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...]
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...]
Let’s Take A Day Trip!
Fun Day Trips in the Brazos Valley Article By Hannah Holbrook School will be out before we know it! The kids will be at home, bored, and reminding you that there is nothing to do in Bryan/College Station. Never fear! At Brazos Family Magazine, we’ve taken the time to come up with some amazing day … [Read more...]
PUBLIC NOTICE – State Employee Charitable Campaign Applications Open
PUBLIC NOTICE - State Employee Charitable Campaign Applications Open BRYAN, TX (Mar. 6) – The Local Employee Committee of the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) is accepting applications for the local federations and local unaffiliated organizations for the Brazos Valley SECC Campaign. The … [Read more...]
BVSO PRESENTS “MOZART FOR MARCH” ON THE 24TH!
BVSO PRESENTS “MOZART FOR MARCH” ON THE 24TH! Provided by | Nika Hancock, Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra March 5, 2019 College Station, TX—The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra™ continues the 37th season reaching to “New Heights” in the 2018-2019 subscription series. On March 24th in Rudder … [Read more...]
Local Youth Give Back at the United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet’s Day of Caring
Local Youth Give Back at the United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet’s Day of Caring Provided by Kat Gammon of United Way Brazos Valley BRYAN, TX (Mar. 2) – The United Way of the Brazos Valley’s Youth Leadership Cabinet held their annual Day of Caring volunteer event on Saturday, Mar. 2. The Youth … [Read more...]
Custom Pool Designs: Creating Your Own Backyard Oasis
Custom Pool Designs: Creating Your Own Backyard Oasis Article & Photos | Dennis McMillin of Sunshine Fun Custom Built Pools You and your family have finally decided this is the year for a brand new custom swimming pool. You may have asked around and made a short list of pool professionals that … [Read more...]
Don’t Brush Off a Trip to the Dentist!
Don’t Brush Off a Trip to the Dentist! Article Courtesy of Brazos Valley Pediatric Dentistry Taking care of your teeth is a crucial, but sometimes overlooked part of keeping yourself healthy. That’s why it’s essential that parents take their children to a pediatric dentist as soon as the first … [Read more...]
U.S. News & World Report Name The George & Cavalry Court Hotels Among Best In The Country
THE GEORGE AND CAVALRY COURT HOTELS NAMED AMONG THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT Valencia Hotel Group's Luxury Properties in College Station, Texas Rank in the Top of Their Markets Photos Courtesy of Lina Lawson COLLEGE STATION, TX. – February 21, 2019 – Valencia Hotel … [Read more...]
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu Article Courtesy of the College Station Medical Center Colds and the flu often occur around the same time of year and both have similar, unpleasant symptoms. While it can be hard to differentiate between the two, it’s important to distinguish … [Read more...]
2018 Bryan/College Station Real Estate Recap
2018 Bryan/College Station Real Estate Recap Article & Photos | Jen Zweiacker + Zweiacker & Associates Real Estate It has been a very interesting year for real estate in the Brazos Valley and throughout the nation. We continue to be in a balanced market and appear to be following a … [Read more...]
BCS Chamber of Commerce: Q&A
BCS Chamber of Commerce Q&A Questions Hannah Holbrook | Answers Brian Miller | Photos BCS Chamber of Commerce Q: What is the Chamber of Commerce? A: The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce exists to enhance the economic well-being of the businesses in the communities it serves. Q: What … [Read more...]
Downtown Bryan: Where History Meets Community
Downtown Bryan: Where History Meets Community Photos & Article by Downtown Bryan Association On a recent Sunday evening in Downtown Bryan, the flickering image of silent film legend Rudolph Valentino in The Conquering Power (1921) played across the screen at the Queen Theatre. This moment in … [Read more...]
Above & Beyond: Allen Academy
Above & Beyond: Allen Academy Article & Photos Courtesy of | Allen Academy Founded in 1886 as a coeducational day school, Allen Academy continues to be the preeminent independent school in the Bryan-College Station area serving 340 students from Brazos and surrounding … [Read more...]