Josh and I met on Northgate with mutual friends. Honestly, I didn't care for him much after that first meeting at all. We met a second time at Piano bar and he was completely different, so genuine and a good sport since I teased him so much about the first meeting. We fell in love over Aggie … [Read more...]
Emily & Josh
Our story started out as a set up for two of our other friends. It was Josh’s birthday weekend and all his friends planned a getaway to camp out and ride 4-wheelers. My friend was interested in Josh & Josh’s friend was interested in me, but in the end, we were the ones who fell for each … [Read more...]
Claire & Alex
Alex and I met in the second grade at church. We grew up together in College Station, attending the same schools, church, and eventually started dating our freshman year of high school at A&M Consolidated. We then finished high school and both moved to Abilene to attend college at Abilene … [Read more...]
Amanda & Brandon
Brandon and Amanda met in August 2009 in College Station, TX. Amanda was a junior at Texas A&M and Brandon had just began his rookie year as a police officer for Bryan PD after graduating from TEEX Police Academy. Both had just moved into neighboring townhomes off Graham Rd and met each other … [Read more...]
Karah & Anthony
Anthony and I both worked at the same real estate company. Every day I would see him walk in and he always greeted me with a smile and always tried to make small talk with me. I remember telling the other girls that worked with me that I thought he was so handsome. My mom had told me that she had a … [Read more...]
Luau Open House
Chloe & Bubba
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...]