Tips to Ensure a Safe, Seamless Shopping Experience this Holiday Season Article By | StatePoint Media (StatePoint) Despite the recent resurgence of COVID-19, many consumers are more comfortable shopping at brick-and-mortar stores compared to last year, and experts are predicting substantial … [Read more...]
5 COVID-Safe Activities to Enjoy Right Now
5 COVID-Safe Activities to Enjoy Right Now Article Courtesy of | StatePoint Media With the start of 2021 behind us, it’s time to start fresh, create new habits and take on new skills. Whether your goal is to get outdoors more to enjoy the fresh air or to learn a new instrument, develop a plan to … [Read more...]
Coordinating COVID Weddings
Coordinating COVID Weddings With expert wedding planner Erin Joyner of Wonderfully Wed COVID-19 and the subsequent federal “Shelter at Home” mandate took the world by surprise and rocked our entire US economy in an instant. One area that was greatly affected is the wedding industry. We … [Read more...]
Mental Health Check-up List
Mental Health Check-up List Article Courtesy of | Tiffany Hammond, L.P.C. Intern, Under the Supervision of P. Jeremy Dew LPC-S of Oakwoord Roots As we start trying to unpack the 2020-21 school year, understanding children's reactions to the changes, the unknown, and uncharted traumatic … [Read more...]
5 Cool and Convenient Items You Need Right Now
5 Cool and Convenient Items You Need Right Now Article by Lizzie West In this new atmosphere of life, we are experiencing things through a new lens. This new perspective may have raised different needs within us we were previously unaware of up to this point. Having said that, these are definitely … [Read more...]
Bryan ISD Return To Learn Plan
Bryan ISD Return To Learn Plan Article + Photos Courtesy of | Matthew LeBlanc, Bryan ISD Executive Director of Communications & Public Affairs The start of the 2020-2021 school year will be like no other. As every aspect of life has been impacted by COVID-19, one of the most … [Read more...]
Tempted To Raid Your 401(k)? Do This Instead.
Tempted To Raid Your 401(k)? Do This Instead. Article By Chris Hogan, Ramsey Solutions Even as the economy slowly cracks the door open and tiptoes back to pre-coronavirus activity, many of you are feeling the aftershocks of our national shutdown. And since only 40% of Americans can cover a $1,000 … [Read more...]
Free Coronavirus Testing Is Coming To The Brazos County Expo
Free Coronavirus Testing Is Coming To The Brazos County Expo The Brazos County health district announces another round of free Coronavirus testing is coming to the Brazos County Expo. Appointments for the tests, provided by the state, can be made 24 hours before the testing date by going online … [Read more...]
2020 Texas Reds Festival Cancelled In Light of Public Health Concerns
2020 Texas Reds Festival Cancelled Information provided by Katelyn Brown, Texas Reds Festival Director . The Downtown Bryan Association announces the cancellation of the annual Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival, scheduled for September 25-27, 2020. After much deliberation, this decision was … [Read more...]
Bulletproof Your Bank Account During the Pandemic
Bulletproof Your Bank Account During the Pandemic Article By Rachel Cruze, Ramsey Solution These are unprecedented times, you guys. There’s sad news everywhere you look, so I want to give you some hope today. Let’s talk about one thing that can help your specific situation right now, no matter … [Read more...]
Quarantine Dating? Is This Real Life?
Quarantine Dating? Is This Real Life? Article By | Lizzie West Though many still feel anxious about going out, they still want the opportunity to find a potential partner or relationship. Some thought it was challenging before; let's consider the deep thought that now must go into dating during a … [Read more...]
What Students Need to Know About the FAFSA During the Pandemic
What Students Need to Know About the FAFSA During the Pandemic By Anthony ONeal, Ramsey Solutions If you have a college-bound teen or current college student, you probably already know filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the best ways to apply for … [Read more...]
First Friday and the BV Farmer’s Market Return THIS Weekend!
First Friday and the BV Farmer's Market Return THIS Weekend! Courtesy of | Downtown Bryan Association With the new executive orders from Governor Abbott, retail and restaurants are allowed to reopen on Friday, May 1 with certain restrictions. Some of our Downtown Bryan businesses plan to be … [Read more...]
Helping College Grads Face Job Uncertainty
Helping College Grads Face Job Uncertainty By Anthony ONeal If your college graduation ceremony has been canceled because of the coronavirus, I’m so sorry. I know that wasn’t what you guys were expecting or hoping for, and it’s okay to be sad about it. That is real stuff! This probably also … [Read more...]
How to Handle Business Promotion During a Crisis
How to Handle Business Promotion During a Crisis Article By | Christy Wright Y’all, these are some weird times for business owners. For the past few weeks, you’ve been thrown a pretty big curveball in the form of the coronavirus. No matter what size company you have, you’re left asking yourself … [Read more...]