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All together now
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. ...
BV kids find loving homes
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 ...
Mediation on red light cameras sides with city
Attorneys ordered into mediation over the red light cameras agreed to follow the will of the College Station voters during a hearing Friday. The decision won't be official until the City Council votes Monday at a meeting where the remaining legal de ...
Five years in hit-and-run case
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 ...
Trial for teen rape suspect begins
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 ...
Ratliff to vie for District 9 position
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 ...
Fickey plans to run for commissioner
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 ...
Podcast: The weekend to-do list
Our picks for weekend activities around the Brazos Valley. ...
Red light camera battle continues
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 ...
Coats, blankets to be given away
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 ...
Bryan gets award for health program
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 ...
CS youth basketball seeks coaches, refs
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 ...
Rockin' out
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 ...
Calendar
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 ...
Adoption Day details
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 ...
