In the midst of things Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT Katherine Rassmussen, 3, of College Station runs through a field of bluebonnets behind the George Bush Presidential Library on Sunday afternoon where she and her parents stopped to take pictures. Many of the seasonal blooms have popped up across the ... |
Candidates battle to take on Edwards Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT Rob Curnock tries his best not to call Bill Flores by name. In an interview last month, Curnock called him "my opponent" in the April 13 Republican primary runoff in the race for District 17's Congressional seat, but if he let the word "Bill" or "Flo ... |
Early voting starts Monday Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT A primary runoff during a mid-term election year typically draws a fairly paltry voter turnout, but Brazos County officials said they expect higher than normal interest this round because of several high-profile races on the ballot. Early voting for ... |
Council differs on BTU resolution Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT Members of the Bryan City Council have varied opinions on whether a resolution passed more than a decade ago -- one that defines what information can't be released about Bryan Texas Utilities' finances -- should be revisited.When polled by The Eagle, ... |
Store owners react to violence Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:09 PM PDT Bryan convenience store owner Mohammad Hanif said Sunday that he's having store-front counters measured for bullet-proof glass.He made those plans before 39-year-old convenience store owner Johannes Kinny was shot to death Friday while on duty at Exx ... |
2 teens arrested in Macy's Store theft Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:04 PM PDT Eagle Staff ReportsHeads up to shoplifters: You're being watched.A loss prevention officer caught two teens trying to steal clothes from Macy's Department Store at Post Oak Mall over the weekend, according to court documents. A 17-year-old was caught ... |
Bryan man accused of punching wife Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:04 PM PDT Eagle Staff ReportsA 49-year-old Bryan man remained jailed Sunday without bail after police said he punched his wife in the chest and later attempted to fight officers in front of small children.Bryan responded to a residence on Rabbit Lane at about ... |
Authorities say Bryan teenager was racing Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:04 PM PDT Eagle Staff ReportA 19-year-old Bryan man posted bail Sunday, a day after being charged with racing even though a police car with flashing lights was behind him and his competitor, officers said.The teen's counterpart got away, authorities said.A Bry ... |
Easter Mass infused with defense of pope Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT VATICAN CITY -- It was the Catholic calendar's holiest moment -- the Mass celebrating the resurrection of Christ. But with Pope Benedict XVI accused of failing to protect children from abusive priests, Easter Sunday also was a high-profile opportunit ... |
Officials fear ship breaking apart on Barrier Reef Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT BRISBANE, Australia -- A coal-carrying ship that strayed outside a shipping lane and ran aground in protected waters was leaking oil on Australia's Great Barrier Reef and was in danger of breaking apart, officials said Sunday.The Chinese Shen Neng 1 ... |
Racial tensions fume after death Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT VENTERSDORP, South Africa -- Followers of one of South Africa's most notorious white supremacists cast his death as a rallying point for their cause Sunday, with one top member claiming his brutal death was "a declaration of war" by blacks against wh ... |
42 killed by pair of blasts in Iraq Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT BAGHDAD -- Suicide attackers detonated three car bombs in quick succession near foreign embassies in Baghdad on Sunday, killing more than 40 people in coordinated strikes that Iraqi officials said were intended to disrupt efforts to form a new gover ... |
Pope's immunity could be challenged in Britain Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT LONDON -- Protests are growing against Pope Benedict XVI's planned trip to Britain, where some lawyers question whether the Vatican's implicit statehood status should shield the pope from prosecution over sex crimes by pedophile priests.More than 10, ... |
Karzai seek support for new offensive Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT KABUL -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai sought Sunday to rally public support for an upcoming military operation in the Taliban's birthplace, promising that U.S. and NATO troops will push into insurgent areas there only after consultations with commu ... |
Aggies find ways to help across town and across the world Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:11 AM PDT By KAYLA SLIMP kayla.slimp@theeagle.comLogan Campbell said that going on a mission trip is the most productive way he could have spent his spring break. He has found that time spent helping the less fortunate can be a life-changing experience. "I feel ... |
White House braces unemployed for slow rebound Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:00 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Buoyed by good news on the jobs front, the White House claimed credit Sunday for reversing the downward economic spiral while bracing out-of-work Americans for a slow recovery.The Obama administration also eased away from confrontation ... |
'Titans' remake battles to No. 1 Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:00 PM PDT LOS ANGELES -- The gods of Mount Olympus are the new rulers of the weekend box office.The ancient Greek action remake Clash of the Titans debuted at No. 1 with $61.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Adding Thursday night preview screeni ... |
Jesse James wants to save marriage Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:00 PM PDT Jesse James is a "a broken man" and is hoping that rehab and some privacy will help him recover and save his marriage to Sandra Bullock, his friend and attorney said.Joe Yanny told The Associated Press that allegations of marital infidelity against J ... |
Letters for April 5 Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:05 PM PDT Early voting times and locations this week Early voting the the April 13 Republican and Democratic primaries runoffs begins today and runs through Friday. If you voted in the March 2 Republican Primary you may vote only in the Republican runoff. ... |
Calendar Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:02 PM PDT MondayCLASSESIntermediate Computer Class for Seniors, 9 to 10:30 a.m. College Station Teen Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. $60. Register: 764-3486.Beginning Computer Class for Seniors, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. CS Teen Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. $60. ... |
Beat Insomnia: Establish a Routine Posted: 04 Apr 2010 06:47 PM PDT (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Consistency in daily routines is associated with a reduced rate of insomnia and improved quality of sleep in older adults living in a retirement community. A new study indicates increased stability in daily routine predicted a ... |
Doubts cast on trendy sports medicine therapy Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:00 PM PDT FORT MYERS, Fla. -- With opening day around the corner, Cliff Lee didn't have time for another abdominal strain.The former Cy Young Award winner had a similar injury twice before in spring training, and on both occasions it kept him out at least six ... |
SPORTS IN BRIEF Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:40 PM PDT Season begins Monday for Astros, RangersRoy Oswalt is relieved to be healthy and ready to start Houston's season opener against San Francisco on Monday at Minute Maid Park.Oswalt, who had a little scare when his left hamstring tightened up during a s ... |
Sooners fall short against Stanford Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:39 PM PDT SAN ANTONIO -- Nnemkadi Ogwumike put Stanford ahead early, then took control in the final minute to secure a spot in the national championship game.Ogwumike scored Stanford's first eight points and the final seven -- in the last 51.3 seconds -- to ma ... |
Eagles trade McNabb to Redskins Posted: 04 Apr 2010 05:39 PM PDT PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb is changing uniforms and staying in the NFC East.The Philadelphia Eagles traded McNabb to the Washington Redskins for a pair of draft picks Sunday night. The Eagles will receive a second-round pick (37th overall) in thi ... |
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