| Holiday must-haves Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:07 PM PST Mark Medrano, 6, plays in a shopping cart as Rahim Farishta, a member of the Aggie Rotary Club, helps Mark and his family choose clothing at the Target store in College Station on Saturday. The event was part of the College Station Rotary Club's annu ... |
| Northgate on CS agenda Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:08 PM PST A plan that would reshape College Station's Northgate area will make the popular night spot across from the Texas A&M campus safer for pedestrians, proponents of the project say.But retailers in the area fear the changes could keep customers away, an ... |
| Area gets a taste of Spain Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:07 PM PST If good wine is a necessity of life, as Thomas Jefferson is quoted as having said, then the George Bush Presidential Library is fulfilling a basic need. On Saturday, the library hosted Spanish Winemaker Weekend, the first of four similar events that ... |
| Obama's peace prize a juxtaposition in time of war Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:07 PM PST WASHINGTON -- He's the Nobel Peace Prize winner who just ordered 30,000 more troops to war. He's not quite 11 months on the job and already in the company of Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama.This is President Barack Obama's Nobel moment, an immense h ... |
| Events seek to bless the heart Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:07 PM PST Officials from the Brazos Valley Heart Team are taking steps to recharge local interest in the American Heart Association by encouraging residents to participate in a series of fundraising events. Starting Sunday until the end of the year, residents ... |
| Cards for veterans, soldiers are sought Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:08 PM PST Eagle Staff ReportThe Episcopal Student Center of Texas A&M University, along with the Corps of Cadets and the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is encouraging the community to send cards to veterans and soldiers for the ... |
| Nature trail to be unveiled Wednesday Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:10 PM PST The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, Boy Scout Troop 1222 and the city of Bryan will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to unveil a new nature trail. The Carter Creek Nature Trail at Brazos Center Park was created by Harvey Stewart III ... |
| Fixin' it up Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:08 PM PST Jasmine Walker of Bryan cleans a gently used radio control car at the 26th Annual Radio M*A*S*H Toy Drive on Saturday. The drive, which is sponsored by Brazos Valley Communications, will be open in the northeast corner of the Post Oak Mall parking lo ... |
| Outgoing nuclear agency chief leaves complex legacy Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:06 PM PST VIENNA, Austria -- He infuriated Washington by challenging claims Saddam Hussein had a secret nuclear program, grappled with Iranian and North Korean nuclear programs, and brought luster and unprecedented scrutiny to his organization by winning the N ... |
| Total, Exxon among most fined polluters in Texas Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:07 PM PST DALLAS -- In one industrial accident alone, Total Petrochemical's sprawling oil refinery in Southeast Texas sprayed tons of sulfuric acid and carbon monoxide into the sky.The French company's 62-year-old facility also has released toxins such as can ... |
| Philippine president declares martial law Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:06 PM PST GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines -- The Philippine president imposed martial law Saturday on a southern province where 57 people were killed in a political massacre, while security forces detained members of a powerful clan accused of plotting the attack ... |
| N. Korea reportedly orders border guards to open fire Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:06 PM PST SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea has ordered its border guards to open fire on anyone who crosses its border without permission in what could be an attempt to thwart defections by people disgruntled over its recent currency reform, a news report sai ... |
| Baucus: Girlfriend merited attorney nomination Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:07 PM PST WASHINGTON -- Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus defended recommending his girlfriend for appointment as Montana's U.S. attorney, saying Saturday his one-time staff member and the former state prosecutor is "highly qualified" but eventually ... |
| Black community takes on question of Woods, race Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:06 PM PST Amid all the headlines generated by Tiger Woods' troubles -- the puzzling car accident, the suggestions of marital turmoil and multiple mistresses -- little attention has been given to the race of the women linked with the world's greatest golfer.Exc ... |
| Episcopalians pick lesbian as assistant bishop for L.A. Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:05 PM PST LOS ANGELES -- The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles elected a lesbian as assistant bishop Saturday, the second openly gay bishop in the global Anglican fellowship, which is already deeply fractured over the first.The Rev. Mary Glasspool of Baltimore ... |
| 'It's a Wonderful Life' warms Brazos Valley holidays Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:05 PM PST For good reason, the American Film Institute put It's A Wonderful Life at the very top of its list of the 100 most inspiring movies, and it typically tops the list of the movie Americans most want to see at Christmas time.Something about the angel Cl ... |
| Former president joins students in classroom Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:05 PM PST Not many schools of government across the nation have the opportunity to actively engage with their namesake or a former president. The Bush School of Government and Public Service is fortunate to have both, and students value the unique opportunity ... |
| Our Neighbors Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:05 PM PST SCHOLARSHIPSJohn W. Shelton recently announced that Varsity Ford of College Station will co-sponsor three scholarships for FFA members. One student each will be selected from Bryan High School, A&M Consolidated School and Franklin High School. To ... |
| Calendar Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:05 PM PST Sunday* 28th Annual Arts & Crafts show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brazos Center. $4 admission.* Brazos Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4692 Turkey Shoot. 12:30 p.m. Shotgun range is behind post. Shoot at paper targets from 30 yards. Ammo supplied (1 ... |
| School menus Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:05 PM PST Here are this week's school menus. Milk is included.BryanMonday: Sea-shaped fish sticks, hot dog, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit.Tuesday: Soft or crispy beef tacos, cheesy baked potato, ranch style beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, grat ... |
| Hanukkah party ideas include food, games and activities to share Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:05 PM PST Hanukkah is a joyful holiday that comes with its own rituals, foods, games, songs and stories. That makes it easy to throw a party, especially since the traditions can be enjoyed by guests of all ages and backgrounds.Everyone loves yummy latkes and ... |
| Holiday books for kids put Santa at the beach Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:05 PM PST Hyper young Santa waiters, spinning dreidels and the special sounds of Kwanzaa await parents looking to freshen the holidays with new books for their kids.Consider these:* Christmas with Rita and Whatsit ($14.99, ages 4-8) by Jean-Philippe Arrou-Vig ... |
| Jackson brothers reunite for A&E miniseries Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:05 PM PST NEW YORK -- As the old saying goes, "If you like this kind of thing, you'll like this."Mirroring too many other celeb-reality shows that come pledging a personal glimpse at their subjects, The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty is stagey, self-conscious and, ... |
| It's hard to go wrong by adding glitter Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:05 PM PST For many crafters, glitter makes everything better. It adds sparkle to even the most mundane items, especially at holiday time. Consult a few glitter fanatics and the project ideas pour out like, well, so much superfine glitter."Glitter can transform ... |
| Lewis-Zgabay Posted: 05 Dec 2009 04:00 PM PST Mr. and Mrs. Craig Lewis of College Station are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Meredith Kathryn Lewis, to Todd Clayton Zgabay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Zgabay of Bryan. Meredith is the granddaugh ... |
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