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Podcast: The weekend to-do list

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Our picks for weekend activities around the Brazos Valley. ... full story

Bryan police searching for robbers

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Police said they are searching for two men who robbed a Bryan store Friday morning.Bryan Officer Jason James said a caller reported a robbery at Discount Drink and Tobacco at 3819 East 29th. The caller said two black men came in -- one with a gun -- ... full story

Man left after rear-ending vehicle, police say

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Police said they arrested a 25-year-old man Friday after he rear-ended a vehicle and drove away, then was found with marijuana when officers detained him.Eric Galvan of Bryan was arrested on charges of causing an accident involving damage to a vehicl ... full story

Bryan man accused of holding gun to woman's head

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Police arrested a 40-year-old Bryan man Thursday on charges of assaulting a woman and pointing a gun at her head.Joe Ruiz Marin III was arrested Thursday on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.Bryan police said they responded to a rep ... full story

All together now Photos

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Riverdance cast members perform at Rudder Theatre on Thursday. The show, which combines ancient Celtic mythology and Irish history with traditional Irish step dancing, is on a farewell tour of the nation and the world after a run that began in 1994. ... full story

Bryan apartment blaze injures two

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Two Bryan residents were taken to St. Joseph Regional Health Center on Thursday after a fire that broke out in the kitchen of their apartment. Firefighters responded about 8 p.m. to the complex on Crystal Brook Drive to find the fire had already been ... full story

Trial for teen rape suspect begins

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Testimony began Thursday in the trial of a Bryan man accused of raping his niece's 16-year-old sister at knifepoint. Authorities said the crime happened at the girl's Bryan home in May 2008. The 38-year-old could face up to 99 years in prison if conv ... full story

Rockin' out Photos

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Lead man Scott Butler of The Black and White Years performs with his band outside the Rec Center Thursday afternoon. The band has been named best new band, best new song, best bassist, best producer and band of the year for 2009 by the Austin Chronic ... full story

Ratliff to vie for District 9 position

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
A Mount Pleasant businessman will challenge a local incumbent for a State Board of Public Education seat in the upcoming state primary election.Thomas Ratliff said he decided to run for the District 9 post for two reasons: to become more involved in ... full story

Five years in hit-and-run case

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
A Brazos County man was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday for failing to stop after hitting two young women with his van on New Year's Eve 2007, killing one of them.Enrique Cabrera Ibarra's lawyer, Michele Esparza, pleaded with District Judg ... full story

Fickey plans to run for commissioner

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Former Bryan police Sgt. Jerry Fickey announced plans to run for Precinct 2 Brazos County commissioner Thursday. The political newcomer runs Joe's Place on Texas 21. He is the second person to indicate that he will be in the race. Hugh Seale filed pa ... full story

CS youth basketball seeks coaches, refs

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
College Station officials are recruiting volunteer coaches and paid referees for its youth basketball league. Parks and Recreation officials said they are looking for coaches who are enthusiastic and motivational. Players' age will range from pre-ki ... full story

Coats, blankets to be given away

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Last year, Bryan-College Station residents donated 677 coats, 200 blankets and 140 scarves and gloves to be distributed to those in need. Ron Crozier, Twin City Mission's director of community relations, said this year's Coat and Blanket Collection a ... full story

Bryan gets award for health program

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
A city of Bryan program has been recognized for its efforts to promote healthy living.The city's Healthy Lifestyles program provides participating employees with health assessments, intervention plans and disease-management programs to address health ... full story

Red light camera battle continues

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
An Austin attorney hired by the city of College Station argued in a legal brief that the judge deciding whether the city's Nov. 3 election on red light cameras is valid should consider the will of the voters.Bob Heath was hired Nov. 11 after two resi ... full story

BV kids find loving homes

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
When Olevia Douglas received a call about a year ago that her four granddaughters were being placed in state custody and faced being split up within the system, she never questioned what she should do.The mother of four and grandmother of nine had ju ... full story

Calendar

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
FridayCLUBSBrazos County Senior Citizens Association lunch, noon. 1402 Bristol St., Bryan. 822-6873.Downtown Friday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Village Cafe, 26th St., Bryan. Start the weekend with new friends. www.meetup.com.EVENTSHospice Auxiliary bus trip ... full story

Adoption Day details

Published Friday, November 20, 2009
Thirteen area children will be adopted Friday as part of Brazos Valley Adoption Day, which was organized by the local Voices For Children. The adoption processes were offered to participating families for free thanks to community members who offered ... full story

Man burned in 'suspicious' fire, CS official says

Published Thursday, November 19, 2009
Fire officials said they are investigating a "suspicious" blaze early Thursday that burned an occupant of a College Station condo.College Station Fire Department firefighters responded at 12:15 a.m. to a fire that was reported four minutes earlier at ... full story

Utility work underway in downtown Bryan

Published Thursday, November 19, 2009
Utility construction work associated with the Downtown Bryan Phase III project is under way along Martin Luther King Boulevard between Parker Street and Bryan Avenue. City officials said they expect the project to be completed in about a month. Acces ... full story

Police investigating hit-and-run death

Published Thursday, November 19, 2009
Hearne police are investigating the death of a 50-year-old man who was struck by a vehicle late Wednesday.Officers responded at 8:43 p.m. to a report of a man lying in the street in the 1100 block of U.S. 190. Sergeon Massey Jr. of Hearne died from h ... full story

A wild throw Photos

Published Thursday, November 19, 2009
College Hills Elementary kindergartner Gabby Ramirez, 6, casts wildflower seeds onto a playground near the south end of the College Station school Wednesday morning. She and her classmates were given a handful of seeds that they spread throughout the ... full story

Holiday networking event on Thursday

Published Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley and the city of Bryan are hosting Holiday After Hours on Thursday The free program will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 111 East 27th St. in downtown Bryan. Food, drinks and networking will be offered a ... full story

Bombers' ballpark free for boot camps

Published Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Brazos Valley Bombers have announced that Brazos Valley Bank Ballpark would open its gates for personal trainers to hold fitness boot camps free of charge. The ballpark includes grass and concrete areas, exercise stairs and open space. Braz ... full story

3 businesses join the B-CS community

Published Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Bryan-College Station area welcomes three new businesses this week with ribbon cuttings. * Texas A&M Physicians, 1301 Memorial Drive, Suite 100, in Bryan, will hold its celebration at 4 p.m. Thursday. * AT&T, 1505A Texas Ave. S. in College ... full story

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