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...]
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...]
GOOD EATS! Give your diet a boost with healthy foods
GOOD EATS! Give your diet a boost with healthy foods Article By Bev Bennett, CTW Features Eat more! You probably thought you’d never read that again. The typical litany is less: less fat, less salt, less sugar and fewer calories. However, as healthful as these changes may be, you can also … [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...]
SHOP IN SUPPORT OF THE SYMPHONY: PREMIERE MARKET 2019
SHOP IN SUPPORT OF THE SYMPHONY: PREMIERE MARKET 2019 Provided by Nika Hancock February 28, 2019 College Station, TX—This spring, the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra will once again be presenting the highly anticipated 7th Annual Premiere Market. For the annual market fundraiser, the Brazos … [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...]
Busting 8 Real Estate Myths
Busting 8 Real Estate Myths Article by Virginia Kettler-Blackburn There are a lot of misconceptions about buying and selling real estate. That’s why I want to provide you with the best timeless advice I can give you. These myths have been gathered through my 20+ years as a REALTOR, and I believe … [Read more...]
Fries Financial Services to Match Funds Raised by United Way’s Youth Leadership Cabinet
Fries Financial Services to Match Funds Raised by United Way’s Youth Leadership Cabinet Dollar for Dollar BRYAN, TX (Mar. 25) – The Youth Leadership Cabinet received a huge surprise at their weekly meeting on Monday. Denise Fries and Fries Financial Services announced that this year they will be … [Read more...]
DIY! Backyard Mosquito Control
Do-It-Yourself Backyard Mosquito Control Article By | Mike Merchant1, Sonja Swiger1, and Steve Presley2 Concerns about mosquito-borne disease this summer are prompting many of us to learn what to do to reduce the chances of mosquito bites in our own backyards and gardens. Fortunately, there are … [Read more...]
The Daycare Dilemma: How to find the best fit for your child
The Daycare Dilemma: How to find the best fit for your child Article By Jessica Monsell, CTW Features If the thought of leaving your new baby or toddler with a stranger all day gives you anxiety, you're in good company. According to Department of Labor statistics, as many as 70 percent of moms … [Read more...]
Fire Safety Tips: For Your New Home
Fire Safety Tips For Your New Home Article by | the College Station Fire Department Roughly seven people die every day in the United States as a result of home fires. Children under the age of five have a much higher risk of dying in a residential fire compared to those in other age groups. Among … [Read more...]
How early is too early for sports specialization?
How early is too early for sports specialization? By: Michael Connally, MD, Orthopedics, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station Kids are specializing in sports at increasingly earlier ages. There are more specialty teams and it’s not unheard of for kids to play sports … [Read more...]