Today in Sports History: September 2nd
A Madisonville police sergeant has been indicted by a grand jury on a charge of official oppression on accusations he kicked a person in the back as they were surrendering.
According to Washington County District Attorney Julie Renken, police Sgt. Lucas Cunningham, who is a detective with the department, was indicted Aug. 21.
Renken said Cunningham was assisting on a traffic stop that involved a person who allegedly evaded arrest in a vehicle.
“During the traffic stop, [Cunningham] kicked that person in the back while that person was on their knees with their hands above their head,” she said. “That person fell forward onto their face.”
Renken is handling the case after the Madison County district attorney recused himself. A district judge assigned the case to Washington County.
Renken could not confirm whether Cunningham is still employed with the department but said he was at the time of his indictment.
Madisonville Police Chief Herbert Gilbert declined comment and directed questions to the Texas Department of Public Safety — Texas Ranger division.
Official oppression is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and $4,000 in fines.
Gallery: Our favorite Eagle photos from August 2020
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Joseph Harmon, right, runs with Joey Wang during a cardboard box racecar race at Becky Gates Children's Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Friday, July 31, 2020. Preschool students made racecars and raced around the playground. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Brazos Valley's John Cheatwood, left, helps teammate Dustin Saenz drink champagne out of their trophy while teammate Bryce Miller (11) watches after defeating Tulsa, 13-2, in the championship game at Travis Field in Bryan on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Corps of Cadets
Luke Tebo, one of the Corps of Cadets four buglers, plays as members of the Corps participate in formation on Texas A&M's campus at the end of the academic day on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Merrill Green 90th birthday
Former Bryan High School football head coach Merrill Green's youngest daughter, Sylvia Franze, takes a picture of Green with Kathy Childers during a drive-by birthday party for his 90th birthday at his home in Bryan on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020.
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Our Neighbors: Game Day
Bryan resident T .J. Kyllonen, left, and Austin resident Jody Badum play during a national 42 domino tournament at Smitty K's in College Station on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020.
Eagle photo by Michael Miller
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Mount Vernon resident Trey Newsome, from left, Bryan resident T.J. Kyllonen, Austin resident Jody Badum and Bryan resident Justin Russell play during a national 42 domino tournament at Smitty K's in College Station on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Emma Douglas runs during a cardboard box racecar race at Becky Gates Children's Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Friday, July 31, 2020. Preschool students made racecars and raced around the playground. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Co-teacher Caraline Benbow leads Leopold Foucart, from left, Emma Douglas and Victor Perez during a cardboard box racecar race at Becky Gates Children's Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Friday, July 31, 2020. Preschool students made racecars and raced around the playground.
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Preschool student run during a cardboard box racecar race at Becky Gates Children's Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Friday, July 31, 2020. The students made racecars and raced around the playground.
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Cypress resident Ross Lower enjoys the open water on Lake Somerville in Brenham on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
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Brazos Valley Bombers
Brazos Valley's Wesley Faison (28) celebrates after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Victoria Generals on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at Travis Field.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Brazos Valley Bombers
Brazos Valley's Trevis Sundgren (3) fires off a pitch in the first inning against the Victoria Generals on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Brazos Valley Bombers
Brazos Valley's Kelby Weyler (2) hits a double in the first inning against the Victoria Generals on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at Travis Field.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Logan Brackin
Logan Brackin holds one of his handcrafted knives, a double quillon dagger.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Logan Brackin
Logan Brackin stands outside his Bryan home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 holding the Japanese Ono he made when he appeared in season seven of the the History Channel show Forged in Fire.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Logan Brackin
Bladesmith Logan Brackin begins work on a knife in his garage workshop on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Bryan. Brackin was featured in season seven of the the History Channel show Forged in Fire.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Jury duty
Potential jurors wear face masks as they are sworn-in during jury selection at the Brazos County Administration Building on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Backpack Giveaway
Keileigh Bowie, 13, hands backpacks to Elizabeth Esquivel during a back-to-school supplies giveaway at the Grimes County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 in Navasota. The annual event offered hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies, face masks and hand sanitizer for students of all grade levels. Those who missed the event and are in need of a backpack and supplies are encouraged to contact the Grimes County Extension Office on Monday at 936-873-3907.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Backpack Giveaway
Chasitdy Love, right, hands backpacks to Belinda Vesely during an annual back-to-school supplies giveaway at the Grimes County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 in Navasota. The event offered hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies, face masks and hand sanitizer for students of all grade levels. Those who missed the event and are in need of a backpack and supplies are encouraged to contact the Grimes County Extension Office on Monday at 936-873-3907.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Backpack Giveaway
Backpacks filled with school supplies, face masks and hand sanitizer are lined-up on tables inside the Texan Room at the Grimes County Fairgrounds during an annual back-to-school supplies giveaway on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 in Navasota. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event was a drive-through format. Those who missed the event and are in need of a backpack and supplies are encouraged to contact the Grimes County Extension Office on Monday at 936-873-3907.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
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Brazos Valley's Will Johnston (Texas A&M) throws during game action against the San Antonio Flying Chanclas at Travis Field in Bryan on Wednesday.
Eagle photo by Michael Miller
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Brazos Valley's Kelby Weyler (Lamar) singles during game action against the San Antonio Flying Chanclas at Travis Field in Bryan on Wednesday.
Eagle photo by Michael Miller
Stuff the Bus
Ande Burks, left, points to bags filled school supplies while unloading donations with Gisella Sericano-Sewell during the Junior League of Bryan-College Station's Stuff the Bus collection drive at Blue Baker on Mills Park Circle on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. The drive continues from 5-8 p.m. today at Blue Baker on Dominik Drive and Friday at the restaurant's University Drive location. Monetary donations can also be made by visiting www.jlbcs.org or by scanning the QR code on Stuff the Bus donation tear pads at participating locations. Proceeds from the purchase of Stuff the Bus cookies at Blue Baker restaurants also benefits the drive.
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Stuff the Bus
Gisella Sericano-Sewell, left, and Allison Burke sort donations as the Junior League of Bryan-College Station collects school supplies during Stuff the Bus at Blue Baker on Mills Park Circle on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. The donation drive continues from 5-8 p.m. today at Blue Baker on Dominik Drive and Friday at the restaurant's University Drive location. Monetary donations can also be made by visiting www.jlbcs.org or by scanning the QR code on Stuff the Bus donation tear pads at participating locations. Proceeds from the purchase of Stuff the Bus cookies at Blue Baker restaurants also benefits the drive.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Back-to-school shopping spree
Bella Krenek, 9, shops for shoes during The Salvation Army's back-to-school shopping event at Walmart on Briarcrest Drive on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. Krenek was one of 30 children to receive a $100 shopping spree.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Back-to-school shopping spree
Tracy Jones, right, shops with her daughters Payton, 14, and Holleigh, 7, at Walmart on Briarcrest Drive during the The Salvation Army's back-to-school shopping event for 30 area children on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Bryan High parking spaces
Senior MaKayla Hicks paints her parking space with the help of her brother, Clayten, 9, at Bryan High School on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
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Bryan High parking spaces
Senior MaKayla Hicks paints her parking space as a sunset over the ocean at Bryan High School on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
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Bill Stacy sings and plays guitar with Saddle Creek during First Friday at the Astin Mansion in Bryan on Friday.
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Aug. 7 Brazos County news conference
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan speaks during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Brazos County Health Department building on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
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Brazos Valley's Jeffrey David (17) leaps to the top of the dog pile over teammate Logan Sartori (8) after defeating Tulsa, 13-2, in the championship game at Travis Field in Bryan on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Brazos Valley's Logan Bell (Bowling Green), from left, Austin Bost (Texas A&M), Kelby Weyler (Lamar) and Bryant Shellenbarger (Akron) celebrate after Weyler and Bost scored runs during championship action against Tulsa at Travis Field in Bryan on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Brazos Valley's Kelby Weyler (Lamar), left, and Austin Bost (Texas A&M) celebrate after scoring runs during championship action against Tulsa at Travis Field in Bryan on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
Michael Miller
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Brazos Valley's Logan Sartori (Texas A&M) celebrates after scoring a run during championship action against Tulsa at Travis Field in Bryan on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Boys & Girls Club’s Carter retires
Gerald “Coach” Carter, shown in a 2019 file photo, started at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley in the late 1980s and has served as a mentor to young people and young athletes in particular.
Eagle file photo by Laura McKenzie
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Caldwell's Alayna Hart (7) and Elizabeth See (15) go up for a block against Leon's Lauren Salley (7, center) during game action at Caldwell High School on Tuesday.
Eagle photo by Michael Miller
Move-in at Texas A&M
PREP members Klarisa Posada, front left, and Brett Williams, front right, splash in Rudder Fountain on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. PREP is a freshmen leadership organization that stands for "Progressively Reaching Excellence in Professionalism." The group's activities will become part of their recruitment video for incoming freshmen.
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Move-in at Texas A&M
Families take a break in the air conditioning in the Flag Room of the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020.
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Move-in at Texas A&M
Arlington resident Forrest Peugh takes a breather in the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Peugh and his family were waiting for their son, Landry, to complete his freshman orientation with the Corps of Cadets.
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Move-in at Texas A&M
Students walk through the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020.
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Blue Duck Scooters
Nathan Rosenstein redeploys Blue Duck scooters on a street corner in Downtown Bryan on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. The pilot program for the scooters, which was paused in March due to the pandemic, has relaunched.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Blue Duck Scooters
Nathan Rosenstein redeploys Blue Duck scooters on a street corner in Downtown Bryan on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. The pilot program for the scooters, which was paused in March due to the pandemic, has relaunched.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Baby Bundles
Books are stacked on a table as volunteers pack Baby Bundles during the United Way of the Brazos Valley’s Day of Action event at Lock N Roll Storage on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s volunteers wore masks and worked in shifts while packing the bags which were filled with books, toys and resource materials to be given to Brazos Valley families following the birth of a baby.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Baby Bundles
Volunteers assemble the United Way of the Brazos Valley’s Baby Bundles at Lock N Roll Storage on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s volunteers wore masks and worked in shifts while packing the bags which were filled with books, toys and resource materials to be given to Brazos Valley families following the birth of a baby.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
COVID-19 Testing
Materials are passed to patients during the final day of operation of a three-day free COVID-19 testing site on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, at the Brazos County Expo Complex.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Harmony Science Academy
April Crow of Harmony Science Academy speaks with a parent as families arrive to pick-up Chromebooks for students on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Harmony Science Academy
Torey Gustavus, left, and Claudia Carlos of Harmony Science Academy work on checking-out Chromebooks for students to take home on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Coach Blair Charities
Belinda Howard bids on silent auction items while attending the 17th annual Celebration Dinner hosted by Coach Blair Charities on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at the Brazos County Expo Complex.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Coach Blair Charities
Texas A&M women's head basketball coach Gary Blair is joined onstage by Special Olympics athlete Loren Cearley during the 17th annual Celebration Dinner hosted by Coach Blair Charities at the Brazos County Expo Complex on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Coach Blair Charities
Texas A&M women's head basketball coach Gary Blair, center, visits with guests of the 17th annual Celebration Dinner hosted by Coach Blair Charities on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at the Brazos County Expo Complex. In keeping with health and safety guidelines, guests wore masks unless eating and drinking, capacity was limited to allow for physical distancing and bidders used their own pens when bidding on silent auction items.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
B-CS campuses equipped to minimize potential COVID-19 risks
Assistant Principal Joey Duhon places stickers guiding social distancing in a main hallway in Jones Elementary School in Bryan on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. The stickers are part of a larger campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Teachers will have an arsenal of disinfectants at their disposal. Students will have dividers at desks and will be spaced throughout classrooms.
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Calvert ISD internet
Ja'Marcus Ashley, high school English teacher and athletic director, uses a stylus to write on a tablet at Calvert High School on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.
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Calvert ISD internet
Senior Mai'Kira Tubbs operates video controls at Calvert High School on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.
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Calvert ISD internet
Senior Mai'Kira Tubbs works with Ja'Marcus Ashley, high school English teacher and athletic director, on a remote learning setup at Calvert High School on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.
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Britney McClung, 12, tries on the cover of her father, Marine Patrick "Red" McClung, in between handing out stuffed animals during a drive-thru event at the Bob & Wanda Meyer Senior & Community Center in College Station on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. The giveaway was hosted by College Station Parks & Recreation and the Brazos Valley Marine Corps League. More than 1,000 stuffed animals were to be distributed from Toys for Tots, including cats, dogs, rabbits and unicorns.
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Marine Glenn Burnside arranges stuffed animals as they wait to be adopted during a drive-thru event at the Bob & Wanda Meyer Senior & Community Center in College Station on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. The giveaway was hosted by College Station Parks & Recreation and the Brazos Valley Marine Corps League. More than 1,000 stuffed animals were to be distributed from Toys for Tots, including cats, dogs, rabbits and unicorns.
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Britney McClung, 12, and her father, Marine Patrick "Red" McClung, hand out stuffed animals during a drive-thru event at the Bob & Wanda Meyer Senior & Community Center in College Station on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. The giveaway was hosted by College Station Parks & Recreation and the Brazos Valley Marine Corps League. More than 1,000 stuffed animals were to be distributed from Toys for Tots, including cats, dogs, rabbits and unicorns.
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Britney McClung, 12, hands out stuffed animals during a drive-thru event at the Bob & Wanda Meyer Senior & Community Center in College Station on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. The giveaway was hosted by College Station Parks & Recreation and the Brazos Valley Marine Corps League. More than 1,000 stuffed animals were to be distributed from Toys for Tots, including cats, dogs, rabbits and unicorns.
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Demonstrators chant as Texas A&M Corps of Cadets members fold the American flag during a protest at the Texas A&M Academic Plaza in College Station on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020.
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Marine Patrick "Red" McClung holds up a sheet showing stuffed animal choices during a drive-thru event at the Bob & Wanda Meyer Senior & Community Center in College Station on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. The giveaway was hosted by College Station Parks & Recreation and the Brazos Valley Marine Corps League. More than 1,000 stuffed animals were to be distributed from Toys for Tots, including cats, dogs, rabbits and unicorns. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Britney McClung, 12, and her father, Marine Patrick "Red" McClung, hand out stuffed animals during a drive-thru event at the Bob & Wanda Meyer Senior & Community Center in College Station on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. The giveaway was hosted by College Station Parks & Recreation and the Brazos Valley Marine Corps League. More than 1,000 stuffed animals were to be distributed from Toys for Tots, including cats, dogs, rabbits and unicorns.
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Gary Blair golf tournament
Texas A&M women’s basketball head coach Gary Blair hosted his 17th annual Charities Celebrity Golf Classic on Aug. 14, 2020, at The Traditions Club.
Eagle photo by Michael Miller
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M freshmen Mariah Vacek, left, and Sarah Whorton wear face masks while walking inside the Memorial Student Center on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Classes online and in-person begin tomorrow.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Texas A&M University
Freshman Madeline Maupin wears a face mask while waiting for a friend inside the Memorial Student Center on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Classes online and in-person begin tomorrow.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
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Iola’s Anna Barnett, left, and Jenna McDougald, right, try to block the kill attempt of Burton’s Michaela Wilke during their match Tuesday in Iola.
Eagle photo by Michael Miller
Texas A&M University
Sophomore Alex Moree plays the piano in the Flag Room at the Memorial Student Center on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Classes online and in-person begin tomorrow.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
First Day of School
A sign posted Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 on a back entrance to College Station High School explains the proper way to wear a face mask.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
First Day of School
Students wear face masks as they arrive for the first day of school at College Station High School on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
First Day of School
Spring Creek Elementary School Principal Laura Casper-Teague directs children as they arrive for the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
First Day of School
Crossing guard Bennie Pate chats with students and parents on their way to Spring Creek Elementary for the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
First Day of School
Crossing guard Bennie Pate greets children as they walk and bike to Spring Creek Elementary on the first day of school for College Station ISD on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Exchange of Reveille handlers
New Reveille IX handler Batie Bishop celebrates with his parents, David, left, and Theresa of Corpus Christi during the exchange of handlers ceremony at the Reveille Memorial on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
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Exchange of Reveille handlers
New handler of Reveille IX Batie Bishop, left, does pushups during a competition against outgoing handler Colton Ray during the exchange of handlers ceremony at the Reveille Memorial on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
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Fish Review
Corps of Cadets members march during Fish Review at Simpson Drill Field on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
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Fish Review
Corps of Cadets members march during Fish Review at Simpson Drill Field on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
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Fish Review
Corps of Cadets members march with Reveille IX during Fish Review at Simpson Drill Field on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
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Fish Review
Corps of Cadets members march during Fish Review at Simpson Drill Field on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.
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Classes resume at Texas A&M
Professor David Tarvin teaches Rhetoric in Western Thought in the Department of Chemistry building on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
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Classes resume at Texas A&M
Professor David Tarvin teaches Rhetoric in Western Thought in the department of chemistry building on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
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Classes resume at Texas A&M
Students walk across the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
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Classes resume at Texas A&M
Students socially distance while working on laptops in the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
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Classes resume at Texas A&M
Instructor of Record John Weeks offers a desk cleaning to students in his business calculus course in the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
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Classes resume at Texas A&M
Instructor of Record John Weeks prepares the virtual setup for his business calculus course in the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
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Kappa Kappa Gamma House
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority house in College Station
Eagle photo by Michael Miller
Johnson Elementary
Principal Amy Thomman gives children "air high fives" as they walk the red carpet upon arrival at Johnson Elementary on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Johnson Elementary
David Brown, 5, wears a shark face shield as he arrives for the first day of school at Johnson Elementary on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Face coverings were required for third and fourth graders and strongly encouraged for other students.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Johnson Elementary
Pre-K teacher Charlotte Keifer gives a student a name tag on the first day of school at Johnson Elementary on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020.
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Johnson Elementary
Staff assist students as they enter Johnson Elementary for the first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. As a health precaution, parents were not allowed inside the building.
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Johnson Elementary
Registrar Shanna Filburn greets students with elbow bumps as they arrive for the first day of school at Johnson Elementary on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Brazos Valley African American Museum
“The exhibit is filled with good stories,” museum curator Oliver Wayne Sadberry said Thursday. “We will have this exhibit through November. Stop in and see it when you can.”
Eagle photo by Michael Miller
Cinemark
Luke Parks, 6, left, and Sam Jenkins, 6, choose candy before a movie at Cinemark Movies 18 and XD in College Station on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.
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Cinemark
Luke Parks, 6, left, and Sam Jenkins, 6, choose candy before a movie at Cinemark Movies 18 and XD in College Station on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.
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Bryan ISD buses
Students board buses at the end of the school day at Austin Middle School in Bryan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.
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Bryan ISD buses
Students board buses at the end of the school day at Austin Middle School in Bryan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.
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Brazos Valley African American Museum
Museum volunteer Lena Marshall looks at a photograph of Rep. John Lewis at the Brazos Valley African American Museum on East Pruitt Street in Bryan on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. The "Right to Vote" exhibit and a celebration of the life of Rep. Lewis were adjoined in the museum. The former focused on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. "It shows where women have come from and how hard they fought for the rights we have today," Marshall said of the "Right to Vote" exhibit. These exhibits will be on display at the museum through Nov. 28.
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Sunday Night Live
Ashley Bitz performs Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, during Sunday Night Live, a concert series at The Green at Century Square. Bitz, a music therapy student at Sam Houston State, played inspirational Christian songs, both covers and originals.
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Sunday Night Live
Tag Kamy and Emma Buker share a moment while listening to Ashley Bitz perform Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, during Sunday Night Live, a concert series at The Green at Century Square. Bitz, a music therapy student at Sam Houston State, played inspirational Christian songs, both covers and originals.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Sen. John Cornyn at BV Food Bank
U.S. Senator John Cornyn assists a group of volunteers sorting food during a visit to the Brazos Valley Food Bank on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.
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Sen. John Cornyn at BV Food Bank
U.S. Senator John Cornyn joins volunteer Suzy Mills, left, and Executive Director Theresa Mangapora as they pack bags of food at the Brazos Valley Food Bank on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Sen. John Cornyn at BV Food Bank
U.S. Senator John Cornyn walks with Executive Director Theresa Mangapora inside the Brazos Valley Food Bank while visiting Bryan on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Hurricane Laura evacuees
Ethan Singer, center, and Terrell Bess check in at Aloft College Station as students from Texas A&M University at Galveston evacuate the coast on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Singer and Bess were among dozens of students who arrived by bus from the school before Hurricane Laura makes landfall.
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Hurricane Laura evacuees
Trevor Smith carries his belongings to his room after checking in at Aloft College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Smith was among dozens of students from Texas A&M University at Galveston who evacuated by bus from the school in preparation for Hurricane Laura's arrival.
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Hurricane Laura evacuees
Evacuated students from Texas A&M University at Galveston are welcomed at Aloft College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday.
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Hurricane Laura evacuees
Evacuated students from Texas A&M University at Galveston arrive by bus at Aloft College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday.
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Hurricane Laura evacuees
Terrell Bess, left, and Ethan Singer unlock the door to their hotel room as students from Texas A&M University at Galveston arrive at Aloft College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Bess and Singer were among dozens of students who evacuated by bus from the school before Hurricane Laura makes landfall.
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Texas A&M University
Sophomore Kyle Legg departs on his bike after class at Texas A&M University on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
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Texas A&M University
Junior Sophie Ramirez studies for a quiz Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, outside the Student Service Building on Texas A&M's campus.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Welcome to Aggieland
A “Welcome to Aggieland” sign is displayed alongside Texas 21. A handful of large blue signs that read “Welcome to Aggieland — Bryan, Texas” were put up late last week near some entry points to the city.
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Corps of Cadets
Members of Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets enter Duncan Dining Center following formation on The Quad on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.
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Corps of Cadets
Members of the Corps of Cadets stand in formation at the end of the academic day at Texas A&M on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.
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Prayer event
Mourners hold candles during a prayer event for victims of Sunday’s plane crash and their families at the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.
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Prayer event
Mourners hold candles during a prayer event for victims of Sunday’s plane crash and their families at the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Prayer event
Mourners hold candles during a prayer event for victims of Sunday’s plane crash and their families at the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
St. Joseph Elementary School
Clear plastic dividers have been set up between desks in a fourth-grade classroom at St. Joseph Elementary School on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. Masks are not required while students are seated at their desks, but must be worn when moving about the room or in common areas.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
St. Joseph Elementary School
Students sanitize their hands as they reenter their fourth-grade classroom following recess Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at St. Joseph Elementary School.
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St. Joseph Elementary School
Students are separated by plastic dividers inside their fourth-grade classroom at St. Joseph Elementary School on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
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Navasota vs. Wharton
Navasota’s Darius Randle, center, carries the ball as Wharton’s Cameron Spencer closes in on him during the first quarter Friday in Navasota.
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Thomas Park
Elizabeth O'Block plays tennis with her roommate at Thomas Park on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in College Station. At Thursday’s workshop meeting, city council members approved future projects at Thomas Park, including roadways, sidewalks, drainage and improvements.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Texas A&M University
Lance Torno and Gretchen Evans, both members of Texas A&M's class of 2023, kill time between classes by talking on an outdoor bench near the Student Services Building on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie
Bremond vs Normangee (copy)
Normangee quarterback Mason Hardy threw for 243 yards on 13-of-23 passing with three touchdowns to lead the Panthers to an upset over Bremond. Hardy was named Brazos Valley offensive player of the week.
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Normangee quarterback Mason Hardy, right, tries to juke past Bremond’s Seth Kasowski during their season opener Friday in Bremond.
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Texas A&M campus
Students check out organizations near the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
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Texas A&M campus
Students walk in the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
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Texas A&M campus
Students walk near the Rudder Fountain on the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
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Brazos County Health District
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan speaks during a press conference at the Brazos County Health Department in Bryan on Aug. 27, 2020.
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Brazos County Health District
Texas A&M Provost and Executive Vice President Carol Fierke speaks during a press conference at the Brazos County Health Department in Bryan on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
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Brazos County Health District
Physician and Director of Student Health Services at Texas A&M Martha Dannenbaum speaks during a press conference at the Brazos County Health Department in Bryan on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
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Flores luncheon
U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-Bryan, acknowledges support from guests during his farewell luncheon during an Economic Outlook Conference at the Hilton College Station on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
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