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- Blinn, A&M back in session
- Another step closer to Ags leaving Big 12
- Big 12 outlines what A&M has to do to leave the league
- Big 12 outlines terms for A&M to exit
- Forecast: Rain will bring relief from heat
- Rights group says Libyan troops used human shields
- Archers shooting for the Olympics at B-CS qualifying event
- Driver charged with intoxicated assault
- 22-year-old gets probation for hitting toddler
- Police: Driver charged with DWI and taking off after hitting other vehicle
- Migrating hummingbirds need help in Texas drought
- Brian Regan gets First Yell's top spot
- Trial set for DHS pilot in drowning death case
- Vermont flooded; death toll at 38
- 5 detained in attack that killed 52 in Mexico
- Experts praise Irene evacuation plans
- Hurricane Irene blamed for at least 35 deaths
- Gadhafi's family flees Libya for Algeria
- Astronauts may be sent back to Earth
- U.S., Taliban talks are on hold
- Gulf Coast healing after Katrina
- Police break up party organized on Facebook
- Obama's uncle held by immigration officials
| Blinn, A&M back in session Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:21 PM PDT The first day of school for Texas A&M and Blinn College went off without any major issues Monday. At Texas A&M, the key concern is simply preparing for the logistics of gameday weekend, said spokesman Jason Cook of the Aggies' home opener ...   |
| Another step closer to Ags leaving Big 12 Posted: 29 Aug 2011 10:40 AM PDT A written response from Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe to Texas A&M outlines the withdrawal procedures according to the financial provisions of the Big 12 bylaws and mutual waivers of legal claims, according to officials in Aggieland. Jason Cook, ... |
| Big 12 outlines what A&M has to do to leave the league Posted: 29 Aug 2011 11:27 AM PDT Eagle Staff Report Big 12 Conference commissioner Dan Beebe has outlined to Texas A&M in writing Monday what steps it needs to take and what costs would be involved to leave the league. The league's response, which was confirmed by A&M spok ... |
| Big 12 outlines terms for A&M to exit Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:20 PM PDT The Big 12 Conference told Texas A&M on Monday what it needed to do to leave the league in the biggest step thus far in the Aggies' plan to join the Southeastern Conference. A&M spokesman Jason Cook confirmed the letter from Big 12 Commiss ... |
| Forecast: Rain will bring relief from heat Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:26 PM PDT College Station set new record-high temperatures Sunday and Monday, but forecasters said rain chances should increase later this week, granting a reprieve from the heat. "It's hard to think of 97 or 98 degrees being cool," said Chris McKinney, a ... |
| Rights group says Libyan troops used human shields Posted: 29 Aug 2011 11:23 PM PDT NEW YORK -- Libyan troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi forced civilians to act as human shields, perching children on tanks to deter NATO attacks, human rights investigators said. It was part of a pattern of rapes, slayings, "disappearances" and other ... |
| Archers shooting for the Olympics at B-CS qualifying event Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:20 PM PDT About 150 contestants will visit Bryan-College Station next month from across the nation to take aim at the gold. Archers will compete Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 in the first of three trials in hopes of representing the nation on the U.S. Olympic tea ... |
| Driver charged with intoxicated assault Posted: 29 Aug 2011 07:15 AM PDT A 54-year-old man remained jailed Monday morning after being accused of being drunk when he caused a weekend wreck in Brazos County. Bedias resident Rickey Wilson was charged Sunday with intoxicated assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily inju ... |
| 22-year-old gets probation for hitting toddler Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:18 PM PDT A 22-year-old Bryan woman Monday received a six-year probated sentence for her involvement in a hit-and-run accident that left a toddler severely injured. Princess Ann Walker pleaded guilty to causing an accident involving injury earlier in the m ... |
| Police: Driver charged with DWI and taking off after hitting other vehicle Posted: 29 Aug 2011 02:42 AM PDT A 55-year-old man faces a felony driving while intoxicated charge after police said he hit another vehicle and left the Bryan street. Richard Wayne Scott was charged Sunday with DWI - which is at least his third. He is accused of causing more than ... |
| Migrating hummingbirds need help in Texas drought Posted: 29 Aug 2011 01:05 AM PDT HARLINGEN -- Experts say the Texas drought has left behind parched conditions that could threaten hundreds of thousands of migrating hummingbirds. The Valley Morning Star reported Sunday that conservationists are urging people to put out stocked humm ... |
| Brian Regan gets First Yell's top spot Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:21 PM PDT Eagle Staff ReportFirst Yell Weekend begins Friday with an 8 p.m. performance in Reed Arena by comedian Brian Regan. Tickets are available at the 12th Man Ticket Center at Kyle Field by calling 888-992-4443 or at tickets.12thmanfoundation.com. Entert ... |
| Trial set for DHS pilot in drowning death case Posted: 29 Aug 2011 06:35 AM PDT HOUSTON -- A Department of Homeland Security helicopter pilot is preparing to go to trial on charges he lied to investigators over his role in the 2005 drowning of a would-be illegal immigrant in South Texas. Jury selection began Monday in the case ... |
| Vermont flooded; death toll at 38 Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:27 PM PDT MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The full measure of Hurricane Irene's fury came into focus Monday as the death toll jumped to 38, New England towns battled epic floods and millions faced the dispiriting prospect of several days without electricity. From North ... |
| 5 detained in attack that killed 52 in Mexico Posted: 29 Aug 2011 06:35 AM PDT MONTERREY, Mexico -- Police in northern Mexico have arrested five alleged members of the Zetas drug cartel suspected of setting a casino fire that killed 52 people, authorities said Monday.Nuevo Leon state Gov. Rodrigo Medina said police are looking ... |
| Experts praise Irene evacuation plans Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:22 PM PDT NEW YORK -- They were life and death decisions made by politicians, bureaucrats and everyday people. Hurricane Irene was barreling toward the East Coast. It was big. It was scary. Flooding was certain. The choice: Flee or stay put. Disaster expert ... |
| Hurricane Irene blamed for at least 35 deaths Posted: 29 Aug 2011 07:30 AM PDT Hurricane Irene has led to the deaths of at least 35 people in 10 states: CONNECTICUT: 2 -- In Prospect, 89-year-old Charlotte Levine was killed early Sunday when a falling tree limb pulled power lines onto her house and started a fire. -- In Br ... |
| Gadhafi's family flees Libya for Algeria Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:23 PM PDT TRIPOLI, Libya -- Moammar Gadhafi's wife and three of his children fled Libya to neighboring Algeria on Monday, firm evidence that the longtime leader has lost his grip on the country.Gadhafi's whereabouts were still unknown and rebels are worried th ... |
| Astronauts may be sent back to Earth Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:16 PM PDT CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Astronauts may need to take the unprecedented step of temporarily abandoning the International Space Station if last week's Russian launch accident prevents new crews from flying there this fall. Until officials figure out ... |
| U.S., Taliban talks are on hold Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:26 PM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan -- Direct U.S. talks with the Taliban had evolved to a substantive negotiation before Afghan officials, nervous that the secret and independent talks would undercut President Hamid Karzai, scuttled them, Afghan and U.S. officials t ... |
| Gulf Coast healing after Katrina Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:24 PM PDT NEW ORLEANS -- The Gulf Coast mixed somber ceremonies with New Orleans' signature flair to mark the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and honor those killed during the catastrophic storm that drowned much of the region's dominant city and deva ... |
| Police break up party organized on Facebook Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:26 PM PDT DENVER -- An apartment complex near Colorado State University that used Facebook to advertise "the biggest pool party of the year"' got more than it bargained for -- at least 2,000 people, most of them college students, showed up. It wasn't long ... |
| Obama's uncle held by immigration officials Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:26 PM PDT FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- President Barack Obama's uncle was stopped on suspicion of drunken driving, told police he planned to arrange bail through the White House and was being held without bail on an immigration detainer, authorities said Monday. On ... |
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