BRAZOS LIFE: COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2023
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
| Caldwell Main Street This treasured historical downtown has intriguing shops, boutiques, antiques, restaurants, wine bars, and entertainment. Visit downtown to eat, drink, and play your way around the town square.
Downtown Navasota “The Blues Capital of Texas” has several unique shops, artisans, restaurants and more in its bustling historic downtown district. Experience the charm of classic stone and brick structures as you peruse the delightful offerings found here. Downtown Brenham’s “Main Street” District “Cool. Authentic. Texas.” Come stroll through this lovely downtown community and visit more than 40 shops and restaurants, while exploring museums, art galleries, parks, and more! Calvert Besides the historical landmarks that dot the town, Main Street boasts a business district of eight blocks which includes eclectic antique shops, interesting small town eateries, wine tasting, and more. Century Square Conveniently located across from the campus of Texas A&M University, Century Square is complete with restaurants, high-end shopping, an upscale cinema grill, hotels, bars, outdoor recreation areas, live music, and special community events. Historic Downtown Bryan Historic Downtown Bryan has been revitalized into a vibrant, family-friendly cultural hotspot, showcasing the best in art, dining, entertainment, and shopping of the Brazos Valley. Northgate Northgate is located just north of Texas A&M University and features a combination of businesses, residences, churches, and entertainment. It is a spirited part of the city known for its diverse mix of businesses, including the world-famous bar and eatery, the Dixie Chicken. |
Lake Walk Anchored by Lake Atlas, Lake Walk is a comfortably upscale, thoughtful, and lively collection of regional dining, hospitality, retail, and wellness offerings. Focusing on community, Lake Walk celebrates music, art, nature, and design.
Wolf Pen Creek District The area consists of a greenway with trails, an amphitheater for outdoor concerts/events, and a small lake for fishing. College Station’s Stephen C. Beachy Central Park is nearby and is host to many events throughout the year. Jones Crossing This shopping, entertainment, food, and fitness hotspot is located off of Wellborn Rd in College Station. Visitors can enjoy outdoor patios, fitness classes, a green space for play, plenty of shopping, and a unique amphitheater offering a variety of events throughout the year. Midtown City Center Although still in progress, Midtown City Center in College Station is a vibrant mixed-use district designed to fill community member’s lives with all of the things they value in life – healthfulness, wellness, enjoyment, and relaxation. This innovative and cohesive district features miles of connected trails, green spaces, amphitheater, Town Lake Park, retail, recreation center, and many more future amenities. Midtown Park The park integrates ecological and social approaches that promote public health, cultural awareness and environmental stewardship. Once completed, the park will be unique in purpose and design to provide a catalyst for the positive redevelopment of the entire Midtown corridor. The park is poised to become a world-class destination for residents and visitors, featuring outdoor athletic fields, the Legends Event Center, entertainment, nature-based recreation opportunities and more. Coming in 2024: Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille will include at least 24 bowling lanes, six pickleball courts (four indoors), an outdoor amphitheater, an arcade, movie theater rooms, premium food and beverage services, and other recreation amenities. |
CAREER RESOURCES
Whether you’re a business owner looking for new hires, or a newly graduated student hoping to find a job, the Brazos Valley has plenty of resources available to help you find the perfect fit.
| Aggieland Help Wanted aggielandhelpwanted.com | 800.365.8630 ext 9002
Blinn College Career Services Elwood Staffing Express Employment Professionals |
Jobs for Aggies jobsforaggies.tamu.edu | 979.845.0686
PeopleReady
Texas A&M Career Center Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley |
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
These organizations will help you connect with others in your profession or explore new opportunities.
| 1 Million Cups 1millioncups.com/collegestation
AIA Brazos (American Institute of Architects)
Alzheimer’s Assn. of the Brazos Valley American Businesswomen’s Assn. BCS Charter Chapter BCS Regional Assn. of Realtors Bed & Breakfast Assn. of the Brazos Valley Brazos-Robertson County Medical Society Brazos Valley Counseling Assn. Brazos Valley Educational Support Staff Assn. Brazos Valley Music Teachers Assn. Brazos Valley Nurse Practitioner Assn. Brazos Valley Professional Photographers Assn. Brazos Valley Project Managers Brazos Valley Psychological Assn. Brazos Valley Restaurant Assn. |
Brazos Valley Society of Human Resources Management bv-shrm.shrm.org | brazosvalleyshrm@gmail.com
Bryan/College Station Apartment Assn.
Down Syndrome Assn. of the Brazos Valley Greater Brazos Valley Builders Assn. Institute of Transportation Engineers (Brazos Valley Section) Leadership Brazos Alumni Assn. Leading Women’s Express Network Producers Cooperative Assn. Military Officers Assn. of America National Assn. of Catering & Events BCS Startup Grind BCS Texas Assn. for the Education of Young Children Texas Society of CPAs – Brazos Valley Texas Society of Professional Engineers Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (Brazos Valley Chapter) Wedding Assn. of the Brazos Valley Women’s Council of Realtors® Young Professionals of Aggieland |
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Get your business connected through these vital groups and resources across the Brazos Valley.
| Better Business Bureau & Small Business Development Center bbb.org/us/tx/bryan | 844.477.1099
Brazos Valley Economic Development Corp.
Brazos Valley Small Business Development Center Brazos Valley Workforce Commission CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce Bremond Chamber of Commerce Buffalo Chamber of Commerce |
Burleson County Chamber of Commerce burlesoncountytx.com | 979.567.0000
Calvert Chamber of Commerce
Centerville / Leon County Chamber of Commerce Franklin Chamber of Commerce Hearne Chamber of Commerce Jewett Chamber of Commerce Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce Madison County Chamber of Commerce Washington County Chamber of Commerce City of Bryan Economic Development City of College Station Economic Development Destination Bryan Visit College Station |
COMMUNITY CONTACTS & SERVICES
SURROUNDING CITIESCity of Anderson (Grimes County Seat) City of Brenham (Washington County Seat) City of Bryan (Brazos County Seat) City of Caldwell (Burleson County Seat) City of Centerville (Leon County Seat) City of College Station City of Franklin (Robertson County Seat) City of Madisonville (Madison County Seat) CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBryan-College Station Bremond Buffalo Burleson County Calvert Centerville / Leon County Franklin Hearne Jewett Navasota Grimes County Madison County Washington County MORE BRAZOS COUNTY CONTACTSBrazos County Affiliated Organizations
Brazos County Attorney Brazos County Clerk Brazos County District Attorney Brazos County District Clerk Brazos County Vehicle Registration & Tax Office Brazos County Veterans Services Bryan District Parole Office Brazos Valley Council of Governments Child Support Associate Court City of Bryan Municipal Court City of College Station Municipal Court Department of Public Safety Voter Registration / Election Info SANITATION, UTILITIES, WASTE MANAGEMENTBCS Junk Removal BV Trash Valet & Recycling Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency BVR Waste & Recycling (A B.I.G. Company) Bryan Texas Utilities City of Bryan Waste Collection City of College Station Sanitation College Station Utilities Junk Removal College Station Keep Brazos Beautiful Ranger Hauling & Junk Removal Texas Commercial Waste Waste Kings Junk Removal |
PET & ANIMAL RESOURCESAMERICA’S COUNTRY STORE & PET RESORT America’s Country Store & Pet Resort is a family owned and operated business that is a pet supply store with so much more than meets the eye. Along with offering pet supplies with dog grooming and pet boarding, you can also shop for home décor, wild bird supplies, livestock supplies, and garden supplies. With their knowledgable and attentive staff, ACS is able to help their customers solve nutritional challenges with their pets or livestock. Their Pet Resort is a luxurious, clean, and comforting getaway for your pet featuring many amenities to make their stay the most comforting and fun! 14675 Wellborn Rd, College Station | closequartersfeed.com | 979.690.3333 (Voted Best Pet Boarding and Pet Grooming in The Best of the Brazos Valley 2022) BOONVILLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Boonville Animal Hospital continues to learn, advance, and progress in medicine and surgery to best serve their clients. They now have the ability to perform laparoscopic surgeries, which means less time under anesthesia, faster recovery, less pain, and smaller incisions. They provide preventative, surgical, and diagnostic care for dogs, cats, horses, and herd animals. They also offer boarding for cats and dogs, giving clients the comfort in knowing that a doctor is always available if needed. Their staff are always excited to meet and treat their patients. 5665 FM 1179, Bryan | boonvilleanimal.com | 979.774.4818 (Voted Best Veterinary Services in The Best of the Brazos Valley 2022) SIT MEANS SIT Sit Means Sit offers a variety of dog training services, but they specialize in basic obedience and behavior modification. In these inclusive packages they will professionally train your dog, provide you with private lessons, as well as follow-up with group classes. They offer group classes, learning sessions, boarding, daycare, and more in their large 1,600 square foot climate-controlled training room. All employees have the skills and education needed to ensure the highest quality experience and best possible training outcome. 2809 McCullough Rd, College Station | sitmeanssitcollegestation.com | 979.530.5577 (Voted Best Pet Training in The Best of the Brazos Valley 2022) AAA Animal Clinic Aggieland Animal Health Center & Pet Resort Aggieland Humane Society All Pets Veterinary Medical Center Anderson Ridge Veterinary Hospital Banfield Pet Hospital BCS Spay Neuter Project Beard Navasota Veterinary Hospital Bee Creek Veterinary Hospital Brazos Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort Bryan Animal Center Bryan Animal Clinic Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic Chasing Tails Mobile Veterinary Services El Cerrito Animal Clinic H.O.P.E Rescue Center Highway 30 Veterinary Clinic Kingdom Animal Hospital Kurten Veterinarian Clinic Livestock / Animal Control Long Way Home Adoptables Lovan Care Veterinary Hospital Shenandoah Veterinary Clinic South 40 Vet Hospital Southwood Valley Animal Hospital Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center Tabor Road Veterinary Hospital TAMU Small Animal Hospital TAMU Large Animal Hospital Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital Waggie Pet Zone Wellborn Road Veterinary Medical Center West Brazos Animal Center |
CRITICAL CONTACTS
EMERGENCY SERVICESAmber Alert Network Brazos Valley Brazos County Dept. of Emergency Mgmt. Brazos County Sheriff’s Department Child Find of America Crime Stoppers Hotline Fire Department Poison Control Police Department Texas Roadside Assistance SUPPORT SERVICESAggieland Pregnancy Outreach BCS Together Brazos County Chief Family Violence Division Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol & Substance Abuse (BVCASA) Brazos Valley Food Bank |
Brazos Valley Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program texaswic.org | wicprograms.org Brazos County | 979.255.3804 Burleson County | 979.567.7092 Grimes County | 936.825.8700 Leon County | 903.536.2104 Madison County | 979.450.5016 Robertson County | 979.279.6232
CARPOOL
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Programs College Station Victim Advocacy & Assistance Program Dept. of Family & Protective Services Elder-Aid MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley |
EDUCATION
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Texas A&M opened its doors in 1876 as the state’s first public institution of higher learning. Today, they stand as a research-intensive flagship university dedicated to sending Aggie leaders out into the world prepared to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle and within a two-hour drive of 26 million of the state’s 28 million residents, Texas A&M’s main campus in College Station is home to more than 69,000 students. Another 5,200 are at the branch campuses in Galveston and Qatar and at the School of Law, Higher Education Center at McAllen, and Health Science Center locations across Texas. With 133 undergraduate degree programs, 175 master’s degree programs, 92 doctoral degree programs and 5 first professional degrees as options for study, Texas A&M is full of possibilities. Texas A&M looks to lead by example in everything they do. Their aim is to set the standard as the world-class university of the future by combining knowledge, research, and innovation to create solutions that few institutions have the depth and breadth to achieve. tamu.edu
BLINN COLLEGE The premier two-year college in Texas, Blinn ranks among the nation’s leaders at transferring students to top four-year universities and has received national recognition for affordable educational excellence. blinn.edu TEXAS A&M RELLIS CAMPUS RELLIS offers an expansive environment for applied research and technology development. Built for collaboration, RELLIS unites private research facilities with state-of-the-art, multi-institutional education facilities offering degree programs in high-demand fields. rellis.tamus.edu Black Wolf CDL Training Center Brazos Valley Flight Services Brazos Valley Water Protection Backflow Preventer Training College Station Dental Assistant School College Station Medical Assistant School Community Homeschool Center Charles & Sue’s School of Hair Design Ebony Essence School of Hair Design Finetta Barber & Beauty Academy GoldStar Barber Academy Manuel & Theresa’s School of Hair Design Maverick Medical Education MDX Safety Training & Consulting Inc. Modern Barber & Beauty Institute NWIS Training Inc. The Soft Skills Institute The Texas Lash Institute TEEX Extension Service White Elm Wellness Institute & Training Spa PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTSB R A Z O S C O U N T Y Bryan I.S.D. College Station I.S.D. R O B E R T S O N C O U N T Y Bremond I.S.D Calvert I.S.D Franklin I.S.D Hearne I.S.D Mumford I.S.D B U R L E S O N C O U N T Y Caldwell I.S.D Snook I.S.D Somerville I.S.D G R I M E S C O U N T Y Anderson-Shiro I.S.D Iola I.S.D Navasota I.S.D Richards I.S.D L E O N C O U N T Y Buffalo I.S.D Centerville I.S.D Leon I.S.D Normangee I.S.D Oakwood I.S.D W A S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y Brenham I.S.D Burton I.S.D M A D I S O N C O U N T Y Madisonville Consolidated I.S.D North Zulch I.S.D PRIVATE SCHOOLSALLEN ACADEMY Allen Academy continues to be the best choice for a co-educational independent day school in the BCS area. Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), Allen Academy serves 330 students from Preschool to 12th grade. Allen is a school that truly knows and loves each of its students, fostering a warm and developmentally appropriate learning environment where students prepare for college and life. 3201 Boonville Rd, Bryan | allenacademy.org | 979.776.0731 (Voted Best Private School in The Best of the Brazos Valley 2022) B R A Z O S C O U N T Y Aggieland Country School Brazos Christian School Cornerstone Christian Academy KOR Education School Oakwell Academy St. Joseph Catholic School Traditions Montessori School B U R L E S O N C O U N T Y First Baptist School of Caldwell W A S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y Brenham’s First Baptist Church School Christ Lutheran Day School Citadel Christian School Grace Lutheran School St. Paul’s Christian Day School |
CHARTER SCHOOLSINTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS This free public charter school system has notably helped guide their students in becoming exceptional leaders in the international community, emphasizing servant leadership, mastering the English, Spanish, and Chinese languages, while also strengthening the mind, body, and character. iltexas.org Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity Harmony Science Academy Arrow Academy PRESCHOOLS & DAYCAREALLEN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL With classrooms led by teachers with years of experience, Allen Academy’s Junior Kindergarten program nurtures a love of learning by inviting students to participate and grow through interactive lessons, games, and activities that are appropriate for each child in both age and maturity. At Allen Academy, they believe it is important to nurture every child’s cognitive and physical growth, as well as their social and emotional development, helping them learn the basics of cooperating, sharing, following directions, and self-acceptance. Play becomes the tool for learning in a warm and loving atmosphere that nurtures the child’s total growth and development. School days are structured to provide a balance of inquiry, exploration, and play-based learning. KIDDIE ACADEMY COLLEGE STATION Kiddie Academy empowers and celebrates your child’s growing imagination and curiosity! Their Life Essentials learning approach and curriculum encourages children to explore and progress in their own way, at their own pace. Your child will grow socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Their highly-trained teachers are there every step of the way to guide, nurture, and cultivate your child’s development. 4516 Mills Park Cir, College Station | ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC EARLY LEARNING CENTER St. Joseph Catholic ELC strives to meet your child’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs in a creative, natural learning environment. You and your child are part of an extended family who practices the virtues of patience, sharing, compassion for self and others, and teamwork on a daily basis. Developmentally age-appropriate activities include music and movement, outdoor play, sensory activities, arts and crafts, early literacy, motor skills, quiet story time, dramatic play, and lots of laughter, hugs, love, and positive guidance. Religion is an important part of the curriculum. 109 N Preston Ave, Bryan | stjosephelcbcs.org | 979.779.0861 | 8 wks – 3 yrs ST. THOMAS EARLY LEARNING CENTER At STELC, they believe play is the work of childhood. They structure their day, classrooms, and outdoor spaces to provide for exploration and discovery. Through these experiences, the children work on self-regulation and social skills, understanding physical properties of materials, developing thoughtful questions, and discovering the process of creating something new. They value childhood and the experiences of children. 906 George Bush Dr, College Station | stthomaselc.org | 979.696.1728 | 3 – 5 yrs STEPPING STONE SCHOOL At Stepping Stone School, their teachers support, integrate and nurture your preschooler’s eagerness to learn. This is accomplished by introducing routines and offering positive guidance techniques which in turn inspires confidence and new skill sets. Weekly, theme-based learning plans meet individualized needs through research-based activities. This atmosphere matches your child’s rapidly emerging interests and abilities through a consistent-yet-changing environment which offers many opportunities for early literacy, pre-mathematics, scientific investigation, and imaginative play as a part of their Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum. steppingstoneschool.com | 6 wks – 5 yrs Aggieland Preschool Academy Becky Gates Children’s Center Brazos Valley Kidz Academy Bright Beginnings Preschool Covenant Presbyterian Day School Holy Cross Lutheran Learning Center Jack & Jill Preschool Kinder Ready Learning Center Kingdom Kids Weekday Preschool Longmire Learning Center Multilingual Academy Peas in a Pod Learning Center Powersports Jump2Learning Primrose School of college station Prodigy Learning Center Sonshine School St. Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center
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HOME-RELATED RESOURCES
Student renters, first-time homebuyers, and retirees all have one thing in common: they’ve made the Brazos Valley their home. Here are some resources to help you find, build, rent, sell, or maintain your home. Welcome home, Brazos Valley.
| Aggieland Apartment Finders aggielandapartmentfinders.com | 979.289.1748
BCS Regional Assn. of Realtors Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corp. Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living Brazos Valley Community Action Affordable Rental Program Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) Housing Choice Voucher Program Bryan Housing Authority BVCAP Home Weatherization Catholic Charities & The Gabriel Project City of Bryan Community Development
bryantx.gov | 979.209.5175 City of College Station Community Development
cstx.gov | 979.764.3778 |
College Station Assn. of Neighborhoods csantx.org | info@csantx.org
Elder-Aid Family Promise Fair Housing / Complaints Greater Brazos Valley Builders Assn. Habitat for Humanity Project Unity Rebuilding Together BCS St. Vincent de Paul Society Texas Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs Texas Master Gardeners Texas State Affordable Housing Corp. Tiny Hope Village Twin City Mission Homeless & Housing Services Program Other Rental Locator Services
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
| Aggieland Urgent Care aggieuc.com | 979.661.6510
Baylor Scott & White Convenient Care Clinic Baylor Scott & White Health Medical Center Brazos County Health District Brazos Valley Urgent Care CapRock Hospital & Emergency Center Clinica Hispana Health For All Clinic HealthPoint Acute Care |
Integrity Urgent Care integrityuc.com Bryan | 979.703.1832 Century Square | 979.326.1494 Jones Crossing | 979.326.1486
The Physicians Centre Hospital Physicians Premier Emergency Room QuickVisit Urgent Care – Madisonville, TX SignatureCare Emergency Center St. Joseph Health Texas Department of State Health |
MEDIA INFORMATION
MAGAZINESBryan Broadcasting Publications
Insite Brazos Valley Magazine NEWSPAPERSThe Battalion The Buffalo Express The Bryan-College Station Eagle Newspaper Brenham Banner Press Bremond Press Burleson County Tribune Centerville News Franklin News Weekly Robertson County News / Franklin Advocate Madisonville Meteor Maroon Weekly Navasota Examiner Normangee Star |
RADIO STATIONSBrazos Valley Communications
BRYAN BROADCASTING RADIO STATIONS
TELEVISIONKBTX-3 (CBS) KXXV (ABC) KAGS-TV (NBC) KAMU-TV (PBS) KYLE-TV (FOX) |