Soccer teams look to secure playoff fates (Galveston County Daily News)
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:38:23 GMT
With one game left in the district soccer season, some teams have clinched a playoff spot. Others still are fighting for the postseason spot.
Priest died as a POW in World War II (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:28:44 GMT
The Rev. Henry Stober was a priest in Covington, then went to drier climates in Arizona and California before World War II. He volunteered as an Army chaplain, was sent to the Philippines, and was captured by the Japanese. He died as a prisoner of war.
Police: Man stole feminine products (The Bryan-College Station Eagle)
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:49:53 GMT
Eagle Staff ReportA Bryan man with three prior theft convictions remained jailed late Sunday after being charged with stealing female products from a local store, officials said. Police said they were investigating an intoxicated driver at the inters ...
AP News in Brief (Greenwich Time)
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:33:51 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) Top Democrats say they are resolving disputes over President Barack Obama 's health overhaul plan, but they face decisions on subsidizing coverage and are still hunting votes to push the vast package through Congress.
TCU LB Daryl Washington took the long and hard route to NFL (USA Today)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:15:34 GMT
During his high school days in Irving, Texas, Daryl Washington often spent the night at the home of his best friend, Alvin Thompson. They often would stay up late, watching TV or playing video games or just talking. But the fun really began when one of them was unable to hold his eyelids open any longer.
Top track talent heading to Purnell Relays (The Facts)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:51:49 GMT
ANGLETON With one of the strongest track and field teams in the area, the Angleton Wildcats will be going for their third consecutive team title at the 56th annual Purnell Relays.
PV golfers fare well in Pine Bluff (Waller County News Citizen)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:02:31 GMT
PINE BLUFF, Ark. The Prairie View A&M mens and womens golf teams began their spring schedule on a high note as they participated in the Golden Lion Classic hosted by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff this past weekend. The womens team won the classic while the men placed second.
Walt Steinsiek: Byer, Depace set pace at Saint Lucie Lanes (St. Lucie News Tribune)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:36:00 GMT
Frank Byer rolled games of 278, 237 and 279 for a 794 top series in the County Mounties league last week at Saint Lucie Lanes.George Depace just missed being perfect by one pin with a 299 high game of the week, while Michelle Doohan topped the women with a 701 series in the Keglers. Lori With rolled the womens top game of 266 in the Haisley Mixed league.Billy Vasiliadis rolled the boys top ...
Edwards finishes career at UT-Dallas (Galveston County Daily News)
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:04:54 GMT
A look at how Galveston County graduates have fared in college and pro sports action.
Ex-NBA star returning to Texas to face sex trafficking case (WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth)
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:21:12 GMT
Former NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson waived his extradition rights and is returning to San Antonio to face charges of sexual assault of a child and sex trafficking.