Hurricane Earl rattles Nova Scotia

Hurricane Earl is bringing high winds and heavy rain to Nova Scotia, and knocking out power to thousands of people as the Category 1 storm moves through the Maritimes.

Key Evidence In BP Probe Raised From Gulf

BP crews worked Saturday to slowly raise the 300-ton blowout preventer that failed to stop oil from spewing into the Gulf of Mexico, careful not to damage or drop a key piece of evidence in the spill investigation.

Muslims Take To State Fair To Repair Image

Despite the smells of fried dough and roasted meat wafting from the Minnesota State Fair, Salim and Zuleyha Ozonder were focused on the people who were leaving, not the food or festivities beckoning from across the street.

Goodbye, Earl: Storm Spins Into Canada

The remnants of Hurricane Earl took aim at Nova Scotia early Saturday after a brush with the Northeast that was far less intense than feared, dumping heavy, wind-driven rain on Cape Cod cottages and fishing villages accustomed to nor'easters.

Tory councillor defects over school cuts

A Tory councillor has defected to Labour over the Government's scrapping of a £55 billion school building project. Related Stories RBS to cut 3,500 jobs Balls puts jobs at heart of leadership bid

THE 14th ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, Partners in Education Foundation Benefit to be held September 20, 2010 at Olympia Hills Golf Club Universal City, TX 78148, please contact Tammi Guthrie for further information, 210-945-5005.

First Mondays - Country Music Monday, hosted by the Rotary Club of Giddings, is held on the first Monday of each month at the Giddings Sons of Herman hall on Highway 77 south. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $3.00 per person.

2nd Tuesday of each month - The Yoakum Rotary Club hosts the Country Music USA show. The show is at the Yoakum Community Center. Admission is $4.00 per person. A catered meal is served before the show. For more information go to www.cmusayoakum.org

In order to comply with HB1300 and help parents maintain control over their children's internet experience, we are providing the following links.  None of these will guarantee a safe online experience for your child, but they may help.  Remember, there is no substitute for parental supervision.