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March 27, 2023

Community Directory 2023

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
blinn.edu/career-services
Brenham Campus | 979.830.4180
Bryan Campus | 979.209.7260
RELLIS Campus | 979.209.8868

Elwood Staffing
elwoodstaffing.com | 979.260.9190

Express Employment Professionals
expresspros.com/bryantx | 979.776.4455

Jobs for Aggies
jobsforaggies.tamu.edu | 979.845.0686

 

PeopleReady
peopleready.com/location/bryan-tx-2976 | 979.823.8400

 

Texas A&M Career Center
careercenter.tamu.edu | 979.845.5139

Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley
bvjobs.org
979.595.2800 (Brazos)
979.567.1570 (Burleson)
936.870.3614 (Grimes)
903.536.4243 (Leon)
936.348.5111 (Madison)
979.279.0940 (Robertson)
979.836.9997 (Washington)

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)
aiabrazos.org | 979.997.5846

 

Alzheimer’s Assn. of the Brazos Valley
alz.org/texas | 936.236.1339

American Businesswomen’s Assn. BCS Charter Chapter
bryancollegestation.abwa.org | 979.704.6264

BCS Regional Assn. of Realtors
bcsrealtor.com | 979.846.3751

Bed & Breakfast Assn. of the Brazos Valley
bbabv.com

Brazos-Robertson County Medical Society
texmed.org/BrazosRobertsonCMS | brcms@live.com

Brazos Valley Counseling Assn.
txca.org/bvca | help@txca.org

Brazos Valley Educational Support Staff Assn.
bvesanet.wordpress.com | bvesa2017@gmail.com

Brazos Valley Music Teachers Assn.
bvmta.org | bvmta.bcs@gmail.com

Brazos Valley Nurse Practitioner Assn.
bvnpa.org

Brazos Valley Professional Photographers Assn.
brazosvalleyppa.com | bvppa@hotmail.com

Brazos Valley Project Managers
facebook.com/brazosvalleyprojectmanagers

Brazos Valley Psychological Assn.
brazospsychologists.com | brazosvpa@gmail.com

Brazos Valley Restaurant Assn.
txrestaurant.org/Pub/Pub/Chapters/Brazos-Valley/Brazos-Valley-Chapter.aspx

Brazos Valley Society of Human Resources Management
bv-shrm.shrm.org | brazosvalleyshrm@gmail.com

 

Bryan/College Station Apartment Assn.
bcsaa.com | 979.260.9842

 

Down Syndrome Assn. of the Brazos Valley
dsabv.org | 979.778.7010

Greater Brazos Valley Builders Assn.
gbvbuilders.org | 979.696.0272

Institute of Transportation Engineers (Brazos Valley Section)
texite.org/bv

Leadership Brazos Alumni Assn.
bcschamber.org/lbaa | 979.260.5200

Leading Women’s Express Network
bcslwen.com | bcslwenpresident@gmail.com

Producers Cooperative Assn.
producerscooperative.com | 979.778.6000

Military Officers Assn. of America
moaa.org/chapter/brazosvalley | 503.936.8014

National Assn. of Catering & Events BCS
instagram.com/nacebcs

Startup Grind BCS
startupgrind.com/bryan-college-station

Texas Assn. for the Education of Young Children
texasaeyc.org | bvc@texasaeyc.org

Texas Society of CPAs – Brazos Valley
tscpa.org/brazosvalley | 979.595.7880

Texas Society of Professional Engineers
tspe.org/group/brazos | 979.329.7045

Texas Society of Professional Surveyors (Brazos Valley Chapter)
tsps.org | 903.388.8263

Wedding Assn. of the Brazos Valley
wabv.org | 979.571.1465

Women’s Council of Realtors®
wcr.org/chapter-sites/texas/brazos-valley | 979.220.2829

Young Professionals of Aggieland
ypaggieland.org | president@ypaggieland.org

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.
brazosvalleyedc.org | 979.260.1755

 

Brazos Valley Small Business Development Center
sbdc.uh.edu | 979.260.5222

Brazos Valley Workforce Commission
bvjobs.org
979.595.2800 (Brazos County)
979.567.1570 (Burleson County)
936.870.3614 (Grimes County)
903.536.4243 (Leon County)
936.348.5111 (Madison County)
979.279.0940 (Robertson County)
979.836.9997 (Washington County)

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce
bcschamber.org | 979.260.5200

Bremond Chamber of Commerce
bremondtexas.org/chamber.html | bremondchamber@yahoo.com

Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
buffalotex.org | 903.322.5810

Burleson County Chamber of Commerce
burlesoncountytx.com | 979.567.0000

 

Calvert Chamber of Commerce
calverttxchamber.com | 979.459.3030

 

Centerville / Leon County Chamber of Commerce
centervilletx.org | 903.536.7261

Franklin Chamber of Commerce
franklinchamber.net | 979.828.3276

Hearne Chamber of Commerce
hearnechambertx.com | 979.595.8150

Jewett Chamber of Commerce
jewetttexas.org | 903.626.4202

Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce
navasotagrimeschamber.com | 936.825.6600

Madison County Chamber of Commerce
madisonchamber.net | 936.348.3591

Washington County Chamber of Commerce
brenhamtexas.com | 979.836.3695

City of Bryan Economic Development
building.bryantx.gov | 979.209.5130

City of College Station Economic Development
grow.cstx.gov | 979.764.3500

Destination Bryan
destinationbryan.com | 979.721.9506

Visit College Station
visit.cstx.gov | 979.260.9898

COMMUNITY CONTACTS & SERVICES

SURROUNDING CITIES

City of Anderson (Grimes County Seat)
andersontx.gov | 936.873.3102

City of Brenham (Washington County Seat)
cityofbrenham.org | 979.337.7200

City of Bryan (Brazos County Seat)
bryantx.gov | 979.209.5000

City of Caldwell (Burleson County Seat)
caldwelltx.gov | 979.567.3271

City of Centerville (Leon County Seat)
centervilletx.gov | 903.536.2515

City of College Station
cstx.gov | 979.764.3500

City of Franklin (Robertson County Seat)
cityoffranklintx.com | 979.828.3257

City of Madisonville (Madison County Seat)
madisonvilletexas.us | 936.348.2748

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Bryan-College Station
bcschamber.org | 979.260.5200

Bremond
bremondtexas.org/chamber.html | bremondchamber@yahoo.com

Buffalo
buffalotex.org | 903.322.5810

Burleson County
burlesoncountytx.com | 979.567.0000

Calvert
calverttxchamber.com | 979.459.3030

Centerville / Leon County
centervilletx.org | 903.536.7261

Franklin
franklinchamber.net | 979.828.3276

Hearne
hearnechambertx.com | 979.595.8150

Jewett
jewetttexas.org | 903.626.4202

Navasota Grimes County
navasotagrimeschamber.com | 936.825.6600

Madison County
madisonchamber.net | 936.348.3591

Washington County
brenhamtexas.com | 979.836.3695

MORE BRAZOS COUNTY CONTACTS

Brazos County Affiliated Organizations
brazoscountytx.gov/378

  • Bail Bond Board
  • Community Supervision/Adult Probation
  • Brazos County Historical Commission
  • Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Texas AgriLife Extension

Brazos County Attorney
brazoscountytx.gov/110 | 979.361.4300

Brazos County Clerk
brazoscountytx.gov/114 | 979.361.4128

Brazos County District Attorney
brazoscountytx.gov/134 | 979.361.4230

Brazos County District Clerk
brazoscountytx.gov/135
General Inquiries | 979.361.4230
Appeals | 979.361.4231
Attorney General | 979.361.4295
Child Support | 979.361.4296
Civil Cases (All Courts) | 979.361.4242
Collections | 979.361.4299
Copies & Searches Request | 979.361.4214
Felony Cases (District) | 979.361.4218
Financial Coordinator; Trust Funds; Cash Bonds 979.361.4533
Fax Filing | 979.361.4296
Grand Jury Coordinator | 979.361.4534
Jury Coordinators (Justice of the Peace, County and District Courts ) | 979.361.4224 or 979.361.4225
Misdemeanor Cases | 979.361.4233 or 979.361.4218
Fax Number | 979.361.0197

Brazos County Vehicle Registration & Tax Office
brazoscountytx.gov/138 | 979.775.9930

Brazos County Veterans Services
brazoscountytx.gov/178 | 979.361.4360

Bryan District Parole Office
texascjc.texas.gov | 979.693.4977

Brazos Valley Council of Governments
bvcog.org | 979.595.2800

Child Support Associate Court
brazoscountytx.gov/122 | 979.361.4494

City of Bryan Municipal Court
bryantx.gov/municipal-court | 979.209.5400

City of College Station Municipal Court
cstx.gov | 979.764.3683

Department of Public Safety
dps.texas.gov | 979.776.3110

Voter Registration / Election Info
brazosvotes.org | 979.361.5770

SANITATION, UTILITIES, WASTE MANAGEMENT

BCS Junk Removal
bcsjunkremoval.com | 979.985.6541

BV Trash Valet & Recycling
bvtrashvalet.com | 979.777.8968

Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency
twinoakslandfill.com | 979.764.3832
Customer Service | 979.764.3879
Household Hazardous Waste Hotline | 979.764.3809
Composting Facility | 979.229.3112

BVR Waste & Recycling (A B.I.G. Company)
bigcompany.com | 979.830.9060

Bryan Texas Utilities
btutilities.com | 979.821.5700
Outage Reporting | 979.822.3777

City of Bryan Waste Collection
bryantx.gov/environmental-services | 979.209.5900

City of College Station Sanitation
cstx.gov | 979.764.3690

College Station Utilities
Outage Reporting | 855.528.4278
Customer Service | 979.764.3535

Junk Removal College Station
junkremovalcollegestation.com | 979.279.8580

Keep Brazos Beautiful
keepbrazosbeautiful.org | 979.775.3569

Ranger Hauling & Junk Removal
facebook.com/RangerHJR | 830.388.3393

Texas Commercial Waste
texascommercialwaste.com | 979.314.3238

Waste Kings Junk Removal
kingsofwaste.com | 979.291.2809

PET & ANIMAL RESOURCES

AMERICA’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
979.822.6506

Aggieland Animal Health Center & Pet Resort
aggielandanimalhealthcenter.com | 979.764.7387(PETS)

Aggieland Humane Society
aggielandhumane.org | 979.775.5755

All Pets Veterinary Medical Center
allpetsmedical.com | 979.696.4411

Anderson Ridge Veterinary Hospital
andersonridgevet.com | 979.693.1234

Banfield Pet Hospital
banfield.com
University Drive | 979.260.3171
South College Station | 979.690.0923

BCS Spay Neuter Project
bcsspay.org | 979.393.0043

Beard Navasota Veterinary Hospital
beardnavasota.com | 936.825.3877

Bee Creek Veterinary Hospital
beecreekvet.com | 979.693.3647

Brazos Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort
brazosvalleyanimalhospital.com | 979.500.3040

Bryan Animal Center
bryantx.gov/animal-center | 979.209.5260

Bryan Animal Clinic
bryananimal.clinic | 979.822.5953

Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic
briarcrestveterinary.com | 979.665.4109

Chasing Tails Mobile Veterinary Services
chasingtailsvet.com | 979.217.1694

El Cerrito Animal Clinic
elcerritoanimalclinic.vetsfirstchoice.com | 979.846.7771

H.O.P.E Rescue Center
hoperescuecenter.com | 979.280.0505

Highway 30 Veterinary Clinic
hwy30vet.com | 979.776.8996

Kingdom Animal Hospital
kingdomanimalhospitalbcs.com | 979.823.5495

Kurten Veterinarian Clinic
kurtenvet.com | 979.589.2777

Livestock / Animal Control
brazoscountytx.gov | 979.361.4923
Bryan | 979.361.3888
College Station | 979.764.3600

Long Way Home Adoptables
longwayhome.org | 979.977.7111

Lovan Care Veterinary Hospital
lovancare.com | 979.776.3736

Shenandoah Veterinary Clinic
shenandoahvet.com | 979.690.7999

South 40 Vet Hospital
40vet.com | 979.977.0711

Southwood Valley Animal Hospital
979.693.9898

Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center
vetmed.tamu.edu/stevenson-center | 979.845.1188

Tabor Road Veterinary Hospital
taborvet.com | 979.778.1144

TAMU Small Animal Hospital
vethospital.tamu.edu | 979.845.2351

TAMU Large Animal Hospital
vethospital.tamu.edu | 979.845.3541

Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital
vssah.com | 979.693.8870

Waggie Pet Zone
waggiepetzone.com | 979.693.ZONE (9663)

Wellborn Road Veterinary Medical Center
wrvmc.com | 979.693.7806

West Brazos Animal Center
westbrazosvet.com | 979.823.5004

CRITICAL CONTACTS

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley
aanbv.org | 877.982.2628

Brazos County Dept. of Emergency Mgmt.
bcdem.org | 979.821.1010 or 1011

Brazos County Sheriff’s Department
brazoscountysheriff.org | 979.361.4900

Child Find of America
Parents reporting lost children
childfindofamerica.org | 1.800.426.5678 (I-AM-LOST)
PARENT HELP | 1.800.716.3468

Crime Stoppers Hotline
brazoscountycrimestoppers.org | 979.775.8477

Fire Department
College Station
Non-Emergency | 979.764.3700
General Information | 979.764.3705
Bryan
Fire Marshal’s Office | 979.209.5960
Fire Department | 979.209.5989

Poison Control
poisoncontrol.org or aapcc.org | 800.222.1222

Police Department
Emergencies | 9-1-1
Non-Emergencies
College Station | 979.764.3600
Bryan | 979.209.5300

Texas Roadside Assistance
dps.texas.gov | 800.525.5555

SUPPORT SERVICES

Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach
facebook.com/pregnancyoutreach | 979.764.6636

BCS Together
bcstogether.org | 979.353.0008

Brazos County Chief Family Violence Division
Victim Assistance
brazoscountytx.gov/227 | 979.361.4320

Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol & Substance Abuse (BVCASA)
bvcasa.org | 979.846.3560

Brazos Valley Food Bank
bvfb.org | 979.779.3663

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
(Free, Safe, Confidential Rides)
carpool.tamu.edu | 979.693.9905

 

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Programs
va.gov/central-texas-health-care | 800.423.2111
Veteran Crisis Line | 9-8-8 + select 1

College Station Victim Advocacy & Assistance Program
cstx.gov | 979.764.5004

Dept. of Family & Protective Services
dfps.state.tx.us | 512.438.4800
Report Abuse/Neglect | 800.252.5400
Texas Youth Helpline | 800.989.6884 (text & call)
DFPS Child Protective Services (Bryan office) | 979.776.3637

Elder-Aid
elderaid.net | 979.823.5127

MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley
mhmrabv.org | 979.822.6467
Mental Health Routine Services | 979.361.9815
24/7 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Crisis Hotline | 888.522.8262

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
blackwolfcdltraining.com | 979.704.5005

Brazos Valley Flight Services
bvfs.net | 979.260.6322

Brazos Valley Water Protection Backflow Preventer Training
brazosvalleywaterprotection.com | 979.218.7727

College Station Dental Assistant School
collegestationdentalassistant.com | 979.243.5187

College Station Medical Assistant School
collegestationmedicalassistant.com | 979.271.5253

Community Homeschool Center
communityhomeschoolcenter.org | 979.324.3719

Charles & Sue’s School of Hair Design
charlesandsues.com | 979.776.4375

Ebony Essence School of Hair Design
ebonyessenceschoolofhairdesign.store | 979.567.0050

Finetta Barber & Beauty Academy
finettabarberandbeautyacademy.com | 979.450.7758

GoldStar Barber Academy
goldstarbarberacademy.com | 979.485.2997

Manuel & Theresa’s School of Hair Design
manuelandtheresasschoolofhair.com
Bryan Campus | 979.821.0076
Brenham Campus | 979.277.0076

Maverick Medical Education
maverickmeded.com | 903.781.1775

MDX Safety Training & Consulting Inc.
mdxsafetyinc.com | 979.985.5388

Modern Barber & Beauty Institute
modernbbi.com | 979.704.3033

NWIS Training Inc.
nationalwelding.com | 979.289.9000

The Soft Skills Institute
thesoftskillsinstitute.com | info@thesoftskillsinstitute.com

The Texas Lash Institute
thetexaslashinstitute.com | info@thetexaslashinstitute.com

TEEX Extension Service
teex.org
Fire & Emergency Services | 866.878.8900
Infrastructure & Safety | 800.723.3811
Law Enforcement & Protective Services | 800.423.8433
Business and Cyber Solutions | 979.431.4837

White Elm Wellness Institute & Training Spa
whiteelmwellnessinstitute.com | 979.393.0098

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS

B R A Z O S C O U N T Y

Bryan I.S.D.
bryanisd.org | 979.209.1000

College Station I.S.D.
csisd.org | 979.764.5400

R O B E R T S O N C O U N T Y

Bremond I.S.D
bremondisd.net | 254.746.7145

Calvert I.S.D
calvertisd.com | 979.364.2824

Franklin I.S.D
franklinisd.net | 979.828.7000

Hearne I.S.D
hearneisd.com | 979.279.3200

Mumford I.S.D
mumford.k12.tx.us | 979.279.3678

B U R L E S O N C O U N T Y

Caldwell I.S.D
caldwellschools.net | 979.567.2400

Snook I.S.D
snookisd.org | 979.272.8307

Somerville I.S.D
somervilleisd.org | 979.596.2153

G R I M E S C O U N T Y

Anderson-Shiro I.S.D
ascisd.net | 936.873.4500

Iola I.S.D
iolaisd.net | 936.394.2361

Navasota I.S.D
navasotaisd.org | 936.825.4200

Richards I.S.D
richardsisd.net | 936.851.2364

L E O N C O U N T Y

Buffalo I.S.D
buffaloisd.net | 903.322.2473

Centerville I.S.D
centervilleisd.net | 936.642.1597

Leon I.S.D
leonisd.net | 903.626.1400

Normangee I.S.D
normangeeisd.org | 936.396.3112

Oakwood I.S.D
oakwoodisd.net | 903.545.2600

W A S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y

Brenham I.S.D
brenhamisd.net | 979.277.3700

Burton I.S.D
burtonisd.net | 979.289.3131

M A D I S O N C O U N T Y

Madisonville Consolidated I.S.D
madisonvillecisd.org | 936.348.2797

North Zulch I.S.D
nzisd.org | 936.241.7100

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

ALLEN 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
aggielandcountryschool.com | 979.696.1674

Brazos Christian School
bcseagles.org | 979.823.1000

Cornerstone Christian Academy
cornerstone-christian-academy.com | 979.694.8200

KOR Education School
koreducation.org | 979.777.1213

Oakwell Academy
oakwellacademy.org | 979.326.8819

St. Joseph Catholic School
stjosephschoolbcs.org
Elementary | 979.822.6643
Secondary | 979.822.6641

Traditions Montessori School
traditionsmontessorischool.org | 979.690.7373

B U R L E S O N C O U N T Y

First Baptist School of Caldwell
fbscaldwell.org | 979.567.3771

W A S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y

Brenham’s First Baptist Church School
fbcsbrenham.org | 979.836.6411

Christ Lutheran Day School
christbrenham.org | 979.836.5585

Citadel Christian School
citadelchristian.org | 979.830.0991

Grace Lutheran School
glsbrenham.com | 979.836.2030

St. Paul’s Christian Day School
stpaulsbrenham.org/day-school | 979.836.1145

CHARTER SCHOOLS

INTERNATIONAL 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
3610 Longmire Dr, College Station | 979.704.6027
2611 Texas Ave S, College Station | 979.701.2455 (Voted Best Charter School in The Best of the Brazos Valley 2022)

Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity
thebrazosschool.org | 979.775.2152

Harmony Science Academy
hsabryan.harmonytx.org | 979.779.2100

Arrow Academy
arrowacademy.org | 979.703.8820

PRESCHOOLS & DAYCARE

ALLEN 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.
3201 Boonville Rd, College Station | allenacademy.org | 979.776.0731 | 3 – 4 yrs (Voted Best Preschool/Daycare in The Best of the Brazos Valley 2022)

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 |
kiddieacademy.com | 979.690.5771 | 6 wks – 12 yrs

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
205 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station | 979.694.999
900 University Oaks Blvd, College Station | 979.693.0074

Aggieland Preschool Academy
aggielandpreschoolacademy.com | 979.704.5035 | 6 wks – 5 yrs

Becky Gates Children’s Center
bgcc.tamu.edu | 979.458.5437 | 1 – 5 yrs

Brazos Valley Kidz Academy
bvkidzacademy.com | 979.779.5439 |
2 mos – 4 yrs

Bright Beginnings Preschool
mybrightbeginner.com | 979.774.7750 |
18 mos – 4 yrs

Covenant Presbyterian Day School
covenantpresdayschool.com | 979.696.4344 | 3 – 5 yrs

Holy Cross Lutheran Learning Center
hcprek.com | 979.777.5262 | 2 – 4 yrs

Jack & Jill Preschool
jackandjillbcs.com | 979.775.5187 | 6 wks – 5 yrs

Kinder Ready Learning Center
kinder-ready.com | 979.704.5111 | 18 mos – 6 yrs

Kingdom Kids Weekday Preschool
grace-bible.org/kingdom-kids
Anderson Campus / Main Line | 979.693.2911
Creekside Campus | 979.705.1300
Midtown Campus | 979.693.2911
Southwood Campus | 979.695.2000
1 – 4 yrs

Longmire Learning Center
longmirelearning.com | 979.764.2718 | 2 – 5 yrs

Multilingual Academy
multilingualacademybcs.com | 979.704.5099 | 2 mos – 5 yrs

Peas in a Pod Learning Center
peasinapodbcs.com | 979.703.1816 | 6 wks – 5 yrs + School Aged Program

Powersports Jump2Learning
jump2learningpreschool.com | 979.776.0018 | 2 – 5 yrs

Primrose School of college station
primroseschools.com/schools/college-station | 979.485.9876 | 6 wks – 5 yrs

Prodigy Learning Center
prodigybcs.com | 979.704.6755 | 6 wks – 5 yrs

Sonshine School
sonshineschool.wordpress.com | 979.693.8668 | 1 – 5 yrs

St. Thomas Aquinas Child Development Center
stabcs.org/child-center | 979.693.6994 | 6 wks – 4 yrs

 

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
bcsrealtor.com | 979.846.3751

Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corp.
bvahc.org | 979.595.2809

Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living
bvcil.org | 979.776.5505

Brazos Valley Community Action Affordable Rental Program
capbv.org/affordable-rental-program | 979.595.8000

Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) Housing Choice Voucher Program
bvcog.org/programs/housing-choice-voucher-program | 979.595.2800

Bryan Housing Authority
bryanhousingauthority.com | 979.822.2013

BVCAP Home Weatherization
capbv.org/programs/weatherization | 979.213.4054

Catholic Charities & The Gabriel Project
ccctx.org | 979.822.9340

City of Bryan Community Development

  • Home Buyer Assistance Program
  • Home Buyers Down Payment & Closing Costs Assistance Program
  • Home Foundation Initiative Program
  • Home Minor Repair Program
  • Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Demolition Assistance Program

bryantx.gov | 979.209.5175

City of College Station Community Development

  • CDBG & HOME Grants
  • Down Payment Assistance
  • Housing Minor Repair Program
  • Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
  • Housing Reconstruction Loan Program
  • New Construction
  • Tenant Based Rental Assistance

cstx.gov | 979.764.3778

College Station Assn. of Neighborhoods
csantx.org | info@csantx.org

 

Elder-Aid
elderaid.net | 979.823.5127

Family Promise
familypromisebcs.org | 979.268.4309

Fair Housing / Complaints
979.764.3541 (City Attorney’s Office)

Greater Brazos Valley Builders Assn.
gbvbuilders.org | 979.696.0272

Habitat for Humanity
habitatbcs.org | 979.823.7200

Project Unity
979.595.2900

Rebuilding Together BCS
rebuildingtogetherbcs.org | 979.676.5300

St. Vincent de Paul Society
svdp-bcs.org/direct-aid | 979.775.2273

Texas Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs
tdhca.state.tx.us | 512.475.3800

Texas Master Gardeners
txmg.org | 979.845.3308

Texas State Affordable Housing Corp.
(includes Homes for Texas Heroes Program, Home Sweet Texas Home Loan Program)
tsahc.org | 512.477.3555

Tiny Hope Village
tinyhopevillage.org | 254.541.1559

Twin City Mission Homeless & Housing Services Program
(includes Doug Weedon Shelter for Hope and Rapid Re-Housing Program)
twincitymission.org | 979.822.1492

Other Rental Locator Services

  • 979 Rent
  • Aggieland Properties
  • Alpha-Omega Properties
  • Asset HERO Property Management
  • At Home Properties
  • Beal Properties
  • Bell Properties
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Caliber PM&L
  • Blue Ribbon Property Management
  • Brazos Valley Rentals
  • Equity Real Estate & Company
  • Finders Keepers
  • FH Management
  • The Leasing Spot
  • On-Line Real Estate Services
  • Precision Property Management
  • Smart Apartment Locators
  • Twin City Properties
  • United Realty

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Aggieland Urgent Care
aggieuc.com | 979.661.6510

 

Baylor Scott & White Convenient Care Clinic
bswhealth.com | 979.207.3636

Baylor Scott & White Health Medical Center
bswhealth.org | 979.207.0100

Brazos County Health District
brazoshealth.org | 979.361.4440

Brazos Valley Urgent Care
bvuc.net | 979.764.2882

CapRock Hospital & Emergency Center
caprockhealthsystem.com | 979.314.2323

Clinica Hispana
facebook.com/clinicahispana14 | 979.268.5544

Health For All Clinic
hlth4all.org | 979.774.4176

HealthPoint Acute Care
healthpoint-tx.com | 979.731.4555

Integrity Urgent Care
integrityuc.com
Bryan | 979.703.1832
Century Square | 979.326.1494
Jones Crossing | 979.326.1486

 

The Physicians Centre Hospital
thephysicianscentre.com | 979.731.3100

Physicians Premier Emergency Room
mdpremier.com | 979.775.0911

QuickVisit Urgent Care – Madisonville, TX
quickvisiturgentcare.com | 936.225.4961

SignatureCare Emergency Center
ercare24.com/college-station | 979.213.5728

St. Joseph Health
st-joseph.org
Bryan | 979.776.3777
College Station | 979.764.5100
Caldwell | 979.567.3245
Navasota | 936.825.6585
Madisonville | 936.348.2631

Texas Department of State Health
dshs.texas.gov | yourtexasbenefits.com
512.776.7111

MEDIA INFORMATION

MAGAZINES

Bryan Broadcasting Publications
brazoslife.com | 979.695.9595 | magazine@bryanbroadcasting.com

  • The Best of the Brazos Valley
  • Brazos Family
  • Brazos Life: The Annual Manual
  • Brazos Valley Bride
  • Brazos Wellness
  • La Jefa: Hola Brazos Valley
  • Peace Brazos Christian Life
  • Welcome Home Brazos Valley

Insite Brazos Valley Magazine
insitebrazosvalley.com | 979.823.5567

NEWSPAPERS

The Battalion
thebatt.com

The Buffalo Express
903.322.6009

The Bryan-College Station Eagle Newspaper
theeagle.com | 979.776.4444

Brenham Banner Press
brenhambanner.com | 979.836.7956

Bremond Press
bremondpress@earthlink.net

Burleson County Tribune
bctribune.com | 979.567.3286

Centerville News
936.349.2052

Franklin News Weekly
979.906.8066

Robertson County News / Franklin Advocate
robconews.com | 979.279.3411

Madisonville Meteor
madisonvillemeteor.com | 936.348.3505

Maroon Weekly
maroonweekly.com | 979.574.3200

Navasota Examiner
navasotaexaminer.com | 936.825.6484

Normangee Star
normangeestar.com | 936.396.3391

RADIO STATIONS

Brazos Valley Communications
brazosradio.com | 979.776.1240

  • KORA 98.3 FM | Texas Country
  • KTAM 100.1 FM / 1240 AM | Spanish
  • KBXT 101.9 FM The Beat | Hip Hop, Top 40
  • KAPN Classic Hits 102.3 / 107.3 FM | Classic Hits

BRYAN BROADCASTING
bryanbroadcasting.com | 979.695.9595

RADIO STATIONS

  • Candy 95 FM | Top 40
  • Gospel 97.3 FM / 1510 FM | Southern Gospel
  • La Jefa 102.7 FM | Regional Mexican
  • Maverick 100.9 FM | Red Dirt & Texas Country
  • Willy 98.7 FM / 1550 AM | Classic Country
  • Peace 107.3 FM | Christian Contemporary
  • Peace 101.3 FM | Christian Contemporary
  • Willy 103.5 FM | Classic Country
  • Willy 97.7 FM | Classic Country
  • WTAW 94.5 FM / 1620 AM | News Talk
  • The ZONE 93.7 FM / 1150 AM | Sports Talk
TELEVISION

KBTX-3 (CBS)
kbtx.com | 979.846.7777

KXXV (ABC)
kxxv.com | 254.757.2525

KAGS-TV (NBC)
kagstv.com | 979.703.8404

KAMU-TV (PBS)
kamu.tamu.edu | 979.845.5611

KYLE-TV (FOX)
fox44news.com | 254.776.8032

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