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Brazos Valley Residents Attend Inauguration

Last Updated: 10:43 PM 01/20/09 - America's 44th president was sworn in on Monday and millions make their way to Washington, D.C. to witness history and among the masses were dozens of Brazos Valley residents. (Full Story)
Thousands Come Together at Kyle Field to Watch Inauguration

Last Updated: 6:42 PM 01/20/09 - Not everyone could make the trip to Washington, D.C. to see the first African-American President sworn into office firsthand. So for those here at home, Texas A&M offered an enticing alternative. (Full Story)
Barack Obama Becomes 44th President

Last Updated: 8:12 PM 01/21/09 - With a hand on Abraham Lincoln's inaugural bible, and before a crowd stretching across the National Mall toward where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of his dream of racial equality, Barack Obama was sworn in as the first black American president. (Full Story)
Forecasting for the Presidental Inauguration
Last Updated: 10:41 AM 01/20/09 - If you think forecasting the weather for an outdoor event is important, imagine making a forecast for something bigger -- like the Presidential Inauguration. (Full Story)
Texas A&M Hosts Inauguration Viewing Party

Last Updated: 8:07 AM 01/20/09 - It's a chance for you to watch the Inauguration on the big screen.
Tuesday, Texas A&M will broadcast President-Elect Barack Obama taking the oath of office on 12th man TV, and the campus community is invited to take part in the festivities.
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Gates Will be "Designated Successor" During Inauguration

Last Updated: 6:13 PM 01/19/09 - The lone major leader going from the Bush Administration to the Obama cabinet will not attend Tuesday's inauguration. (Full Story)
Edwards Talks to News 3 About Bush, Obama, Economy

Last Updated: 8:26 PM 01/18/09 - The Democrat who represents Texas's 17th District not only was a finalist to be President-elect Barack Obama's vice presidential running mate, the current president is a long-time constituent of his. (Full Story)
First Couple Discusses Love For Crawford

Last Updated: 11:06 PM 01/16/09 - We are continuing our coverage from the White House, and our exclusive one on one conversations with the president and first lady.
Our sister station, News 10, was the only central Texas news organization invited to the White House for the interview....along with only a handful of other Texas journalists.
The interview was granted, in part, because of the first couples love for central Texas.
Both of them lit up when talking about their Crawford area ranch-- and not just the property itself, but the people, too. (Full Story)
First Family Reflects on Military, Critics

Last Updated: 10:47 PM 01/16/09 - In her final interview segment with President and Mrs. Bush, Julie Hays with KWTX News 10 in Waco asks the first couple about their ties to Fort Hood and the the president's thoughts about one of his harshest critics. (Full Story)
Local Attorney Excited Over Inauguration

Last Updated: 8:24 PM 01/16/09 - For one Brazos County attorney and his family, attending next week's inauguration is a dream come true. (Full Story)
Bush Talks Chet; Chet Responds

Last Updated: 7:24 PM 01/16/09 - Julie Hays from our sister station KWTX continues her coverage of President Bush and his wife Laura. We hear what Bush thinks of Congressman Chet Edwards ,and the President talks about 50 years from now.
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First Family Discusses Favorite Memories From Crawford Ranch

Last Updated: 6:06 PM 01/16/09 - In just four days, the president will be leaving the White House after 8 years in office.
Throughout those years, the family ranch in Crawford has been a place of refuge and reinvigoration.
In fact, it's so special, daughter Jenna chose it as the site for her wedding.
Julie Hays, with our sister station News 10, recently sat down with President and Mrs. Bush.
And, as Julie found out, it's not so much the ranch itself, but rather its Central Texas location that make it so endearing. (Full Story)
First Family Discusses Bush Library; Plans For The Future

Last Updated: 10:15 AM 01/16/09 - Only a few days remain before President and Mrs. Bush leave their Washington D-C home to take up permanent residence in Texas.
Here, they'll be splitting time between their ranch in Crawford and a home in Dallas-- close to the President's soon-to-be library and museum at SMU.
Julie Hays, with our sister station, News 10, got to sit down with the first couple and ask them about their choice of SMU over other strong candidates like Baylor and Texas A&M. (Full Story)
First Family Discusses Move Back to Texas

Last Updated: 6:41 PM 01/15/09 - Julie Hays from our sister station recently set down with the first couple to talk about their time spent in Central Texas during the White House years; days the President and Mrs. Bush recall fondly.
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Presidential Interview Preview

Last Updated: 10:50 AM 01/15/09 - We are in the last days of the Bush Presidency. Earlier this week the President had his last news conference where he seemed to be at peace, but spoke his mind in some of the most open dialog he's had since the beginning of his first term. (Full Story)
Local Lawman's Assignment: Back to the Future

Last Updated: 10:48 AM 01/15/09 - Reserve Brazos County Deputy Jim Carter knows history is about to pass him by. And that's fine by him. (Full Story)
Bryan Student to Attend Barack Obama's Inauguration

Last Updated: 10:37 AM 01/15/09 - A Bryan student is getting a chance of a lifetime. Jacee Wren, an 8th grader at Sam Rayburn Middle School, has been invited to attend Barack Obama's Inauguration. (Full Story)
Local Couple Hopes to Receive Inauguration Tickets

Last Updated: 10:32 AM 01/15/09 - Its just over three weeks until President Bush steps down, and President-Elect Barack Obama takes his place. Hundreds of thousands of people are trying to get a front-row seat to history, including residents of the Brazos Valley. (Full Story)
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