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Lady Knights Advance to Silver Bracket at Alvin Tourney, Finish Third
Faith Academy Bellville won three of six matches at the Alvin Living Stones Tournament to finish the weekend third in the silver bracket against some tough competition.
Read moreGallaher Wins Clear Creek Invitational
Brianna Gallaher won the Clear Creek Invitational on Friday Sept. 15th at Heroes Hometown Park in League City. She finished the 5K with a time 19:46. The meet hosted 11 Girls Teams and 76 runners. The Junior took the lead about a quarter of a mile into the race and never relinquished her position.
Read moreAt Least 139 Dead, 60 Pulled Alive From Rubble After Powerful Earthquake Rocks Central Mexico [VIDEO]
At least 139 people have died in a 7.1 magnitude quake that shook Central Mexico Tuesday. City officials said 44 buildings have collapsed in the Mexican capital of Mexico City, while at least 50 to 60 more have been pulled from the rubble.
Read moreNo. 14 Buccaneers Ignite to Top No. 3 Trinity Valley, 31-27, in Showdown
The No. 14 Blinn College Buccaneers used an explosive offense to combat the No. 3 Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals, 31-27.
Read moreAerial Mosquito Spraying In Austin County To Start Sunday At Dusk
The Texas Department of State Health Services is expanding its effort to control mosquitoes after Hurricane Harvey and will begin aerial mosquito spraying over a section of Austin County beginning at dusk on Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Read moreThe Austin County Scoreboard 2017 – Week 3
Austin County and surrounding area teams all battled Friday night. Here are the scores we have.
Read moreFaith Academy Celebrates Annual Grandparents Day Chapel
On Monday, September 11, 2017, Faith Academy students & faculty gathered to celebrate Grandparents at their Annual Grandparents Day Chapel.
Read moreFaith Academy Cross Country Team Runs First Meet Since Impact of Hurricane Harvey
The Faith Academy Cross Country Team ran in their first meet Saturday, Sept. 9th after the impact of Hurricane Harvey.
Read moreFaith Academy Bellville Sweeps Three Matches, Starts 2-0 in District Play
Two home wins and a road victory wrapped up the week for the Faith Academy Lady Knights Volleyball Team. The three-game win streak upped the squad’s record to 5-3-3 overall and 2-0 in TAAPS District 9-1A District action.
Read moreThree New Crew Members Arrive at International Space Station
Three new crew members arrived at the International Space Station which marks the first long-term increase in crew size on the U.S. segment from three to four, allowing NASA to maximize time dedicated to research. Highlights of upcoming investigations include demonstrating the benefits of manufacturing fiber optic filaments in a microgravity environment, a new study looking to slow or reverse muscle atrophy in astronauts during spaceflight, and exploring the ability of a synthetic bone material that adheres bone to metal within minutes to accelerate bone repair.
Read moreBuccaneers Finish Strong in 3-1 Victory Over Wharton To Open Conference
Blinn College volleyball dished Wharton County Junior College a 3-1 loss to start Region XIV play on a high note on Monday night. The Blinn Buccaneers topped the Wharton Pioneers by the scores of 24-26, 25-18, 25-21, and 25-16.
Read moreSuspect Of 1991 Murder Of Sealy Woman Captured In Mexico
The suspect in the 1991 murder of a Sealy woman has been captured in Mexico thanks to the collaboration of local, federal, and Mexican authorities.
Read moreBuccaneers Dominate in 27-12 Victory Over No. 10 Navarro In Home Opener
Blinn College football shined for the home crowd as they took down No. 10 Navarro College, 27-12, on Saturday night at Cub Stadium for the Buccaneers’ home opener.
Read moreMassive Data Breach At Equifax: As Many As 143 Million Social Security Numbers Hacked
Equifax shocked investors, and more than a third of America, when it announced on Thursday afternoon that hackers had breached its data systems, compromising the personal information of approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. The information accessed “primarily includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers.”
Read more“Greatest Evacuation In History” – 650,000 Ordered To Leave Florida [VIDEO]
“There was no gas and it’s gridlock. People are stranded on the sides of the highway… It’s 92 degrees out and little kids are out on the grass on the side of the road. No one can help them.”
Read moreTwo Former Buccaneers Make NFL Rosters As Rookies
Former Blinn wide receiver Dede Westbrook was named to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 53-man roster, while former Blinn running back Devante Mays was named to the Green Bay Packers’ 53-man roster.
Read moreThis Houston Suburb Is A Magnet For Growth And Flooding. That’s Not A Coincidence.
Northwest Houston suburbs like Cypress have exploded in population in recent years. Scientists say that’s a big reason some neighborhoods here saw devastating floods last year and now from Hurricane Harvey.
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