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Star-spangled Celebration

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Independence Day events in the Brazos Valley this weekend will offer fireworks, food, fun and - due to the burn ban - will ensure a safer holiday, Bryan fire marshals said.

Aerospace engineering senior receives prestigious award

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Justin Wilkerson was named the top aerospace engineering senior in the U.S. as the 2009 recipient of the Ammon S. Andes National award from Sigma Gamma Tau, a National Aerospace Honor Society.

Police department adds dogs to force

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Bryan Police Department has added two new members to its force. Kohn and Falco, Belgian Malinois dogs, were trained to assist the night shift.

Memorial service for Conant set for family, friends

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A memorial service honoring Jeffrey Scott Conant, 54, will be at noon Friday at First United Methodist Church of Bryan, followed by a private family burial.

Public Enemy, or public hero?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Audiences will be left with questions about what is really right and wrong through viewing this gangster film.

For Freeland, less is more

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Freeland overuses electronic music, lacks inspiration in "Cope," released June 9.

Where on campus?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Think you know every nook and cranny of Texas A&M?

Driving impulse

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Inside thebattalion

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Meagan O'Toole-Pitts city editor HOMETOWN: Ovilla, Texas CAREER TRACK: Junior communication major with a minor in journalism. Received an associate degree in journalism and broadcast media in El Paso. Most unforgettable experience on the job: My interview with Operation Santa Claus organizer Jerry Spurbeck at Fort Bliss.

Battalion staff blogs

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Hear Ye:

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Fuming Mad

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On June 11, the U.S. Senate passed legislation enabling the Food and Drug Administration to impose stricter controls on the manufacturing and marketing of cigarettes.

The government has overreached its authority again by granting itself the power to alter even the taste and names of cigarettes in a noble effort to force citizens to make the right choice regarding health.

All politics is local

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Rob Curnock's behavior reveals that he is not a typical politician; he is the rare statesman - someone whose policies and whose character reflect a genuine care and concern for the well-being of al...

Stripping the Constitution, one search at a time

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday against school officials in Arizona for a strip search of a 13-year-old girl. J

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JULY EVENTS

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

July 2 Strawberry Jam headlines at The Corner's 2nd floor July 2 College Night at Texas Hall of Fame, admission free for 21 and up July 3 First Friday 6 p.m., Downtown Bryan July 4 Independence Day July 6 First day of Session II classes July 7 "Knowing" released on DVD July 9 Last day to add or drop courses for Session II July 13 University Summer Performance Series presents a medalist from the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition 7:30 p.