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Seniors Expo at the Brazos Center for the young at heart

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:02 PM PDT


Head 'em up and move 'em on over to the Brazos Center on Wednesday for the 10th annual Seniors Expo.
The western-themed day of events is free to local seniors, who'll be able to enjoy country entertainment, mingle with their peers and learn about ...

Criminal probes of shooting involving Bryan officer complete

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:04 PM PDT


The completed criminal investigations into a Bryan police officer's shooting of two people were turned over Tuesday to the Brazos County District Attorney's office for review and will likely be examined by a grand jury next week.
William Cross, a ...

Texas Rangers conclude investigation of officer-involved shooting in Bryan

Posted: 24 May 2011 06:34 AM PDT


Bryan police said Tuesday the department has completed a joint investigation with the Texas Rangers of a recent officer-involved shooting and turned the case over to the Brazos County District Attorney's office for review.
On May 6, Officer Will ...

Senior Expo set for Wednesday in Bryan

Posted: 24 May 2011 09:48 AM PDT

The 10th annual Senior Expo on Wednesday will feature seminars, entertainment, booths, prices and more.The free event, which will sport a western theme, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, in Bryan.Events includ ...

One dead after reported shooting in Washington County

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:04 PM PDT


Details remained scarce late Tuesday about a shooting involving a Washington County deputy that left one man dead earlier in the day.
Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, Douglas Zweiner, said he was called to the scene of the shooting on William ...

Governor signs sonogram requirement for abortion

Posted: 24 May 2011 07:49 AM PDT


AUSTIN -- Flanked by anti-abortion activists, Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday celebrated passage of a law that requires doctors to conduct a sonogram before performing an abortion.
Perry said the measure will save "countless lives" by discouraging wome ...

Perry signs law requiring sonograms before abortions

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:02 PM PDT


AUSTIN -- Flanked by anti-abortion activists, Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday celebrated passage of a law that requires doctors to conduct a sonogram before performing an abortion.
Perry said the measure will save "countless lives" by discouraging wome ...

Brazos Valley Child Abduction Response Team preps for emergencies

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:04 PM PDT


A missing child was safely found and her abductor taken into custody Tuesday at the conclusion of the first practice exercise of the Brazos Valley Child Abduction Response Team.
More than 60 officers from almost two dozen Brazos Valley law enforce ...

Bryan house fire believed to be accidental

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:16 AM PDT

Fire officials believe a blaze that destroyed a Bryan home late Monday was accidental.
Seven units were dispatched about 8 p.m. to the fire on Orlean Street. Deputy Fire Marshal Fred Taylor said the cause was still under investigation Tuesday, but i ...

Thousands lose electricity in North Texas storms

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:34 PM PDT

DALLAS -- Storms that blew through North Texas and generated funnel clouds have left thousands of people without electricity and a police officer hurt after being struck by lightning.Oncor early Wednesday reported more than 39,000 customers without p ...

Bryan City Council OKs redistricting map

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:04 PM PDT


A proposed redistricting plan released Tuesday would give almost 3,000 Bryan residents new City Council representation next year, but allow all sitting councilmembers to keep their seats.
The city's single-member district boundaries are being red ...

72 more AA flights canceled over Texas storms

Posted: 24 May 2011 07:51 AM PDT


DALLAS -- American Airlines has canceled 72 more flights since storms rolled through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and hail damaged some planes.
American spokeswoman Andrea Huguely says the flights canceled Tuesday came a day after canc ...

Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce to visit area businesses

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:03 PM PDT

Eagle Staff Report
About 100 volunteers will be visiting businesses Wednesday as part of the fourth annual Chamber Day.
The Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce started the event to connect directly with local companies. Chamber members and vo ...

Police fingerprinting kids at Gattitown

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:04 PM PDT

Eagle Staff ReportParents who take their children to GattiTown tonight between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. will also be able to meet with law enforcement officers from Brazos County and have their child's fingerprints taken. May 25 is National Missing Children ...

Woman with scissors killed by Fort Worth police

Posted: 24 May 2011 07:50 AM PDT

FORT WORTH -- A Fort Worth woman reported as being suicidal and brandishing scissors has been shot and killed by police after she allegedly threatened an officer.Police on Tuesday identified the woman as 46-year-old Stacey Burris. She was shot severa ...

Local VFW to host Memorial Day event

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:01 PM PDT

Eagle Staff ReportVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 4692 will host a Memorial Day program on Monday.The public is invited to the free event, which will honor men and women of all branches of the military.U.S. Rep. Bill Flores of Bryan will be the speaker ...

Tornado death toll climbs in Midwest

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:01 PM PDT


JOPLIN, Mo. -- Emergency crews drilled through concrete at a ruined Home Depot, making peepholes in the rubble in hopes of finding lost shoppers and employees. A dog clambered through the shattered remains of a house, sniffing for any sign of the w ...

Gates: Budget cuts will alter military's priorities

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:02 PM PDT


WASHINGTON -- In a parting shot by one of the nation's longest-serving Pentagon chiefs, Robert Gates on Tuesday warned shrinking defense budgets will mean a smaller military and a diminished American role in the world.
Gates, a self-described "old ...

Senate passes 'loser pays' lawsuit bill

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:04 PM PDT


AUSTIN -- The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed its version of a bill to limit frivolous lawsuits by requiring some plaintiffs who sue and lose to pay the court costs and attorney fees of those they are suing.
The legislation, dubbed the "loser pays" ...

Testimony reveals connection between attacks, Pakistan

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:00 PM PDT


CHICAGO -- The federal government's star witness at a Chicago terrorism trial revealed more potentially damaging details on Tuesday alleging close cooperation between a Pakistani militant group and the country's top intelligence agency, telling jur ...

Air traffic controller errors show increase

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:02 PM PDT


WASHINGTON -- A surge in errors by air traffic controllers appears to be at least partly a real increase and not just the result of better error reporting as Federal Aviation Administration officials claim, a government watchdog said Tuesday.
Also ...

Texas House approves new health care organizations

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:02 PM PDT


AUSTIN -- The Texas House gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a bill that would create a new type of health care organization in an effort to cut costs and improve efficiencies.
The creation of the new type of health organization, known as a coll ...

Fairness calls for equity for Texas retailers

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:05 PM PDT


As the owner of Texas Aggieland Bookstore in College Station, I have sold books and supplies to generations of Aggies and I am proud to operate a small business serving the students and residents of the Brazos Valley.
As a small business, my store ...

Restaurant Monitor

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:05 PM PDT

The Restaurant Monitor is a weekly listing of scores for restaurants inspected by the Brazos County Health Department.
Inspection scores are on a 100-point scale. Generally, scores below 80 might cause the department to schedule a follow-up visit. A ...

Food Files: Be careful when substituting wheat flour for white

Posted: 24 May 2011 05:05 PM PDT

Dear Lisa: I am trying to make my favorite recipes healthier, and I was wondering if I could substitute wheat flour for white flour in baking recipes or do I need to alter the recipe somehow? For example, is it possible to make wheat sourdough bread? ...

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