A lingering storm system deluged Texas with heavy rain on Friday, turning roadways into rivers, closing schools and prompting the evacuation of several homes. No injuries were reported, however. All major roads in Bee County were closed and people were being urged to stay home, said Bee County Sheriff Bob Horn. Numerous roads also were closed in Duval, Goliad, Jim Wells, Live Oak, San Patricio and Victoria counties. Classes ended early at schools in Goliad County. The biggest problems were in Central Texas along the Guadalupe River, where rain had fallen for most of the week. Schools in Cuero, Yorktown and Myersville were closed Friday, where officials said the Guadalupe could crest at flood level by noon Saturday. by The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) After months of speculation that Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld would order the military to get smaller, it now appears he will look elsewhere for savings to pay for missile defense and other investments aimed at remaking the military for the 21st century. In interviews this week, military leaders and defense analysts said they believe any force cuts that emerge from Rumsfeld
Last year, the knock on the Temple Wildcats' defense was that it gave up too many yards. It was on the field too long. It was flat worn out by the fourth quarter. That was last year. This year seems to offer something else entirely. The Wildcats turned in a fanatical effort defensively, forcing Tyler Lee to lose three of four fumbles
