Day: February 15, 2023

Beard’s former assistant, Rodney Terry, took over coaching duties after the ouster. byJim Virtuno, AP sportswriter Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 11:28 PM Austin, Texas – The Texas attorney general moved Wednesday to dismiss a felony domestic violence case against former Texas basketball coach Chris Bird, in part because the alleged victim wished not to stand trial. Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza said that after reviewing the evidence, and given the wishes of Byrd’s fiancée, Randy True, his office determined that the assault-asphyxia/suffocation-domestic violence charge could not be proven beyond…

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Historically, black colleges and universities, or HBCU, have been around since the 19th century, but recently, they’ve been getting a new wind. More top scientists and athletes are choosing HBCU without a doubt in their minds, even though there are many options for the university. Regan Hagwood, biology student at Prairie View A& M University, he said. Students like Hagewood flock to HBCUs across the country. “The applications are all over the campus for our undergraduate, graduate programs,” said Brian Armstrong, vice president of student enrollment…

East Lansing, Michigan – The tragedy at Michigan State University caused grief across the country Wednesday morning, including in the Chicago area, where many students who attend East Lansing College are. More is also being learned about the three young men who were murdered – Brian Fraser, Alexandria Werner, and Ariel Anderson. Vigils are being held across the country, from East Lansing, to the victims’ towns, to the northern suburbs of Highland Park, which was hit by a mass shooting during last year’s Fourth of July parade. There will be…