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...]
Super Easy DIY Non-Toxic Playdough!
Super Easy DIY Non-Toxic Playdough! Recipe By Lizzie If you have little ones, or maybe you just need something to de-stress and work out your own frustrations, playdough can work wonders. And you don't even have to brave the stores to get it. You likely have everything you need right now to make … [Read more...]
How Do You Know You’re Shelter The “Right” Way?
How Do You Know You're Sheltering The "Right" Way? Article by: Lizzie West It's been many days (about a month for most of us) since we have been sheltering in place. Some of us are #happyathome, while others are thinking, "I'm fine, everything is fine." I think we can all agree that our minds and … [Read more...]
Brazos Feed It Forward
Brazos Feed It Forward Information provided by Brazos Feed It Forward Brazos Feed It Forward is a grassroots community fundraiser that seeks to utilize the generosity of the citizens of the Brazos Valley to support the frontline workers in the battle against Covid-19. Donations from private and … [Read more...]
Cuban Pastries with 6 Ingredients
Cuban Pastries with 6 Ingredients Article by Hannah Holbrook | Recipe by Jess Rios Last year I moved in with a Cuban-Mexican family. There are so many things I love about this family: their culture, their loudness, their affection. One of my favorite ways to partake of their culture has been … [Read more...]
Tips on Connecting During Isolation for Every Age Group
Tips on Connecting During Isolation for Every Age Group Article courtesy of Oakwood Roots Collaborative: A Center for Clinical Development & Practice Children A note from Melina Cavazos: With local schools shifting to an online format, parents may find it especially challenging to … [Read more...]
Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund Phase I Round II Award Recipients Announced
Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund Phase I Round II Award Recipients Announced Information provided by United Way of the Brazos Valley BRYAN, TX (Apr. 10) – The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund is pleased to announce the grant recipients for Phase I Round II of funding. … [Read more...]
Library Closures Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Library Closures Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information from the Bryan College Station Public Library System newsletter All Bryan+College Station Public Library System locations will remain CLOSED until further notice due to the shelter-in-place order for all residents to further reduce the … [Read more...]