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    Funeral Services Scheduled For BU Coed Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash  Jul 3, 2009
    WACO (July 2, 2009)Funeral services are Friday for Baylor University senior Emily Stuller, 21, who died Monday in a three-vehicle accident in Waco. Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at Lake Highlands United Methodist Church at 9015 Plano Rd. in Dallas. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Killeen Is the Ninth Fastest-Growing City In The U.S.  Jul 2, 2009
    WACO (July 1, 2009)An analysis by Baylor University researchers finds that Killeen is tied for ninth with Roseville, Calif. and Irvine, Calif. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Men's Golf Releases 2009-10 Schedule  Jul 2, 2009
    The 2010 Big 12 Men's Golf Championships will be held at the Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas, April 23-25 and will be hosted by Baylor University. The NCAA Regional tournaments are set for May 20-22, while the 120th annual NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships are June 2-5 at The Honors Course in Chattanooga, Tenn. (Baylorbears.com)

    Stanford's number two man cooperating with prosecutors in Ponzi case  Jul 2, 2009
    Davis was Allen Stanford s college roommate at Baylor University, and for 20 years he was the number two man at Stanford Financial. At the time of the investigation, he was Chief Financial Officer at both Stanford and the Antiguan Bank which is at the heart of the alleged $7 billion Ponzi scheme. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Stockton, Dream Team Get Olympic Hall of Fame Nod  Jul 2, 2009
    Johnson, a Baylor University graduate, won eight World Championship titles. His World Records in the 400 and the 4x400 relay still stand, and his 200 record of 19. (Gozags.com)

    Baylor's Brough Takes Job At UMKC  Jul 2, 2009
    Brough joins the Roos after serving as the Director of Basketball Operations at Baylor University for the past six seasons. Were really excited to have Stephen join our coaching staff, said Brown. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Federal Judge Yanks Central Texas Billionaires Bond  Jul 1, 2009
    Stanford, whos from Mexia, graduated from Baylor University and was once a businessman in Waco. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Central Texas Billionaire Will Spend Another Night In Jail  Jun 30, 2009
    Stanford, whos from Mexia and once was a businessman in Waco, is a Baylor University graduate. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)

    High-Speed Chase In Dallas Ends In Crash  Jun 30, 2009
    Baylor University Medical Center spokeswoman Maria Carpenter said he was in critical condition late Monday afternoon. Television reports say the chase lasted about 90 minutes after starting in the Dallas suburb of Mesquite. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Baylor Coed Dies In Three-Vehicle Crash  Jun 30, 2009
    WACO (June 29, 2009)Emily Ann Stuller, 21, a Baylor University senior from Dallas, died Monday morning when her 2004 VW Jetta crossed into oncoming traffic in the 3800 block of North Martin Luther King Boulevard and struck two pickup trucks, the second one head-on. It happened just before 8 a.m. Monday on the Brazos River Bridge, police said. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Pursuit Along Texas Freeways Ends In Crash  Jun 30, 2009
    A hospital spokeswoman said he was in critical condition Monday afternoon at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. The driver of the pickup told television stations that he was sore after the crash. (KWTX.com, TX)

    CAPA gives two scholarships  Jun 29, 2009
    The young women are Ashley Cox, who will attend Texas A versity, and Lauren McCullough who will attend Baylor University. CAPA is a non-profit organization striving to extend the opportunities of sorority life to the young women of Coppell. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    On Campus: Baylor University  Jun 27, 2009
    Over 2,600 Baylor University students were named to the dean's academic honor list for the 2009 spring semester ... Also, Baylor University conferred degrees on more than 2,000 graduates during three spring commencement exercises in May at the Ferrell Center on the Baylor campus. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Obese Poor Shut out from Weight-Loss Surgeries  Jun 27, 2009
    "Bariatric surgery in the older population is underutilized because of a misperception that old age alone puts patients at higher risk for complications and mortality, said Dr. Joseph Kuhn, MD, study co-author and director of General Surgical Research at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. "We found seniors can benefit just as much as younger people from bariatric surgery without taking on additional risk. " Despite a higher prevalence of surgical risk factors such as sleep apnea, type 2... (MEDLINEplus)

    Jacksons health woes took center stage  Jun 27, 2009
    Theres a huge public health message, said Dr. Clyde Yancy, a heart specialist at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas and president of the American Heart Association. When someone collapses abruptly, call 911, and if theyre not breathing, start CPR, Yancy said. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Bond Set For Indicted Central Texas Billionaire; Release Delayed  Jun 26, 2009
    Stanford, a Mexia native, Baylor University graduate and one-time Waco resident, was arrested June 18 in Virginia. Stanford and three executives from his now defunct Houston-based Stanford Financial Group were arraigned on Thursday morning, a week after a grand jury returned a 21-count indictment against them. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Dodgers sign top draft pick Miller  Jun 26, 2009
    LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers and top draft pick Aaron Miller of Baylor University reached agreement on terms for a signing bonus of just under $900,000 Thursday, according to a report on a Waco, Tex. television station. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)

    3 LISD students earn scholarships; Other scholastics  Jun 26, 2009
    The following students from the Leander ISD area have been named to the Baylor University Dean's Academic Honor List for the 2009 spring semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must be an undergraduate with a minimum grade-point average of 3. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    AG: Close cocaine sentencing gap  Jun 25, 2009
    Mark Osler, a law professor at Baylor University and a former prosecutor, said there is general agreement about changing the law on crack cocaine, but any such change probably would lead to other, more difficult questions. "Going to 1-to-1 is a big change. The question that really hasn't been resolved is 1-to-1 at what level. Is the penalty for cocaine powder going up?" Osler asked. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Two Arrested In Baylor-Area Bike Theft Binge  Jun 25, 2009
    WACO (June 24, 2009)--Waco police had two people in custody Wednesday afternoon and were looking for a third in a string of bicycle thefts around Baylor University. A resident called poli 00002437 ce Wednesday at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to report that two men and a woman were cruising the neighborhood between Baylor University and the H.E.B. store on Speight Avenue, stealing bicycles and putting them into the trunk of a car. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Bart Whitaker's death sentence  Jun 25, 2009
    Investigators said the shooting, made to look like the family had interrupted a burglary, took place as the Whitakers returned from a dinner to celebrate Bart Whitaker s graduation from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, where he transferred in 2001 after attending Baylor University in Waco. Evidence, however, showed Whitaker never graduated from either school. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Alaskan Earthquake 'To Be Expected,' Says Researcher  Jun 24, 2009
    ScienceDaily (June 23, 2009) As reports of a strong earthquake in Alaska continue to emerge (on June 22) a Baylor University earthquake researcher says this is not an unusual event in this area. See also. (Science Daily)

    Victim Of Deadly Crash Was Longtime Baylor Professor  Jun 23, 2009
    (June 22, 2009)--Burna Frank Battles, 68, of Hamilton, who died Saturday in a two-car collision near Oglesby west of Waco, was a longtime member of the Baylor University faculty, the university confirmed Monday. Karla Denise Warren, 37, of Chilton, remained in critical condition Monday after the deadly weekend accident. (KWTX.com, TX)

    DiMasi legal team likely to challenge 'honest services' law  Jun 22, 2009
    And in the 1990s, the government successfully brought a charge against three Baylor University basketball coaches for a scheme to obtain scholarships and credits for players in violation of National Collegiate Athletic Association rules. Baylor, the court found, was deprived of honest services. (Boston Globe)

    College News (9)  Jun 20, 2009
    Boerne students graduating Baylor University in May are Andrew Barrett Bibb, bachelor of business administration in finance; Dana Mallory Linn, bachelor of business administration, information systems; Ralph A. Martinez, bachelor of science in biology; and Hayley Ann Sorensen, bachelor of science in education, early childhood - fourth grade. SLONE. (Boerne Star, TX)

    * Billionaire Stanford surrenders to FBI on fraud allegations  Jun 20, 2009
    Pendergest-Holt and James Davis, Stanfords one-time roommate at Baylor University who served as the companys chief financial officer, were both named in the SECs civil complaint. Davis has not been charged with criminal activity and is cooperating with federal authorities, although his attorney has said he expects his client to be indicted. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Remembering Harry Linnell, 77, former Townsman manager  Jun 19, 2009
    Harry went to Baylor University in Texas, and he and Gail corresponded. After college, he joined the Marine Corps, and the couple continued to write to each other. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Celebrations  Jun 17, 2009
    She will attend Baylor University in Texas as a university scholar and member of the honors program. Mintzer receives medical degree Newton resident Erica Mintzer graduated from Yale University School of Medicine on May 25. (Newton Tab, MA)

    A gathering of angels  Jun 16, 2009
    The article cited a Baylor University Institute for Studies of Religion poll of 1,700 respondents, where 55 percent answered affirmatively to the statement, "I was protected from harm by a guardian angel.". That majority held up regardless of religion or denomination. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)

    Hogg Inducted to Women's Hoops HOF  Jun 16, 2009
    Hogg, who has worked in the Baylor University Development office since retiring from coaching nine years ago, will also be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on June 27 in Natchitoches, La. After starting the Louisiana Tech women's basketball program, a stint in athletic administration at the University of Texas and three years as a coach at Deer Park (Texas) High School, she took over the Lady Bears' program in 1994. (Baylorbears.com)

    RISEN Waco Premiere  Jun 16, 2009
    Many members of the crew were students and graduates from Baylor University and TSTC. Other actors and crew traveled to Waco from Los Angles, Dallas, Bryan/College Station, Austin, Houston as well as New Jersey, Iowa and North Dakota. RISEN was released theatrically on November 21, 2008 in a limited run in Indiana and Ohio, and will continue that run this summer on August 8 in select theaters in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Top students honored at luncheon  Jun 5, 2009
    Tru Price, the number-10 ranked student, is one of three top 10 students who will attend Baylor University ... She will attend Baylor University in the fall ... The sixth-ranked student, Alyssa Mock, will also attend Baylor University in the fall. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    ADL: Anti-Semitic incidents in U.S. decline for fourth straight year  Jun 4, 2009
    Baylor University, Waco, TX: Swastikas were drawn near the dorm room of a student who had recently converted to Judaism (February). University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND: A student was harassed by fellow students with anti-Semitic slurs and was shot at with a pellet gun (April). (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Presentation Will Provide Insight on Life of Civil Rights Leader  May 30, 2009
    Baylor University hosts The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Story, June 5 ... WACO, Texas A presentation on the life of one of the nations great civil rights leaders will be hosted by Baylor University as part of the 61st Annual State Conference of the American G.I. Forum. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Top graduates for BCA announced  May 29, 2009
    Sanders received scholarships totaling approximately 55,500: 32,000 from Baylor University, 17,000 from University of Mary Hardin Baylor, 5,000 from Blinn College, 1,000 from Sigma Chi Chi Professional Women s Club, 100 from DAR Scholarship and 750 Washington County Peace Officer Scholarship. Steele, daughter of Craig and Jackie Steele, earned a grade point average of 4. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    Writer list for WOW is notable  May 29, 2009
    She attended Baylor University for two years and graduated from Rice University in 1982. Karleen Koen Says she grew up in a lower-middle-class family in a small oil refinery town near Houston. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)

    Perry Signs Bill Authorizing A&M-Central Texas  May 28, 2009
    Baylor University in Waco, by comparison, has a spring enrollment of about 13,600. Congress approved transfer of the land in 2004. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Local Students Advance To National History Day Competition  May 28, 2009
    Nominees for Special Award from the Institute of Oral History, Baylor University interview:Although Marleyna and Matthew did not receive this special award, it is a great distinction to be chosen as a nominee. Marleyna BotelloSenior Individual Documentary, Anne FrankWaco High School / Mrs. Courtney Copas en Heller, teachers. (KWTX.com, TX)

    WHERE ARE THEY NOW?  May 28, 2009
    Twin Rivers is the home of the Baylor University men's golf team on which Jeremy had played his college golf. On a long and tough par-72 course, Jeremy shot 70, 70, 68 and 71 to force a playoff - which he won on the first hole. (Baylorbears.com)

    Defending state champion Rowlett claims Class 5A Region II track championship  May 27, 2009
    Rowlett, the reigning Class 5A state track and field champions, put itself in good position to defend that title as it claimed the championship at the Class 5A Region II track and field meet last Friday and Saturday at the Hart-Patterson Track and Field Complex at Baylor University in Waco. The Eagles finished with a total of 71 points to edge Killeen Ellison, which had 66, for the team championship. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Pisciotta: Obama Gets Abortion Wrong  May 26, 2009
    John Pisciotta is Associate Professor of Economics at Baylor University, faculty sponsor for Baylor Bears for Life, and president of Pro-Life Waco. John_Pisciotta@baylor. (Newsmax)

    223 On Spring Big 12 Honor Roll  May 23, 2009
    "The student-athletes at Baylor University continue to set one of the highest standards in academics at the Division I level," said Baylor's Assistant Athletics Director for Academic Services Bart Byrd. "Each year we challenge our student-athletes on the playing fields and in the classroom. Our teams and student-athletes continue to win athletically and academically. "For the last six semesters our student-athletes have continued to raise the level of academic performance in the classroom by... (Baylorbears.com)

    LISD sending many athletes to regional track this weekend  May 22, 2009
    After much controversy and a five-week delay, the Region II track meet will be held this Friday and Saturday at Hart-Patterson Track Complex on the campus of Baylor University. The track and field event was originally scheduled for the first weekend in May, but the University Interscholastic League (UIL) cancelled it altogether because of the outbreak of the swine flu. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Two Bears Named Academic All-District  May 22, 2009
    ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA At-Large Academic All-District District 6 Winners University Division First Team Gustave Diep, Tennis - New Mexico State Blake Strode, Tennis -Arkansas Arnau Brugues, Tennis - Tulsa Russell Czeschin, Gymnastics - Oklahoma Bill Allcorn, Golf - Baylor University Brandon Mason, Wrestling - Oklahoma State Tor-Hakon Hellebostad, Skiing - New Mexico , Tennis - Baylor University Jon Sauer, Golf - New Mexico Bram ten Berge, Tennis - Mississippi Oleksandr Nedovyesov, Tennis -... (Baylorbears.com)

    Trial Attorney Don Swaim Joins Rose Walker  May 21, 2009
    Mr. Swaim earned his law degree from the Baylor University School of Law, where he was a member of the Harvey Richert Moot Court Society. He completed his undergraduate studies at Abilene Christian University. (PR Newswire)

    CLOYD H. McCLUNG  May 21, 2009
    He attended Waco public schools, earned a BA from Baylor University and a Master of Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth ... Later he became the Bible Librarian at his Alma Mater, Baylor University. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Baseball Bounced From AAA Playoffs  May 21, 2009
    Things were looking great early for the Billies after they d opened the best-of-three series with West by grabbing a two-run lead in the top of the first inning in a game played Thursday evening on the Baylor University campus in Waco. But later, Fredericksburg s fortunes took a turn south when the Trojans plated four runs in the bottom of the fifth and went on to take the win by a 4-2 margin. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)

    LocumTenens.com to Open Dallas Office, Names Robb Vice President  May 20, 2009
    Previously, Robb served in numerous leadership positions in the nine years he worked for Staff Care, Inc. Robb earned a bachelor's of business administration degree in Marketing from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. About LocumTenens. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Lowry's agent: Giants misdiagnosed arm injury  May 20, 2009
    Lowry was scheduled to undergo surgery at Baylor University in Texas for thoracic outlet syndrome, the same circulatory problem that befell pitchers and and infielder. The surgery, which facilitates circulation with the removal of a rib, typically entails a three-month recovery period. (ESPN -- Baseball)

    Saturday Sports Update  May 17, 2009
    Rain this morning is causing problems for the FHS varsity baseball team, which is due to be playing game two of a best-of-three bi-district series against West today at 1 p.m. The Billies fell to West 4-2 at Baylor University Thursday. The Billies needed to win game two in order to force a game three that would be played later today. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)

    Dallas Gastroenterologist Named Vice President of Prestigious National Organization  May 16, 2009
    DALLAS, May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- C. Richard Boland, M.D., chief of gastroenterology at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, has been named vice president of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, a position that will evolve into the presidency in 2011 ... Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, a 1025-bed not-for-profit academic hospital, is a major patient care and research center in the southwest ... Physicians are members of the medical staff at one... (PR Newswire)

    Is Credit Card Debt Making Your Gra...  May 15, 2009
    Baylor University [3] and The University of Minnesota [4] both conducted studies to measure the results of stress on grades ... 3] James Roberts, Marketing Professor, Baylor University, in article "College Student Bankruptcy." Online: www. (Suite101.com)

    Teen Receives Jefferson Award  May 15, 2009
    Kristin is now a freshman at Baylor University, majoring in Sociology. She wants to continue to ministry work in Africa when she graduates. (Click2Houston, TX)

    HCCSA's Janssen wins at state  May 15, 2009
    Janssen was one of five athletes from HCCSA who qualified for the state meet, held last weekend at Baylor University. Reader Comments. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Flying Leap of Faith: 81 year old jumps from airplane...on purpose!  May 14, 2009
    It provides free airtime for over 45 non-profit agencies including Hope Pregnancy, National Day of Prayer, the Jesus Video, Project Angel Tree, and Just Give Me Jesus upcoming at Baylor University. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Baseball Back In The Swing Of Things’  May 14, 2009
    These two contests were picked up by Billies head coach Scott Immel and his crew as warm-up games as FHS waits for bi-district action to begin Thursday when Fredericksburg faces West at Baylor University in Waco to open a best-of-three series. That game will start at 7:30 p.m.. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)

    Play Ball Again: UIL Reinstates Activities  May 14, 2009
    Fredericksburg baseball will face District 5-AAA runner-up West in the bi-district round tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Baylor University in Waco in the first game of a best-of-three series. Games two and three (if necessary) will be played Saturday at FHS beginning at 1 p.m.. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)

    Warp Factor 10! Star Trek warp drive in the works  May 13, 2009
    Researchers at Baylor University (Waco, Texas) claim that --the force causing the universe to expand--could power a warp drive by expanding the fabric of space behind the ship while simultaneously contracting space ahead of it. The scheme could theoretically enable a ship to traverse light years in distance without violating Einstein's prohibition on faster-than-light travel. (EETimes)

    Battle at Baylor: Austin Aztex FC U23...  May 12, 2009
    Austin Aztex FC play host to DFW Tornados on Baylor University Campus ... AUSTIN, Texas - Premier Development League (PDL) soccer is coming to Waco when the Austin Aztex Under 23 (U23) team and DFW Tornados square off at Baylor University on Wednesday, May 13th ... "By partnering with Baylor University, we hope to inspire them to work hard both on the field and in school to take advantage of the many opportunities soccer provides for them.". (Baylorbears.com)

    Perry names Lori McCool to state finance commission (59)  May 11, 2009
    She received bachelors degrees from Texas Tech University and the University of North Texas, and a law degree from Baylor University. The appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Robertson a catalyst for Timberwolves success  May 9, 2009
    When he heads off to Baylor University in the fall on an academic scholarship, he has no plans for baseball, but Robertson will always have the memories of his time playing at Cedar Park. We are the goofiest kids you'll ever meet. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Advanced Mechanical Horse Built For Therapy  May 9, 2009
    But now, Baylor University researchers have built a custom mechanical horse to help those with physical and mental impairments get the same benefit from hippotherapy without having to actually get on to a horse ... (Credit: Copyright Baylor University). (Science Daily)

    Aastrom Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results  May 9, 2009
    -- To date, the trial has enrolled 14 patients at the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in Houston, TX, Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX, the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT, and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute in Cleveland, OH. One additional clinical site is in the process of being initiated. -- The 40-patient, randomized, controlled, prospective, open-label clinical trial seeks to enroll 20 patients with ischemic DCM and 20... (Primezone Releases)

    HCCSA sends five athletes to state track  May 8, 2009
    The state meet will be held May 8 and 9 at Baylor University. Name. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Baylor Honors Four Seniors At Men's Hoops Banquet  May 8, 2009
    WACO (May 7, 2009)--The Baylor mens basketball team honored its senior class and celebrated its record-setting 2008-09 season at its annual banquet Thursday night at the Cashion Academic Center on the Baylor University campus. More than 350 people were in attendance for the two-hour event that was emceed by The Voice of the Baylor Bears John Morris and featured highlights from this past season. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Star Trek Warp Speed? New Idea Could Make It So  May 8, 2009
    Two Baylor University physicists believe they have an idea that can turn traveling at the speed of light from science fiction to science, and their idea does not break any laws of physics. Dr. Gerald Cleaver, associate professor of physics at Baylor, and Dr. Richard Obousy, a Baylor post-doctoral student, theorize that by manipulating the space-time dimensions around the spaceship with a massive amount of energy, it would create a bubble that could push the ship faster than the speed of light. (Science Daily)

    UIL back on track for regional meets  May 8, 2009
    The Class 5A Region II meet, which includes athletes from Cedar Park, Leander and Vista Ridge, will be on May 22 and 23 at Baylor University. Two Rouse High School runners will compete in the Class 4A Region IV meet on May 15 and 16 at San Antonio ISD.. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Regrouping continues in Dallas  May 8, 2009
    Gaither was discharged from Baylor University Medical Center Wednesday. Gaither underwent surgery on Saturday to repair a fracture in the tibia and fibula of his right leg. (CowboyUpdate.com)

    UIL Postponement Leaves Teams Waiting  May 7, 2009
    Though Fredericksburg and Harper athletes were delayed by the decision, Heritage thinclads are still set to compete Friday and Saturday at the TAPPS State Track Meet at Baylor University in Waco. UIL state qualifiers would be based on the district track meet results with each region represented by the top four performances in each event for all conferences. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)

    KFC patrons report they can't use Oprah coupons...  May 7, 2009
    went to the kfc with a friend in waco who had a coupon was told it refers to grill chicken they were not a part of it, I tried to print from the library in waco also at baylor university impossible to do all the hoops and print Oprah kfc coupon other company like pep boys coupons are simple and easy to print this was impossible to download then print the systems would not accept it. Posted by: Hope lane. (The Drudge Report)

    Cowboys trainer released  May 7, 2009
    Greg Gaither was released from Baylor University Medical Center on Wednesday, the team said. Gaither was one of a dozen people injured Saturday when the team's tent-like structure collapsed during a severe storm. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Records show problems for Cowboys facility builder  May 7, 2009
    The other tentlike facilities manufactured by Allentown, Pa. -based Summit Structures LLC or its related company, Cover-All Building Systems, were warehouse-type buildings in Philadelphia and upstate New York and an indoor arena for horse competition in Oregon. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Student-Athletes Honored at Awards...  May 6, 2009
    Sixteen Baylor University student-athletes and two of its athletic teams were honored for academic excellence and community service during the annual Student-Athlete banquet Monday evening in the Ferrell Center. "The Student Athlete Academic Banquet is one of my favorite events of the year," said Baylor Director of Athletics Ian McCaw. (Baylorbears.com)

    Houston-area researchers helping CDC come up with swine flu vaccine  May 6, 2009
    Then, just a short walk away at the Texas Medical Center, tests can get under way at the Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit at Baylor University ... We were not asked to gear up, we just know that s expected of our unit and our relationship with the federal government, so we automatically moved into that mode, Dr. Robert Couch of Baylor University said. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Dallas Christian prepares for run at state track and field championship  May 5, 2009
    Dallas Christian will send a large contingent to Waco later this week in hopes of bringing home both team and individual gold at the TAPPS state track and field meet on Friday and Saturday at the Hart Patterson Track Complex at Baylor University. While the University Interscholastic League has postponed all athletic activities until May 11 due to the swine flu outbreak, TAPPS events have proceeded on schedule. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Cowboys' scout paralyzed, two others hurt after practice facility collapses  May 5, 2009
    Assistant athletic trainer Greg Gaither is expected to remain at Baylor University Medical Center for the next few days while his broken right leg heals. The other nine people who received medical treatment were released by Sunday. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Judge Grants Request For DNA Sample From Waco-Area Pastor Matt Baker  May 5, 2009
    He holds degrees from Baylor University and Baylors Truett Seminary. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Scouting assistant paralyzed  May 4, 2009
    Assistant athletic trainer, Greg Gaither (35) sustained a fracture to the tibia and fibula in his right leg which was surgically repaired last night at Baylor University Medical Center. He should be released later this week. (CowboyUpdate.com)

    Sports Ministry Team Taking Word to Kenya  May 3, 2009
    When Athletics Chaplain Wes Yeary first started working through Baylor University Missions to organize a sports ministry trip to Kenya, what he found is there are already working relationships and things in place in the capital city of Nairobi. "I started looking at that and thinking that we could go alongside and maybe do some things that they've done in the past," said Yeary, who's leading a 16-member team that includes five soccer players, two basketball players and two football players on... (Baylorbears.com)

    MSU dedicates stadium to Astros' McLane  May 3, 2009
    Upon graduating from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, McLane attended graduate school at Michigan State University, where he earned a master's degree in food marketing management in 1959. Almost exactly 50 years later, McLane returned to his grad school alma mater to attend another significant event -- a dedication ceremony that formally named the Spartans' baseball field McLane Baseball Stadium. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)

    Regional meets, basketball and One Act rescheduled  May 2, 2009
    II-5A May 22,23 Baylor University. III-5A May 15,16 Humble ISD. (Cameron Herald, TX)

    Brenham coach angered by UIL’s track cancellations (626)  May 1, 2009
    The TAPPS track meet is scheduled for May 8-9 at Baylor University. Newman said the UIL s plan also has some complications that officials unfamiliar with track likely didn t consider. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    CEO Pay Down, But Perks Still Numerous  May 1, 2009
    4 million to Baylor University to help build a new sports complex. It was the second installment of a total $6. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Swine Flu: To Panic Or Not -- That Is The Question  May 1, 2009
    William Sutker, M.D., chief of infectious diseases at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas says that first and foremost, we should remain calm. As of now, there is no need for people to panic. (Science Daily)

    Texas suspends high school sports due to swine flu  Apr 30, 2009
    The TAPPS track meet is scheduled for May 8-9 at Baylor University. "The welfare of students is best determined by parents and individual member schools. No sanction or penalty will be imposed by TAPPS should a school choose to not participate in the TAPPS playoffs in response to health concerns," TAPPS said. (USA Today -- Sports)

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