Safety Tips for the Summer Written by Maricella Raiford Summertime is just around the corner and every kid is getting filled with excitement as the school year comes to an end. No more school means more time for activities, events, and new adventures! This may cause worry for you as a parent since … [Read more...]
Is Your Child Ready to Babysit?
Is Your Child Ready to Babysit? Article Courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health For children entering their pre-teens, staying home alone can represent a big step toward independence. For parents, determining whether they’re truly ready for that level of responsibility can be challenging. “It’s a … [Read more...]
Fire Up the Grill
Fire Up the Grill By Jessica Royer Ocken & Matthew M. F. Miller, CTW Features With more and more people firing up the flames and investing in the latest grilling gadgetry, this barbecue season is heating up to be the biggest one yet. “It’s more fun to cook outside than inside,” says Leslie … [Read more...]
BioBlitz of Lick Creek Park 2019
BioBlitz of Lick Creek Park 2019 Info and images provided by Stephen Levert, TAMU Society for Conservation Biology VP The Lick Creek Park BioBlitz is a nature outreach event at the Lick Creek Park Nature Center in College Station, Texas. Teams of student volunteers go on a 24 hour surveying … [Read more...]
Lemonade Day 2019! Register your booth today!
REGISTER TODAY for LEMONADE DAY 2019 Information from Katy Dempsey of Candy95 At Candy 95, we are passionate about entrepreneurship! If you want to help teach your kids how to start, own, and operate their own business, registration is now open. Remember, this community-wide event is FREE to … [Read more...]
Happy Campers!
Happy Campers How to keep your child safe and smiling at day camp By Caroline Fossi, CTW Features As the school year winds down, it’s time to start making summer plans. For many families, that means scouting out day camp options for the kids. Besides keeping little ones occupied during the … [Read more...]
Let’s Go On Vacation! Tips for Traveling With Family
Let's Go On Vacation! Tips for Traveling With Family By Lisa Iannucci, CTW Features Whether you’re planning a spring break road trip with the kids to an amusement park or a flight to an all-inclusive island resort, it’s exciting to think about a trip with the family. You are anxious to … [Read more...]
NEW RESTAURANT PREVIEW: Urban Table
Urban Table Watch out folks, dinner in the Brazos Valley just got an upgrade. Chef Tai Lee’s latest project, Urban Table, will be open to the public starting Monday, April 15th at 5 PM. Long anticipated by foodies everywhere, this restaurant boasts a “New American” menu featuring regional dishes … [Read more...]
Party In The Back
Party In the Back Design expert, Monica Pedersen, provides 3 tips to plan the perfect outdoor party Article by Dawn Klingensmith, CTW Features At summer barbeques and backyard parties, more often than not the guest of honor is Mother Nature, dressed in her warm-weather finery. But Mother Nature … [Read more...]
RIBBON CUTTING: 3rd On Main
3rd on Main Let the mouth watering begin- this "Americana with a twist" restaurant will leave you drooling. If creamy white queso, spicy pulled pork, sweet and savory cornbread pancakes, gourmet burgers, fries loaded with all kinds of goodness, chicken and waffles, breakfast tacos, chili, and all … [Read more...]
Summer Outdoor Safety for Dogs- All Pets Veterinary Medical Center Provides Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe
Summer Outdoor Safety for Dogs- All Pets Veterinary Medical Center Provides Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe Article by All Pets Veterinary Medical Center Summer is around the corner! This means sun, fun and outdoor activities, many of which can be shared with your dog. However, longer daytime hours and … [Read more...]
Others Before Self Sock Drive – The International Leadership of Texas
Others Before Self Sock Drive The International Leadership of Texas Information provided by third-grade teachers of ILTexas The third graders of The International Leadership of Texas are excited to work with Twin City Missions on the sock drive they have selected as their Others Before Self … [Read more...]
10th Annual Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair
10th Annual Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair More than 30 Texas artists and craftsmen will exhibit paintings, jewelry, sculptures and other handmade works at the Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Art Fair is celebrating its 10th year in Downtown … [Read more...]
Free Children’s Books During United Way’s Bunny Book Bash at Post Oak Mall
Free Children’s Books During United Way’s Bunny Book Bash at Post Oak Mall COLLEGE STATION, TX (Mar. 29) – United Way of the Brazos Valley will host the 2nd Annual Bunny Book Bash, a free book giveaway, at Post Oak Mall the first two Saturdays in April: Apr. 6 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Apr. … [Read more...]
Southern Smash: Texas A&M
Southern Smash: Promoting Positive Body Image + Eating Disorder Awareness Southern Smash travels to Texas A&M University this upcoming Wednesday, April 3, 2019 to raise awareness surrounding eating disorders and to promote positive body image. The signature Scale Smash will take place at … [Read more...]