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Let’s Play! Navigating childhood friendships

Let’s Play! Navigating childhood friendships Article courtesy of Caroline Fossi, CTW Features Whether it’s preschoolers playing tag on the playground or teens swapping stories at a sleepover, the school years are a key time for friendships to bloom. But with today’s busy lifestyles and the … [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...]

YouTube Kids: Troubling Trends & Who to Follow

YouTube Kids: Troubling Trends & Who to Follow Article by Caitlin Curbello It’s around during every car ride. It’s around while sitting in any waiting room. It’s around while wheeling around the grocery store. It’s something that captures the attention of many adults, and serves as a temporary … [Read more...]

Beyond the Concerts: How our Symphony Orchestra Benefits the Community

Beyond the Concerts: How our Symphony Orchestra Benefits the Community Photos & Article by Bravos Valley Symphony Orchestra To instill the appreciation of fine music, the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra performs five classical subscription concerts each season. Aside from paid concerts, … [Read more...]

Shipwreck Grill, Amico Nave, & 3rd On Main

Four Companies, Three Restaurants, Two Owners, One Passion Brazos Valley, Meet the Beckman Family Article by Hannah Holbrook | Photos + Answers by Mary Beckman People in the Brazos Valley like good food, there’s no doubt about it. With so many options, customers have a wide variety of … [Read more...]

Our Multicultural Wedding

Our Multicultural Wedding Article by: Laila Melissari Photos by: Lauren Melissari + Sarah Burns Photography “The beauty of love is that, you can fall into it with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time.” -Rita Ghatourey Our love story began right here at Texas A&M … [Read more...]

Tasteful Temptations: 5 Knocks Speakeasy and Downtown Elixir & Spirits

Tasteful Temptations: 5 Knocks Speakeasy | Downtown Elixir & Spirits Article By Caitlin Curbello-Rodriguez New Orleans native Dustin Batson (formerly owned West End Elixir Co.) has brought to the community something incredibly unique – a swanky speakeasy alongside a refined, gourmet Cajun … [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...]

Understanding Reverse Mortgages

Understanding Reverse Mortgages Article by | Debbie Bloyd, NMLS# 200790 Why do people have so many misunderstandings when it comes to Reverse Mortgages?   There are a lot of rules and regulations with an FHA mortgage and since they often change – there is often misinformation passed on.  In the … [Read more...]

Lake Walk Town Center Q&A

Q&A with Lake Walk Town Center Questions by Hannah Holbrook | Answers by Natalie Rosser “Visit Lake Walk to breathe easy, touch the sky, savor the moment, catch a tune and see the stars – all in one day.” Q: The first time I went out to the Lake Walk, I couldn’t believe that I was still in … [Read more...]

10 Electrical Ideas to Bring Convenience & Innovation to Your Home

10 ELECTRICAL IDEAS TO BRING CONVENIENCE & INNOVATION TO YOUR HOME! Article by University Electrical Services, LLC Outlets with USB ports Make charging all your devices easier by installing this inexpensive and extremely useful modification to your home. Skip the USB adapter and charge your … [Read more...]

Feature: St. Jude Dream Home

St. Jude Dream Home: Building Houses to End Childhood Cancer Article by Hannah Holbrook | Photos provided by Pitman Custom Homes Pitman Custom Homes and Magruder Homes have united in a campaign to help end cancer for children. How? Through building houses.  Partnered with St. Jude’s Children’s … [Read more...]

Feature: Mariott Homes

Integrity. Family Values. Incredible Homes. Mariott Homes Article by Hannah Holbrook | Photos by David Sussman + Mariott Homes Four decades later, three kids involved & a loyal team of subcontractors…Larry Mariott, Owner of Mariott Homes, Inc. & Classic Homes by Mariott is prouder than … [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...]

Shopping: Century Square Q&A

Century Square Questions by Hannah Holbrook | Answers by Amanda Tyson Q: Why did Century Square decide to come to / develop in College Station? A: Midway is the developer of Century Square. The Midway leadership team, Chairman, CEO, all of our Executive Vice Presidents, and many team members … [Read more...]

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