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Today's News from TheEagle.com

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Record crowd witnesses A&M win over Nebraska

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:17 PM PST

A record-breaking crowd, thanks in part to the 31,005 student tickets sold, filled Kyle Field Saturday to watch the Aggies beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 9-6. The largest crowd in school history was tallied at 90,079, significantly higher than the pr ...

Thanksgiving inspires many to give

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:17 PM PST

Charitable acts are not a rarity in Bryan-College Station, but Thanksgiving tends to inspire even more locals than usual to help those in need. Business owners, nonprofit organizations and private citizens all do something to provide a traditional m ...

Student bonfire set to blaze Tuesday

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:18 PM PST

Student Bonfire is set to burn after dark on Tuesday about 15 miles north of the Texas A&M campus off Old Hearne Road in Robertson County. Aggie Bonfire was a 90-year tradition at Texas A&M until 1999, when an unfinished stack of logs collap ...

CS hospital on the horizon

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:17 PM PST

Scott & White is one step closer to building a hospital in College Station. The City Council on Monday will consider a request to rezone almost 98 acres at 4005 Texas 6 S. for the proposed 330,000-square-foot, 143-bed acute care Scott & Whit ...

United Way hurting for donations

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:17 PM PST

With the United Way of the Brazos Valley capital campaign quickly coming to a conclusion, officials are urging people now more than ever to help their community. That's because they've only raised about half of their $1.6 million donation goal. Ab ...

Rep. Brown proposes combining school districts

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:17 PM PST

Brazos County State Rep. Fred Brown has pre-filed a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would consolidate Texas' school districts into one individual district for each county. The idea behind the bill, Brown said, is to reduce administrat ...

VFW raffle delayed due to slow sales

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:19 PM PST

Eagle Staff ReportLeaders at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4692 are having to postpone their raffle drawing for a new motorcycle due to a lack of participation. Frank Vellesca, chairman of operations for the VFW, said the winning ticket was suppo ...

Sketch of shooting suspect released

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:19 PM PST

Eagle Staff Report The Brazos County Sheriff's Office has released a composite sketch of the shooting suspect in a Nov. 9 home burglary that turned violent. According to police, the son of homeowners on Dilly Shaw Tap Road came home for lunch just ...

Bryan intersection to be closed Monday

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:19 PM PST

Eagle Staff ReportThe intersection of Carter Creek Parkway and Avondale Avenue will be closed to through traffic Monday while crews work to repair the pavement. The repairs come after the installation of an 8-inch sanitary sewer line that crosses Car ...

Allen Academy to host family lectures

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:19 PM PST

Eagle Staff Report A series of community lectures pertaining to family topics kicks off at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Allen Academy. The classes are being organized in conjunction with the school's 125th anniversary. "Concussions: What Every Parent Nee ...

Tickets still available for clinic fundraiser

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:19 PM PST

Eagle Staff ReportThe annual Champagne and Diamonds fundraiser, which benefits the Prenatal Clinic, is scheduled for Dec. 3 at the Miramont Country Club. Tickets for the event are still available and can be purchased by calling Carol Wagner at 846-70 ...

Pair accused of stealing scrap metal

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:19 PM PST

Eagle Staff Report Two local men remained jailed Saturday after police said they attempted to steal $2,645 worth of scrap metal. Bryan police on Friday responded to a report of a theft in progress near the intersection of Brookhaven and Boatwright ...

Couple arrested on felony drug charges

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:19 PM PST

Eagle Staff Report A husband and wife were arrested on a felony charge of marijuana possession after police executed a search warrant at their College Station home this week. According to the police report, College Station police believed marijuan ...

Pope: Condom use OK for male prostitutes

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:16 PM PST

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI says in a new book that condoms can be justified for male prostitutes seeking to stop the spread of HIV, a stunning comment for a church criticized for its opposition to condoms and for a pontiff who has blamed them ...

Pakistani family seeks pardon for Christian woman

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:16 PM PST

ISLAMABAD -- The family of a Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam said Saturday they are hoping for a presidential pardon that could bring her home in time for Christmas. The case against Asia Bibi — which start ...

Polishing up for charity

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:41 PM PST

Lori Gove of Bryan shines her 1973 Dodge Challenger at a car show at the third annual Red, White and Blue Fundraiser at the Texas World Speedway on Saturday. The event also featured a blood drive, kids' zone and a 5K run. Proceeds from the event bene ...

Acorn caps adorn napkin rings for holiday dinner

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:05 PM PST

This Thanksgiving, be thankful that the squirrels didn't get all the acorns scattered around your yard. The caps can be used to adorn napkin rings for the holiday table, no matter what your decor. Painting the caps gold and pairing them with gol ...

Have a corny Thanksgiving lesson

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:05 PM PST

Corn and Thanksgiving go hand in hand. Chief Massessoit's brother, Quadequina, plopped his deerskin of pre-popped popcorn on the table for that historical first potluck dinner. And corn for corn meal became important sustenance to the Pilgrims, w ...

History museum goes natural with new partnerships

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:05 PM PST

One thing the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History thrives on is partnerships, and it's recently announced a couple of co-ops to be proud of -- with the Brazos Valley Texas Master Naturalists and the Rio Brazos Audubon Society. I can't think of ...

He's really made it! Obama out with kids book

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:05 PM PST

NEW YORK -- He's the leader of the free world, and he's won a Nobel Peace Prize. But only now, by one measure, is Barack Obama finally truly famous: He's written a children's book. With Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters, a picture book for ...

Our Neighbors

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:05 PM PST

NEEDS A HOME Russell is a 3- to 4-month-old black and white hooded rat. He would make a good pet for anyone because he is very smart and social. He is also willing to let you hold him and pet him. This sweet boy also has a brother, Bugger, who is al ...

Calendar

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:05 PM PST

Sunday * U.S. Naval Academy Information Forum. 3-5 p.m. Messina Hof Winery and Resort, Lakeside Room, 4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan. For Brazos Valley students, parents, counselors and teachers. Topics include admission, curriculum, academy life and ...

Students of the week

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:05 PM PST

Students of the week receive a T-shirt courtesy of The Eagle and C.C. Creations. Eva Barnhardt Facts: 11-year-old sixth-grader at Oakwood Intermediate in College Station. Parents/ guardian: Terry Barnhardt and Teresa Wilcox. Favorite subject: Ma ...

School menus

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:05 PM PST

Here are this week's school menus. Milk is included. Allen Academy Monday-Friday: No school. Bryan Monday: Steak fingers, pepperoni Hot Pocket, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, toast, fruit. Tuesday: Cheese pizza, stuffed crust pizza, C ...

Gomez-Rabe

Posted: 20 Nov 2010 04:00 PM PST

JoAnn Gomez and Brian Christopher Rabe exchanged marriage vows in a double ring ceremony on September 25, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan. Officiating at the ceremony was Reverend Monsignor John A. McCaffrey. Scripture readings were offe ...

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