When I walked in to Brazos Valley MMA & Fitness four years ago, I was looking to get in shape and learn self-defense. I certainly wasn’t expecting to meet the love of my life, Bubba Bush. Thankfully, God had other plans! Plans that included a witty, intelligent, God-fearing, pro MMA fighter of … [Read more...]
May Wettest Month Ever In Texas
If you think it has rained a lot in the last few weeks in Texas, your hunch is correct. Figures from the Office of the State Climatologist at Texas A&M University show that the month of May has been the wettest month ever in the state’s history, averaging 7.54 inches, besting the previous record … [Read more...]
Brittany & Derek
Derek and I met all by chance the very night he moved to Bryan-College Station in January 2011 for a job. It wasn’t until March when Derek reached out to me. We became instant friends, but we knew deep down inside that we were meant for one another. Derek was planning to propose to me on our family … [Read more...]
Bryan Rotary Club – Field of Valor
Help Bryan Rotary Club with their 4th annual "Field of Valor." https://soundcloud.com/frito-on-candy/bbv-field-of-valor/s-zo6H7 The primary purposes of the Field of Valor are to raise funds to serve the community, to honor those who lead a "service above self" life, and to educate students … [Read more...]
Thin Blue Line Backing the Badges Shootout
Join the Thin Blue Line Brazos Valley Chapter for the Backing the Badges Shootout! The event will take place Saturday, May 30 at the Gun Corps Training Center and Range. https://soundcloud.com/frito-on-candy/bbv-backing-the-badges/s-EwgKh This pistol competition is open to law enforcement and … [Read more...]
A Home for Pets When Their Owners Are Gone
Now that Jim Swaim is in his 60s, he and his wife are asking a very modern question about mortality: Who will care for our pets when we are gone? That concern prompted the couple from Fort Worth, who have no children, to reserve spots for their four cats and a dog at a retirement home for pets, the … [Read more...]
Katherine and Daniel
Daniel and I had been going to church together for several years, but had never actually met. One Sunday, I noticed him and casually mentioned it to a friend. She wasted no time in setting us up on a date....and a short eleven months later, in February, Daniel asked me to marry him over a quiet … [Read more...]
Kelsey & Kolton
Kolton and I met through two of our friends that had a cookout at their house. My friend insisted I meet this guy, turns out she was right! We fell for each other quickly and knew we would get married someday. Kolton asked me to marry him on March 1, 2014 on his family’s land in Caldwell, TX under … [Read more...]
Abigail & Eric
We had met by chance one day at work while Eric was pushing a bed down the hallway. Our first official date was dinner at Olive Garden and a movie. The day we got engaged I thought Eric was taking me to a bed and breakfast in Fredericksburg. I had no idea what he had up his sleeve. When the day came … [Read more...]
Mary Ann & John
Mary Ann, met John when she was a freshman at Texas A&M Fish Camp and John was her counselor. For their first date, John cooked dinner for Mary Ann and then took her to Midnight Yell. The first time that John told Mary Ann that he loved her, she was giving him a hair cut. She was using electric … [Read more...]
Stephanie & Brandon
"Could you imagine if you and your future spouse were actually on the same path; strong faith, close families, competitive in all sports, Texas A&M education, professionals in Houston. Then one day, “a pass”, no I mean an actual football pass would put Cupid’s arrow through both our … [Read more...]
Lemonade Day 2015!
Ever wondered why you see so many lemonade stands about town around the beginning of May? The answer is Lemonade Day! https://soundcloud.com/frito-on-candy/bbv-lemonade-day/s-tOAsH This is a fun, free, community-wide educational program that encourages kids of all ages to become entrepreneurs … [Read more...]
Run for Remembrance 5K
Come out Saturday, April 25th, for the third annual Run for Remembrance at Brayton Fire Training Field! The Run for Remembrance will be run through the world renowned Brayton Fire Training Field. Runners will be surrounded by a ship, rubble piles, an airplane, rappelling towers, and the crashed … [Read more...]
Pars 4 Paws Golf Tournament
Long Way Home Animal Sanctuary is hosting its first annual Pars 4 Paws Charity Golf Tournament on April 25th starting at 8:30am at the Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest (formerly Briarcrest Country Club). https://soundcloud.com/frito-on-candy/bbv-long-way-home-golf-tournament/s-MRXa2 Long … [Read more...]
Abigail & Walter
Walter and I met in Spring of 2011 through mutual friends. After our first date we quickly became inseparable. Sharing the same interests of horses, good country music, Italian food and a multitude of other things, we not only fell in love, but became best friends. Through a series of finishing … [Read more...]