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When the Texas A&M âAggie Bonfireâ collapsed in November 1999, freshman John Comstock feared for his life as he lay beneath the rubble for more than seven hours. Comstock will speak about his ordeal at the Wharton County Aggie Muster, and how he struggled to overcome the emotional and physical scars it left behind.
Aggie Muster, hosted by the Wharton County A&M Club, will be held Wednesday, April 21 at the Wharton Civic Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served and the program starting at 6:30 p.m.
Guest speaker Comstock, â03, was the last survivor to be pulled from the bonfire collapse. Through his long recovery, he returned to A&M and graduated, and now works for Texas A&M University Systems as a financial specialist. He is also a motivational speaker who shares his story to inspire others going through adversity and loss. Today he lives a completely independent life with his wife and son, works full time and travels the country to help others o
Unlikely coalition defeats Arkansas stand your ground bill (for now)
Unlikely coalition defeats Arkansas stand your ground bill (for now) The sponsors of a stand your ground bill fail to make their case. Brian Chilson
Gun safety advocates and gun rights groups make for the most awkward of bedfellows. But these diametrically opposed camps briefly joined forces Tuesday to defeat a dog of a bill loathed by people across the political spectrum. The Arkansas House Judiciary Committee voted down a stand your ground bill on a voice vote after three hours of testimony from dozens of people opposed to the legislation, and only one person in favor of it.