Impressive Attendance at Brazos Valley Gives Media Launch and Ribbon Cutting Article + Photos By Lizzie West A large crowd gathered in the ballroom of The Veranda October 3rd as Brazos Valley Gives launched its inaugural year with a well-attended ribbon cutting. The evening began with some … [Read more...]
‘Brazos Valley Gives’ on October 22 Supports Over 84 Nonprofits
Have you heard the buzz about an upcoming event called Brazos Valley Gives? This buzz is evolving into what is sure to be one of the most unifying and exciting days of giving for our 7-county region. So, what is Brazos Valley Gives? Brazos Valley Gives is 18-hours of on-line giving that brings … [Read more...]
Sabi Boutique’s Flagship Store Grand Opening ‘Shop For A Cause’ Events Makes Donations To Two Worthy Causes
Sabi Boutique's Flagship Store Grand Opening 'Shop For A Cause' Events Makes Donations To Two Worthy Causes Sabi Boutique's flagship store Grand Opening that took place mid July made a POSITIVE impact today on two non profit organizations, Kidz1st Fund and the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of … [Read more...]
Best Custom Clothing + Custom Embroidery + Promotional Items + Place to Buy Aggie Merchandise + Gift Shop 2018: C.C. Creations, Maroon U, & The Warehouse at C.C. Creations
C.C. Creations + Maroon U + The Warehouse at C.C. Creations: Voted Best Custom Clothing 2001-2018 Voted Best Custom Embroidery 2012-2018 Voted Best Promotional Items 2012-2018 Voted Best Place to Buy Aggie Merchandise 2012-2018 Voted Best Gift Shop 2016-2018 C.C. Creations started off as a … [Read more...]
Best CrossFit 2018: CrossFit Aggieland
CrossFit Aggieland Voted Best CrossFit 2014-2018 Gyms can be intimidating. If you’re like me, just the sound of the word “CrossFit” probably causes you to break into a nervous sweat. But that’s not how it is supposed to be. CrossFit Aggieland, voted “Best CrossFit” in the Brazos Valley for five … [Read more...]
Best Burger 2018: Koppe Bridge
Koppe Bridge Voted Best Burger 2001-2013; 2014-2015 TIED; 2016-2018 Here in the Brazos Valley, we are not strangers to good burgers. There is something so American (and innately Texan) about a big burger basket piled high with fries. When it comes to big tasty burgers in the Brazos Valley, there … [Read more...]
Best Private School + Best Daycare/Preschool 2018: Allen Academy
Allen Academy Voted Best Private School 2013-2018 Voted Best Daycare/Preschool 2017-2018 Choosing a school for your kids is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. With so many options and countless reviews to funnel through, finding the best school in the area can seem like a daunting … [Read more...]
Best Bakery + Cookie + Food Delivery/Takeout + Sandwich Shop 2018: Blue Baker
Blue Baker: Voted Best Bakery 2008-2018 Voted Best Cookie 2010-2018 Voted Best Food Delivery / Take-Out 2007-2013; 2015-2018 Voted Best Sandwich Shop 2004-2018 Blue Baker is an anomaly in the Best of the Brazos Valley competition. Not only have they won a “Best of” title every year since 2004, … [Read more...]
Best Family Entertainment + Birthday Parties 2018: Grand Station Entertainment
Grand Station Entertainment: Voted Best Birthday Parties 2008-2018 Voted Best Family Entertainment 2009-2018 Grand Station Entertainment has been THE staple for fun for everyone since the moment they opened their doors in the Brazos Valley. In 2018, they raked in two big Best of the Brazos Valley … [Read more...]
Best New Restaurant (local) 2018: Blake’s Steaks
Blake's Steaks: Voted Best New Restaurant (Local) 2018 Blake’s Steaks was voted Best New Restaurant in 2018, yet another category that is ridiculously competitive in Best of the Brazos Valley contest. Their mouth-watering menu has propelled them to the height of popularity in the Brazos Valley, … [Read more...]
Best New Business (Local) 2018: Cherry Blow Dry Bar
Cherry Blow Dry Bar: Voted Best New Business (Local) 2018 Cherry Blow Dry Bar won the Best of the Brazos Valley award in 2018 that is probably one of the fiercest in competition, especially with how our grand communities continue to grow with no stop in sight – the Best New Business of the Brazos … [Read more...]
Best Accessories + Women’s Clothing Boutique 2018: Sabi Boutique
Sabi Boutique: Voted Best Accessories 2015, 2016, 2018 + Voted Best Women's Clothing Boutique 2015, 2016, 2017*, 2018 Sabi Boutique has been voted Best Accessories and Best Women’s Clothing Boutique in the Brazos Valley for years, and has made itself a household name in this community and beyond … [Read more...]
Best Apartment Community 2018: The Barracks Townhomes
The Barracks Townhomes: Voted Best Apartment Community 2016, 2017, 2018 If you're searching for a place to call home in the Brazos Valley, look no further than The Barracks Townhomes! We aren't kidding. They have ALL of the amenities that you could ever imagine... now take whatever it was you … [Read more...]
GRAND OPENING: Sabi Boutique at Century Square
Sabi Boutique at Century Square Welcome to the Sisterhood. DISCLAIMER: If you're a recovering shopaholic, you might not want to read this. Yesterday our team went to the grand opening of Sabi Boutique's second location, right in the heart of Century Square. Not only was it the most bright, … [Read more...]
How early is too early for sports specialization?
How early is too early for sports specialization? By: Michael Connally, MD, Orthopedics, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station Kids are specializing in sports at increasingly earlier ages. There are more specialty teams and it’s not unheard of for kids to play sports … [Read more...]