Coastal Bend College will continue registration for one week. Students can register for classes on all campuses until 5 p.m. Friday without late fees.Students with no holds can register online at www.coastalbend.edu. more >>
The plot could thicken in District 30-4A this season. Two teams shared the district championship in 2006 and three gained a piece of the title last season. more >>
As a father, Chris Soza feels a sense of pride as he watches his son Eric prepare to start his fourth season as the starting quarterback for Beeville. As a head football coach, Chris Soza feels a sense of comfort knowing that Eric Soza will be directing the Trojans offense again this season. more >>
BEEVILLE – A crackdown on illegal 8-liner game rooms in Beeville last week resulted in 13 arrests and the seizing of $12,000 in cash. On Friday, Aug. 15, Beeville County Sheriff’s deputies along with officers from three other agencies raided four businesses, Lucky Tri, Lucky Bucks, Touch of Vegas, and Horseshoe Fun and Games. In addition to the arrests, officers seized about $12,000 in cash and confiscated 203 machines used in the illegal gambling, according to reports from the sheriff’s office. more >>
Q: My wife and I are driving our son to college. I want to drop him off at the gate but she wants to spend the day on campus. How do we find middle ground? A. As hard as it is to hear, most colleges prefer parents to exit the scene as quickly as possible. Of course your son will need help carrying his television up four flights of stairs and maybe he’ll need help making his bed, but the sooner mom and dad leave the sooner the new student can get down to the business of making friends and participating in campus activities. Besides, how many people do you think can fit into a freshman dorm room? more >>
NORMANNA–The Normanna Texas Historical Museum and Community Association has scheduled a “Community Get Together” for 7:30 p.m. today at the Normanna Volunteer Fire Department building, 110 S. Bee St. The event is open to the public. For more information call 361-358-8868 or 358-4328. more >>
BEEVILLE – Coastal Bend College will change from a five-day instructional week to a four-day week starting this fall. Changes will effect student schedules but not time in the classroom. more >>
CHICAGO — Former LSU standout Sylvia Fowles heard the rumors and was prepared to join the Chicago Sky as the second overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft. more >>