking shelter in host communities, with friends and families, or in rented homes, following a pattern set in other recent conflicts
in Pakistan. At present no camps have been set up in the two hosting districts, but the humanitarian community stands ready to assist with tents, sanitation and other facilities if needed.
As international aid organizations have no direct access to the conflict areas in South Waziristan, humanitarian assistance is delivered through local partners in Dera Ismail Khan and Tank.
UN agencies and their partners have distributed over 1,000 tons of food to around 30,000 people, while 35,000 have received hygiene kits to prevent the spread of disease in these difficult, congested conditions. Agencies have also rehabilitated water supplies and installed hand pumps, ensuring that 45,000 IDPs have access to safe water. Many of the children have never been vaccinated, and measles immunization campaigns have already reached over 180,000 children, both f
rom IDP and host community families, OCHA said.
Oct 24 2009 4:10PM
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| SENIOR UN OFFICIAL DEPLORES LATEST KIDNAPPING OF AID WORKER IN DARFUR
October 24, 2009 at 1:10 pm
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| SENIOR UN OFFICIAL DEPLORES LATEST KIDNAPPING OF AID WORKER IN DARFUR
New York, Oct 24 2009 1:10PM
The top United Nations humanitarian official in Sudan today condemned the kidnapping of a staff member of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the latest in a series of aid worker abductions in the country's war-scarred region of Darfur."The kidnapping of Gauthier Lefevre serves nothing but to undermine humanitarian work in the region, at the sole expense of those who benefit from such endeavour," said UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan Ameerah Haq. "It harms the chances of creating a safe and secure environment for delivering humanitarian relief and impacts negatively on our ability to deliver food and basic health and welfare services in areas where they are most needed," added Ms. Haq. The French-British national was snatched by gunmen on Thursday while retuning to Al Geneina - the capital of West Darfur state - from a field mission to help local communities
obtain clean drinking water. Ms. Haq called on the kidnappers to immediately and unconditionally release Mr. Lefevre in a news release, underscoring the serious security concerns in Darfur for all humanitarian organizations working in the region. Last week, an armed rebel group in North Darfur state released two staffers of the international non-governmental organization (NGO) GOAL who had spent three months in captivity. At the end of August, two civilian staff members from the joint UN-African Union peacekeeping mission, known as UNAMID, were also abducted from their home in the West Darfur town of Zalingei and have yet to be released.
Oct 24 2009 1:10PM
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| PEACEKEEPERS HELP CELEBRATE UN DAY ON THE ORGANIZATION'S 64TH BIRTHDAY
October 24, 2009 at 11:10 am
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| PEACEKEEPERS HELP CELEBRATE UN DAY ON THE ORGANIZATION'S 64TH BIRTHDAY
New York, Oct 24 2009 11:10AM
Peacekeepers deployed in operations around the world today joined in celebrations marking United Nations Day on the world body's 64th birthday.On this day in 1945, the UN Charter entered into force, an achievement that is commemorated annually on 24 October to remind the Organization of its commitment to preserving peace, providing security and helping those in need. The joint UN-African Union peacekeeping mission in the western Sudanese region of Darfur, known as <"http://unamid.unmissions.org/">UNAMID, observed the Day with an official ceremony at its headquarters in the state of North Darfur. UNAMID police and military paraded for an audience that included senior mission officials, UN Country Team representatives and North Darfur Government officials, as well as staff from the mission and UN agencies. The celebration also included presentations of peace songs by school child
ren from El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, and children from the Abu Shock camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs). In addition, Gambian and Rwandan UNAMID contingents performed cultural displays, with the Filipino police unit performing martial arts exercise. During the event, the acting Joint Special Representative for UNAMID Henry Anyidoh urged the civilian, military and police staff to continue their task in serving the cause of peace, stability and development in Darfur and for the Darfurians. He also read a message from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon released on Friday, calling on his UN colleagues to "redouble our efforts on behalf of the vulnerable, the powerless, the defenceless. Let us stand more united than ever -- united in purpose and united in action to make the world a safer, better place." In his message for UN Day, Mr. Ban added that the Organization is "forging a new multilateralism that can deliver real results for all people, especially those most i
n need." In Timor-Leste today the UN mission (<"http://unmit.unmissions.org/">UNMIT) helped organize a Model UN conference in the country's capital, Dili, to commemorate the occasion. The conference re-created the historic Security Council session of October 1999, responding to the eruption of violence, in which up to 2,000 people were killed, in the aftermath of the UN-organized Popular Consultation that saw Timorese turn out in huge numbers to vote for independence over autonomy within Indonesia.
"UNMIT and the whole United Nations family in Timor-Leste have been happy to support the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its initiative to conduct this first Model UN," said Finn Reske-Nielsen, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Timor-Leste.
Oct 24 2009 11:10AM
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| Celebrity look-a-likes Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT Ashley Bennett, recreation manager for the city of Bryan, sorts through some Shrek-themed pumpkins while preparing for the annual Fall Fest and Pumpkin Walk at the Palace Theater on Friday. The event, hosted by the city of Bryan and the Children's Mu ... | | Community mourns family killed in wreck Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:23 PM PDT Things looked normal at the Perez home in College Station on Friday. A vehicle was in the driveway, clothes were drying on a line in the backyard, toys were scattered across the yard and cats were patiently waiting by the front door. Nothing about th ... | | School, community faced with helping grief process Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT Coping with the death of an entire family can be difficult. And explaining the loss to children can be uncomfortable.College Station school officials on Friday were faced with the task of informing students about a car wreck that killed a family of f ... | | Yell leader adviser sidelined for video Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT The way some see it, they were a group of guys -- four of Texas A&M's five yell leaders -- goofing off and being college kids on the way to last week's football game against Kansas State. But according to university officials, posting a two-minut ... | | Special Olympics draws big crowd Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT It would be impossible to count the number of high fives and smiles exchanged among the 1,600 Special Olympics athletes and the 1,000 or so volunteers at the Anderson Track Complex on the Texas A&M campus Friday night at the Fall Classic's openin ... | | Prenatal Clinic Point of Light Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT The Brazos Valley turns out to be a little brighter than originally thought. During last week's coverage of the Presidential Forum on Service featuring former President George H.W. Bush and President Barack Obama, a story highlighting Points of Light ... | | Bryan man pleads guilty in crime spree Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT -- Eagle Staff ReportA 24-year-old Bryan man pleaded guilty Friday to a series of charges related to a two-week crime spree in June and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.Oscar Caballero accepted a plea bargain and was sentenced to 30 years each for ... | | 3-car wreck affects Texas 6 traffic flow Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT -- Eagle Staff ReportThe southbound lanes of Texas 6 were closed for about an hour Friday afternoon because of a chain-reaction accident involving three vehicles.College Station police said a vehicle traveling south ran into the vehicle in front of i ... | | Bryan center plans fundraising festival Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT -- Eagle Staff ReportThe North Bryan Community Center will host its second annual fall festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7. The festival will include food, a car wash, bingo, children's games and more. Lunch will be $9 for adults and $4 for chi ... | | Man tried to pose as officer, police say Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT -- Eagle Staff ReportAuthorities said a 19-year-old College Station man used strobe lights on his pickup to impersonate a police officer and pull a vehicle over.Two College Station police officers were at the Lincoln Center on Thursday when a car pul ... | | Security videos fuel Bryan man's arrest Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:07 PM PDT -- Eagle Staff ReportBryan police arrested a man on four charges of burglary of a building after spotting him on security videos, authorities said. Police said an investigation into a string of burglaries on East 29th Street led to James Aron Black, ... | | Home sales hit record rate Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Racing to complete their purchases before a tax credit for first-time owners expires, homebuyers pushed sales up last month by the largest amount in more than 26 years.After jumping 9.4 percent in September, home resales are up nearly 2 ... | | 2 wrongly convicted go free Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT DALLAS -- A packed Dallas County courtroom erupted in joyous shouts and applause Friday as two men wrongly convicted of capital murder 12 years ago were set free.Claude Simmons Jr., 54, and Christopher Scott, 39, had been serving life sentences for t ... | | Dallas reviews no-English citations Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT DALLAS -- Dallas police officers have improperly cited drivers for not being able to speak English 38 times in the past three years, Chief David Kunkle said Friday.The discovery came after a woman was pulled over earlier this month for making an ille ... | | Prop 9 aims to protect access to beaches Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT AUSTIN -- Fifty years after the Legislature passed the Open Beaches Act, Texans will get a chance to enshrine public access to the coast in the state constitution.Supporters say Proposition 9 would help protect beach access from the threat of lawsuit ... | | US drones protecting ships from Somali pirates Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:48 PM PDT NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- For the first time, sophisticated U.S. military surveillance drones capable of carrying missiles have begun patrolling waters off Somalia in hopes of stemming rising piracy.Three ships have been seized in a week off Africa's la ... | | Bank failures top 100, point to serious troubles Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- The cascade of bank failures this year surpassed 100 on Friday, the most in nearly two decades. And the trouble in the banking system from bad loans and the recession goes even deeper than the number suggests.Dozens, perhaps hundreds, o ... | | Hudson healing heartbreak Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT CHICAGO -- In the year since three members of her family were killed in Chicago, Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson has found ways to heal and start a new life.And it appears the 28-year-old is happy again.The actress and singer has gushed over ... | | Film on gay neo-Nazis honored Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT ROME -- A Danish movie about a gay love affair between two members of a neo-Nazi group won top honors Friday at the Rome Film Festival, while Helen Mirren won the best actress award.Mirren won for her depiction of Leo Tolstoy's wife in Michael Hoffma ... | | Religion Briefs Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:35 PM PDT Polygamous group challenges ruling SALT LAKE CITY -- A polygamous sect is asking the Utah Supreme Court to overturn a state court decision that stripped the religious purposes from its communal land trust.Attorneys for the Fundamentalist Church of Je ... | | Religion notes Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT Saturday * Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 804 N. Logan Ave. in Bryan, will have its Junior Mission Prayer Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. The guest speaker will be Sister Raquel Hurst of Living Branch Christian Center in Calvert.Sunday* First Unit ... | | Red light camera debate raises issue of intercession Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT Attention, red light camera supporters and haters alike: Will you help me come to terms with a related problem, please? It'll be fun: We'll get out on the highway, looking for adventure and whatever comes our way -- because my issue is about driving. ... | | Letters for October 24 Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:05 PM PDT Public should have been allwoed to vote first I have recently received two glossy promotions in the mail from those who support the red-light cameras. Why is so much money being spent to shape public opinion? If it is true that something in ... | | Calendar Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:06 PM PDT SaturdayEVENTS38th Annual Open Buckle Horse Show and Playday, 8 a.m. Dick Freeman Arena, College Station. Sponsored by the Brazos County Equestrian 4-H Club. Events include halter and performance events, leadline and walk trot. Playday begins at 6 p. ... |  |
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