Imam: NYC Islamic center 'is the right thing to do'

The imam behind a controversial Islamic center near New York's ground zero broke his silence Tuesday, hours after a coalition of leaders denounced anti-Muslim bigotry.

Two asteroids to whiz harmlessly past Earth on Wednesday

NASA says two small asteroids discovered just days ago will zip harmlessly past Earth on Wednesday.

Judge won't lift stem-cell funding injunction

A federal judge on Tuesday denied a motion to lift an injunction he issued two weeks ago barring the government from funding research involving human embryonic stem cells.

Winds pushing fire through 2 dozen Detroit homes

Fire officials say flames have swept through at least two dozen homes in Detroit, fanned by strong winds that are toppling power lines across the city.

Battle royal over health-care repeal if GOP wins

If you thought passing the health-care overhaul was messy, wait until Republicans try to repeal it if they regain power this fall.

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.

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Annual Festival -  11220 FFM 237, Meyersville, TX - beginning with Mass @ 10:15 A.M. followed by a BBQ beef dinner 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.; all plates $7.00; dine in or plates to go. Good family fun - auction, bingo,country store, raffle, cake walk and games.  For further information contact Father Augustine @ 361-275-3868

 For more 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.