Let’s Grow Old Together, Furry Friend By Lisa Iannucci, CTW Features Research suggests cognitive and mood-related benefits for pet owners. Here’s a look at the benefits and challenges of caring for pets as you age Sueann McIntyre said that she is owned by three cats – Jazmine, Milo 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...]
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...]
Dear Jen – Realtor Jen Zweiacker advises families on transition to a new home
Dear Jen: My husband has been a offered a position in Dallas and our family is about to begin the process of relocating and moving to a new home. My two youngest children are really anxious about moving from the only home they have ever known. Do you have any suggestions to make the transition … [Read more...]
Family Promise BCS: Saving Lives, One Family at a Time
Family Promise BCS: Saving Lives, One Family at a Time Article by | Hannah Holbrook I love being home. There’s something about getting home from a long day of work, unlocking your door, and kicking off your shoes that just makes you feel warm inside. Home is where you go to unwind and recharge. … [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...]
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...]
Picking a parenting style to suit your family
Picking a parenting style to suit your family Article By Erica Rodefer Winters | CTW Features Many parents start imagining what life with a baby will be like the second they see that second line appear on a pregnancy test. You’ve got nine months to decide on a name, a color scheme for the nursery, … [Read more...]
A Century of Girl Power
A Century of Girl Power Article courtesy of | Girl Scouts of Central Texas During the summer of 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, the thick weight of progress hung in the air, as stifling and undeniable as the August heat. Although American women still looked forward to eight long years without the right … [Read more...]