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Astros Great Wynn Dead at 78
UNDATED (AP) – The Houston Astros say former slugger Jimmy Wynn has died. He was 78. Wynn was nicknamed “The Toy Cannon” because of the power he produced despite his small size. Wynn was a …
Month: March 2020
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NFL keeping its draft in April as scheduled
By SIMMI BUTTAR NEW YORK (AP) _ Commissioner Roger Goodell told NFL teams the draft will go on as originally scheduled for next month. The draft will still take place April 23-25. Goodell said in …
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Racing community lines up behind decision to delay Indy 500
By MICHAEL MAROT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Mario Andretti is eager to drive around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August. Longtime IndyCar favorite Tony Kanaan agrees. At least it beats the alternative. Andretti and Kanaan both …
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Bryan Police Has A New Assistant Chief
Thanks to coronavirus, attendance was restricted at a Bryan police department promotion that took place Tuesday afternoon. Lt. Dean Swartzlander was named assistant chief of BPD’s patrol services bureau. Chief Eric Buske made the announcement …
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Recent DWI Arrests By College Station And Bryan Police
This week’s local arrests on DWI charges includes College Station police finding Wednesday at 2:30 in the morning, a man trying to push his truck out of the dirt. The man was in the back …
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Blinn College Trustees Postpone Spring Commencement, Prorates Spring Student Expenses, And Sets Next Year’s Tuition And Fees
From Blinn College: Meeting via teleconference, the Blinn College District Board of Trustees authorized the College to issue prorated refunds or credits for student housing, food services, and parking services impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus. …
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28 Coronavirus Cases In Brazos County As Of Midday Thursday
Update, March 26, 2020 The Brazos County health district has added seven positive cases of coronavirus. That brings the total number to 28. The health district also reports no deaths and three hospitalizations. Update, March …